8mi Chapter 14: The Punishment He Chose
Chapter 14: The Punishment He Chose
Chapter 14 - The Punishment He ChoseNoah would ensure Ryan White would not live happily for the rest of his life.
So many plans now filled his mind, but he set them aside. He turned to see the gangster leader once more.
"Do you have proof?"
"Yes, I have."
The gangster leader retrieved his cell phone from his bomber jacket pocket and politely handed it to Noah.
After reading the text exchange between the gangster leader and Ryan for a few more moments, Noah's lips curled into a satisfied smile.
Yet, moments later, his smile disappeared as he recalled Ryan's family's strong connections with the police. A simple text message might not be sufficient to get Ryan arrested.
"Sir, I also have evidence of voice recordings and transfers from Ryan White."
The gangster leader's voice abruptly echoed, breaking the silence as if he sensed Noah's confusion.
Noah glanced at the gangster leader.
"Do you really have it?" he asks, concerned that this man might seek an easy way out.
"Yes, Sir. I keep everything for situations like this, or in case Ryan White betrays us. I have all the evidence on my phone; you can check it!"
"Good! It looks like you still have a brain cell to spare." Noah complimented him with a faint smile.
He quickly dialed Ryan's contact using the gangster leader's cell phone to confirm the number, which differed from the one saved in his phone book.
Noah held back and let Ryan express his frustrations from the other end; he made sure to record every word.
"What the hell! Why did you only call me now? Did you capture that bastard Noah!?"
Ryan's annoyed voice came through from the other end, prompting Noah to smile wryly. Still, he held himself not to speak.
He really knew Ryan's voice all too well. And in just a moment, he already recognized him.
"Yes..." the gangster leader replied after Noah brought the phone closer to his mouth and asked him to act accordingly.
"Perfect! Where are you? Hurry, bring him to the location I told you about!!" Ryan's voice sounded less annoyed than before but more excited.
"I'm on my way and will be there shortly."
Noah smiled while giving the gangster leader a thumbs-up to convey precisely what he wanted him to say.
"I will wait for you. Ah, please don't harm him too much, but if he didn't follow you, maybe you could just break his leg? I need his face to look normal!"
"Sure, sir!"
...
After ending the call, Noah looked at Jason and the room. He was surprised to see Alan Caldwell and several staff members scattered around the room. He also saw Emma standing behind him.
"Noah, what's happening?" Alan Caldwell approached Noah and the group. "What made these people come here and damage our office?"
Alan stood beside Emma. How shocked Alan was when he saw his daughter's injury.
"Oh my lord, Emma, they also harmed you..." His voice trembled as he checked his daughter from head to toe.
"Dad, I'm okay!" Emma reassured her father with a warm smile. Yet, Alan Caldwell remained unconvinced.
"Are you sure? Your cheeks look slightly swollen, Emma." Alan pulled out his cell phone to call medical aid, but Noah stopped him just before he could make the call.
"Uncle Alan, if you want to call an ambulance, I have already asked Lina. And about what had happened here, I will explain later," Noah said before
Now that he had time, Noah summoned his system again.
[Send him to jail and bankrupt his family company.]
A smile graced his lips at the punishment he chose.
"I've already decided his fate!" Noah said with a smile.
"You did an incredible job, Sir! I'll arrange for a bodyguard; you can't go alone. Your safety is my top priority, and someone likely already knows you!"
Edgar's voice conveyed a tension that left Noah stunned.
"Who knows about me? Is it my father's enemy?" Noah asked. He hadn't expected his father's enemy to have already found out about him.
"Yes! Your father has many enemies. They are dangerous!"
Noah tried to mask his anxiety with a smile.
"No need to send me a bodyguard! I already have a perfect candidate. All I have to do now is recruit him!" Noah's gaze was fixed on Jason's direction.