Austyn crossed his legs and tapped a finger on his knee. I think you know what I want."
Richard swallowed 'I don't. This is...this is kidnapping. You are breaking the law."
Austyn nodded. "You are right."
A glimmer of hope came into Richard's eyes. If you let me go now, I'll...I'll drop the charges."
"I don't think I want to do that.' Austyn shook his head. "There's another way to make sure you won't press charges.'
"I can kill you and dump your body in the river. No body, no crime."
Richard stared at him in shock
He thought the man was kidding, but Austyn's face was dead serious.
His body started shaking. 'L..L..'
'Tell me who's behind this."
Richard's pulse picked up. 'I don't know what you are talking about. You better let me go. My wife must know I'm missing by now. If she calls the cops, you'll go to jall You-what are you doing?" Austyn had stood up
He pushed the chair aside and took off his jacket.
'Leave us,' he said to the man who came in with him.
Denton nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him.
Richard shrank back in his chair. "What are you doing?!
Austyn rolled up his sleeves.
Denton leaned against the wall in the hallway and listened to the muffled groans coming from inside the room.
He had no sympathies for Richard
If the man had answered his questions truthfully, he wouldn't have to face Austyn now.
Denton went easy on him, but Austyn wouldn't.
Denton finished smoking one cigarette and figured that Austyn must be done by now,
He entered the room.
Richard's entire face was on
face was swollen
His lips were cut and bleeding. exclusive content.
His cheeks were bloody
So was his forehead.
He was slumped in the chair, moaning weakly.
Denton took in the slightly rumpled shine of his employer.
Jason-no, his name was Austyn now-was standing, his face impassive
Denton teased, "Trouble on the domestic front?"
Otherwise, why would d Austyn be so mad?
Mustyn didn't answer.
Denton's question reminded him of Kira.
She almost lost her life because of Richard.
Austyn's eyes turned cold.
Richard was gasping for breath.
He was used as a punching bag for almost ten full minutes.
The man just rained blow after blow on his head, shoulders and arms without asking a single question.
Austyn gestured at Denton, who handed over his phone.
The video was cued up onscreen.
Austyn hit 'play' and showed the screen to Richard.
'Daddy!" A terrified child's voice called out.
Richard thrashed against the rope.
His eyes were bloodshot
He glared up at Austyn. What did you do to my daughter?"