CHAPTER 29

As the days passed, Mr. Brian worked tirelessly to comply with the caller's demands. He transferred funds, made phone calls, and attended secret meetings.

But with each passing day, Mr. Brian's sense of unease grew. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was being pulled deeper into a web of deceit and corruption.

One night, as he lay awake in bed, Mr. Brian's thoughts turned to his son. He had promised to protect him, but was he really doing enough?

Just as he was starting to drift off to sleep, Mr. Brian's phone rang. He hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Yes?" he said, trying to keep his voice steady.

"It's me," the caller said. "I just wanted to check in and see how things are going."

Mr. Brian felt a surge of anger. "Things are going exactly as you planned," he spat.

The caller chuckled. "Ah, I see you're still a bit... resistant. But don't worry, you'll come around."

Mr. Brian's grip on the phone tightened. "What do you want?" he growled.