CHAPTER 474: NOT BALANCED

"Tell me about it and let's start with the process.We can't afford to tarry.The more we wait, the more dangerous this can get."

Grey nodded several times.

"I know.Did you bring the boss’ phone?"

Charles nodded once and delved into his pocket for the phone.He withdrew it and stretched it out to Grey.

"Here it is."

Grey took it and went through it.It took a few minutes before he dropped the phone.

"Let's wait for feedback from Alex." Charles nodded again.

"What else are we supposed to do?"

"I need to speak with Maximo.We need to lure Alex back to Jacksonville and he has a part to take in it.Even if Alex had told his father, it wouldn't matter.We just need to confuse him and make him return to Jacksonville.Well, I will be doing just that," he assured.

Charles nodded at this.

"Alright.Do that and get back to me on the outcome.While you do that, I will take a bath.I’m so irritated.I need to get this blood off me, he complained as he walked away. Grey nodded once and dialled Maximo’s number.

It rang twice before he was able to pick it up.

"Hello Grey, I've been waiting for your call.I thought you wouldn't be calling back this evening.What have you decided on so far?"

"Well, I have a plan already and I need you to act your part.We wouldn't have to worry about anything if you can do your part well."

"Now, I like the sound of it.Tell me what I need to do and I shall do it immediately," he assured.

Grey nodded once and settled down.

"You need to meet up with Alex very early tomorrow morning. Request to see him. Let him know that you have to speak with him about me."

"About you?"

Maximo was confused.

"I don’t understand that.Why should I tell him about you? Wouldn't that make it look like I was in this together with you from the start?"

"Trust me, Maximo.Just trust me.I believe this plan will work out.I’m sure of it but listen and let me explain.You will understand this plan when I’m done explaining," he assured.

Maximo released a sigh.

"Alright, you can proceed."

"Just let Alex be convinced that you are telling him the truth because it’s the key fact in this plan.We will not be able to move forward without it."

"Alright, I understand.I will try my best."

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Grey cleared his throat meaningfully.

"Tell him that after he spoke to you on the phone concerning me, you got your men to watch out for me.For that reason, send out most of your men today.Tell me to linger around Alex’s place and make sure they are seen.That would serve as one of the pieces of evidence you can use for Alex."

"I think I like this plane already.Tell me more," Maximo probed in.

"Tell him you were able to find out where I was but I escaped.Convince him that I was on my way to the airport and I would want to leave Italy as fast as possible.So, he should also watch out for me.Tell him you would inform him as soon as you find out where I am staying.In fact, tell him that you are not sure that I’m Grey as I have never shown up in front of you.Alex wouldn't want to inform Giovanni anything if he’s not sure of who I really am or where I am exactly," he explained "This is a cool plan. So, how do we lure him back to Jacksonville ?"

"Well, I wasn’t done explaining.I need you to find me a club that Alex frequents here.We will plant some of our people in it.They will help us to spread the news to Alex's hearing.And then when it's time, you just have to inform Alex that I was going to Jacksonville.He would try to stop me at all costs.That should be enough to lure him to Jacksonville," he finished.

"Nice plan, Grey.I will start with everything tonight.You don't have to be bothered about anything, I will make sure I convince Alex," he promised.

"Good, I will be expecting feedback from you.But before you hang up, tell one of the members to travel out of Italy for a few days.When are we submitting the criteria?"

"Next week Wednesday.The representatives would come to Italy and we are supposed to hand it to them when they do.But I think they would be in tight security.Giovanni and Alex would definitely be

watching us," he reminded.

"We will think of something when it’s the right time.I will give you feedback when I get something."

"Alright, Grey.Let's talk later," he finished and the line went off.

Grey released an exasperated sigh.He felt tired actually but he was glad that everything was still within plan.

They just had to hold on.

There was just a week left.

The next thing Grey wanted to do was speak with Charles about his role in the plan.

And then, he could sit and watch it go smoothly.

Alex stared at the wine in front of him, lost in thought.He had been contemplating telling his father the truth, especially after his chat with Maximo.

To him, Maximo was hiding something but he couldn't figure it out.

Maybe that was why he was hesitating.

Actually, he called his father an hour ago but he was so busy.

He would have told him then but it wasn’t late.

All he wanted was to be sure.

How could Grey be alive? It doesn’t make any sense on one hand but whenever he thought about it deeper, he found himself believing it.

Grey was skilled intellectually.

It was something he could do.

Though, he wondered how that could have happened.

Well, Grey had tricked him several times.

It was enough to be convinced.

The thought of it alone scares him.

If Grey was really alive, then the war wasn't over.

In fact, it was just about to start.

The only thing that would give him and his father an upper hand was if his father won the KING OF THE WORLD award.

His phone beeped suddenly and a message appeared on the screen.

It was from one of his father’s men.

Just as he read through the content, his eyes went wide with shock.

"What the fuck!"

The door opened suddenly and a man rushed inside.

"Boss, some suspicious men are lurking behind the house," he announced.