Bryan, Dominic, and Edward, of them, were asked for information related to the kidnapping case that happened to Edward. And it was Bryan who reported the incident to the police earlier before Bryan finally crashed his car into the door of the old factory. He reported this incident to the authorities. And as a result, he, Dominic, and Edward must be witnesses to Katty's crime.
Bryan's car was parked in front of Edward's big and luxurious house. Not long after, Edward got out of Bryan's car, which was disorganized. "Thanks for your help," Edward said from Bryan's car door.
"It's okay, bro. We've been friends for a long time, so don't worry about it."
Edward smiled.
"Hy ... don't be happy just yet. Don't forget about my car business!" said Bryan.
"Me too, bro! My wounds need to be healed with your money!"
Edward laughed. "Aaah ... damn it, you guys. Yes, I'll pay for all the repair and treatment costs. If necessary, I'll replace your car!" said Edward.
"Yep!" said Dominic.
"Yeah, you're in there!" Bryan said.
"Okay, I'll go in first! Thanks again." Edward and Bryan said their goodbyes that night. Likewise with Dominic.
Edward started to walk into his house, Bryan started the car again and started to leave the big house.
Arriving inside, the young man was greeted by Frans. His eyes widened at the sight of his young master's battered state with dirty clothes. "Young master, what are you doing, sir?" asked Frans looking at his employer's child from top to toe.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, Uncle!" Edward shouted, pushing Frans' hand that was about to touch his bruised face.
"But sir, your safety is my responsibility. And that's my promise to your parents!"
"I'm not a child anymore, Uncle. So you don't have to worry about these little injuries. You'd better rest, I want to take a shower and then sleep!" said Edward. He walked away leaving Frans who was still curious about Edward's wounds.
But unfortunately, he couldn't ask much, could only snort, and then went back into his room.
Edward took off his clothes, then a towel covered his vitals. He went into the bathroom, the warm water in the bathtub was still steaming, light smoke drifted into the air and then disappeared. The young heir to the five companies left by his parents began to soak his body in warm water. He leaned his head against her forehead gently. Instantly, his mind flashed back to events after witnessing Katty's crimes. Remembering what Bryan and Dominic said.
Fifteen minutes ago.
He and the two friends left the police station after their statements were finished. Cigarette smoke billowed into the air.
"By the way, why are you at the nightclub? Aren't you mourning?" Bryan asked, smoking his cigarette.
"Yeah, I'm here because you didn't come to my parents' funeral!" Edward exclaimed a little annoyed. He seemed to forget the pain he received while fighting in the old warehouse.
"Hey... we've come to your parents' funeral, bro! It's just that your aunt and uncle forbade us to meet you at home. They kicked us out, even though Dominic and I insisted on going in!" said Bryan.
"What? So this is what my aunt and uncle did?"
Bryan nodded. "If you don't believe me, try asking Dom yourself!"
Edward looked at Dominic. The young man nodded enthusiastically. "They shouted and pushed us not to meet you. Even Bryan and I were told by your uncle and aunt, Edward, that you are a parasite."
"Damn them! How dare they get in the way of my two friends!" Edward grunted furiously. He threw the few remaining cigarette butts into the street. Then stepped on it very annoyed. His hands clenched into hers.
"Never mind, Edward. It's over, we both understand if your uncle and aunt don't allow us both to see you," said Bryan. He didn't want everything to be misunderstood. "I think it's time for you to change. Carry out your parents' mandate to start the company they built from scratch!" Connect Bryan.
Edward glared at Bryan. "What are you doing? You don't usually take care of me!" He looked angry and did not like Bryan's advice.
"In my opinion, Bryan is right, Bro! They worked so hard to build those companies for you to continue, but someone else took the rights!"
"They're not other people, Dom! But my Uncle and Aunt. So how could they do anything bad to their own nephew?" said Edward, he was still too innocent to understand his Uncle and Aunt's cunning. "I believe they won't betray their own nephew!" Edward continued to look increasingly cynical.
"It's... already, one day you'll understand what we're talking about, Edward. Dominic and I just hope you don't disappoint your parents who have worked so hard."
"You never understand anything, Bryan. Take me home, and I will replace all the damage to your car!" Edward added, getting in the car first.
During the trip, Bryan tried to break the tense atmosphere earlier.
Edward was now thinking about every word that came out of Bryan and Dominic's lips. His inner struggle was so obvious that it was enough to make him worry. "Is everything Bryan and Dominic said true? And uncle and aunt also forbade them to see me when I wasn't home this morning?" Edward's brain was thinking hard about it, and it made his head spin even more.
"Aah... Mom... Dad... you really are shit parents, even after death you still make me dizzy like this. It's as if you're forcing me to run these companies as you wish!" he grumbled a little. "But, I will never run those companies even if you keep haunting me!"
Knock.
Knock.
Knock.
The knocking sound was loud and disturbed Edwards' peace in the bathtub.
"Young master… Young master!" the sound of Fran's call was getting more and more disturbing to his earlobe.
"Did that old man not bother me once?" Edward grunted in annoyance. With great force, he got out of the bathtub. Then wrapping the towel around his waist, he walked towards the door still wet. And Edward didn't care about that.
"Young master, quickly open the door. This is a serious matter!" shouted Frans once more. And that made Edward cover his ears.
"Why is the old man's voice so loud?" Edward protested with an annoyed snort. "What's wrong Uncle? Why is Uncle's voice so loud?" Edward asked after opening the door.
Frans' face was very worried and frightened.
"Sorry Young Master, but this is a very urgent situation. And I think you should know all this too, Young Master!"
"Well, quickly tell me what happened. Don't beat around the bush!" cried Edward.
"There's been theft of files on investors' shares in the television company, young master."
"WHAT? How could there be theft? Aren't their security and CCTV cameras watching the situation there?" Edward asked. He was quite shocked by this news.
"I don't know either, Young Master. I got this information from the security that works there," said Frans. "They said, all the CCTV systems there were damaged and the robbers beat them until they fainted," said Frans.
"Damn it! Why did this happen when my parents died?" moaned Edward very annoyed. "Approximately, how much loss will the company bear, Uncle?"
"Approximately 50 billion dollars, Young Master!"
"What?" Suddenly, Edward's lips went numb when he heard the number that Frans said. He couldn't say anything else and was silent.
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To Be Continued.