Alex didn't bother with small talk. His sharp gaze locked onto Liam's. "I'll make this simple." His tone was calm, precise—cutting straight to the heart of the matter. "I'm here to give you two choices."
Liam remained silent, but his body tensed. The weight of the moment pressed down on him, thick and suffocating like those in suspense drama.
Alex glanced at the cheap food container in Liam's hands.
"Option one," he said smoothly. "Throw that away and come with me."
Liam's breath hitched.
"From this moment on, you will work for me." Alex's voice carried no hesitation, no room for argument. "I won't waste your time with empty promises—I'll give you results."
His next words sent a chill down Liam's spine.
"I'll make sure your mother is admitted to the best hospital in the city. She'll receive top-tier medical treatment." He paused deliberately, letting the weight of his words sink in.
