Xander's lawyer arrived two hours ago and told him about new developments he hadn't expected. His lawyer said that Octavio was to meet with other CEOs who are partnered with his companies to join him. According to his lawyer, Octavio had higher prospects and promised them more profit than what Xander was offering. This angered him, and he thought about what chances Octavio had that he was giving his business partners. Yet, he wasn't too surprised since his business partners feared and hated him that they would do anything to go against him if someone took the lead.
However, there was something else.
Octavio also informed them that the investigation of Madelyn's disappearance was accepted and was open. Also, Xander was considered the main suspect, and his lawyer said that the investigators would get a warrant to search his home. His lawyer feared it would soon reach the news with all the developments unfolding, and his reputation would slowly go down in the mud. Xander told his lawyer not to worry. He was willing to pay if he had to to keep the peace.
However, he had to make Madelyn sign the papers so that he could clear his name. The marriage papers would make everyone go silent. He knew that Madelyn was all talk; she was too sensitive. Xander felt she wouldn't risk their unborn child's or Octavio's. Xander promised himself he would destroy Octavio, Madelyn's last hope. That was when he decided to force Madelyn to keep Octavio alive or kill him. The businessman knew it would break Madelyn if someone died because of her. His thoughts were interrupted when his phone vibrated once again. He looked at the caller ID; it was unknown, but he knew who it was deep down.
He answered.
It was silent on the other end. "I know it's you, Octavio." There was no response, and it began to annoy Xander. "If you don't answer, I will hang up, and this will be our last conversation."
"Sorry, but I was silent with disgust just by hearing you, especially knowing what you did."
Xander rolled his eyes in annoyance. "If that's the only reason why you are calling, then I-"
"Going to hang up, like always? So pitiful. Always trying to run away from the truth. I am sure your lawyer told you about the situation."
"You are nothing more than a speck in my path. What you are doing won't work? You aren't as powerful as I am."
Octavio chuckled. "I know, but even the most powerful can have a weakness. A weakness that can be used to take you down. I know Madelyn is your weakness, but you also have plenty."
Xander held onto his phone tightly but refused to show any weakness. "Do what you want, but I will admit that you have the balls even to fight me."
"If one plays fair, there will be no way to win against you. In business, one must get their hands dirty to be victorious. If I am going to get Madelyn back, I might as well play your game. I don't think your lawyer has heard what is happening."
This caught Xander's attention. "What are you talking about?"
"Turn on the television and go to any news channel."
The CEO stilled; he turned on the television in his study. He went to a random news channel, and that was when he saw it.
"Breaking news! A doctor has been detained for questioning of the disappearance of Madelyn. It was found that the possible suspect had paid the doctor to keep silent. The doctor is still being questioned, hoping to discover what happened to the disappeared young woman."
Xander's eyes widened when he saw the news. "How..?"
"Simple, I have eyes of my own, Xander. You thought that I wasn't smart? Well, one of my people informed me about the doctor, and after a little pressure, she told us everything." Octavio was silent on the other end. Deep down, he was angry from what he learned about Madelyn's situation. His fears became a reality as Xander forced himself on her. The young man knew that Madelyn wouldn't give herself to any man, so there was another possibility. "Your time is ending, Xander. I swore that I would free Madelyn and destroy you. I look forward to the day when that happens."
Xander hung up from the other end, and Octavio did the same. He was in the living room of his home with Detective Sanders. "I think we got him sweating for now."
Sanders nodded. "A man in his position will do everything possible to maintain his reputation, but we must move quickly. Xander will try to cover his tracks."
"I agree. Now, we must go to the next stage."
The Detective smirked. "The second phase, you will leave to me while you will work on phase 3."
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