It had been a month since Madelyn's kidnapping, and Xander felt he was living the dream. Madelyn had been silent and did what she was told. She stayed in the house without question or resistance. Ever since that night, Madelyn was quiet and didn't put up much of a fight. He snickered to himself as everything was going the way he wanted.
Xander knew that he had destroyed her spirit and body, and that was what he wanted. Usually, women still have pride over their bodies; it destroys their entire being if one destroys it. Madelyn was innocent, and he knew that breaking her would be easy since he used her body for his satisfaction. On the other hand, he felt he made love to her, even though he thought she didn't see his view. Yet, in the end, it didn't matter to him. Madelyn was now his, and nothing else mattered to him.
In one of his secret emails, he emailed his lawyer to prepare specific papers. His lawyer knew that he had Madelyn. His lawyer couldn't say anything against him since Xander paid him well. Both have done many corrupt things in the business world. If Xander went down, he could take his lawyer with him since he was an accomplice. Xander knew many of the man's secrets that could destroy his career and family. Either way, Xander knew that his lawyer wouldn't dare say anything. Even if the people knew he had Madelyn, he could say that Madelyn went to him out of her free will.
Xander had everything and had much power to get what he wanted. If he wanted the media to lie, he would make it happen. People would do anything and everything for money and power. It was effortless.
At the moment, he was in his office. He dropped off Madelyn's lunch in her room, and like always, she was silent and didn't look at him. It didn't matter to him. Eventually, he felt that Madelyn would come to her senses; if she didn't, he would use other means to make her. He knew that she would not let him touch her again. Xander was a patient man. He had to make Madelyn lose all hope that she could be free from him.
His lawyer said he would have the paperwork ready for him tomorrow morning. He smirked. Xander felt victorious that Madelyn would soon be his, for good. He decided to look into the news to see any updates on Google. Usually, many people don't care about missing people, especially adults. The media would put children more into consideration. As he looked on, he stopped midway when he saw Madelyn's name.
Not only that, he saw Octavio in the news link. He clicked on in and clicked play on the video. In the video, he saw Octavio interviewed by the news about Madelyn's case. He informed the news reporter that he knew she was in danger and that a madman had kidnapped her. Octavio also stated that she feared for her safety, and no one believed her. When asked why he didn't help, he said he was about to, but Madelyn disappeared. When asked who he suspects, Octavio looked dead at the camera and said Xander's name.
This made Xander sit still. He couldn't believe what he was watching and hearing. He didn't think Octavio would have the galls to accuse him, especially without evidence publicly. When the businessman looked at the image, he also saw the Detective standing within the group of investigators. Xander wondered if the Detective and Octavio were working together in secret; he got out of the site and shook his head. "Octavio thinks he can put pressure on me. Well, he is dead wrong. Two can play this game, and I will come out victorious."
Xander then called his lawyer about the paperwork and how to respond to the media. He wanted his lawyer to get the paperwork done faster so he could end the so-called pressure. The CEO refused to have his plans ruined by someone he considered a nobody; he would end victorious.
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