Chapter 52
Chapter 52
RAVEL
(FIVE YEARS AGO)
I assured Hazel that I wouldn’t personally involve myself in Harrison’s case, yet I never explicitly
prohibited my associates from doing so. When Hazel disclosed the despicable actions of that man, my
initial inclination was to confront him at the rather absurd restaurant, give him a thorough thrashing, and
then ensure he faces legal consequences. However, due to mymitment to Hazel, I will merely
oversee my associates as they administer a thorough beating before arranging for his legal
proceedings.
Gently nting a soft kiss on Hazel’s forehead as she slept, I rose from the bed and changed into
warmer attire to ward off the chill. Hazel retired early, likely due to the wine she had imbibed. While I
hadn’t anticipated her indulging to such an extent, considering the unfortunate nature of her day, her
actions were quite understandable.
Exiting my room, I encountered Raymond, who raised his gaze from his phone as I approached. He
leisurely observed my attire before inquiring, “Are you headed out?”
“We are headed out,” I corrected him.
Raymond responded with an eye roll. “As your security, Ravel, I wouldn’t expect you to venture
anywhere without my presence.” He stashed his phone away and rose from his seat. “So, where are
we off to?”
“Harrison attempted to make advances towards my woman, I conveyed, causing his jaw to tense. The
mere idea of that individual daring to kiss Hazel ignited a surge of anger within me.
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Raymond pressed his tongue against the inside of his cheek, his eyes reflecting my fury. “Wait, did you
just say that human hippo tried toy a hand on Hazel?”
“I didn’t stumble over my words,” I spat out, frustrated by his attempt to force me to repeat myself. “That
wretch believes he cany hands on Hazel and go on freely wandering the streets of New York.”
He swiftly retrieved his jacket. “Let’s go pay him a little visit.” Whistling nonchntly, he sauntered out
of the living room. “I’ve been honing my skills at the gym for a while now. It’s quite satisfying to apply
them on a living target after such a long time.”
And that’s precisely why I’m bringing him along. I settled into the passenger seat while allowing him to
take the wheel. I was confident the scoundrel would still be at the restaurant since the evening was far
from over for him to close up shop for the day.
Raymond expertly maneuvered through the bustling streets of New York, taking his time to reach our
destination. Eventually, we arrived at the restaurant, but the sight that greeted me was far from what I
had anticipated. The establishment appeared as though a crime had taken ce right within its walls.
Raymond lowered the window, extending his head to assess the situation. “What in the world is
happening here?” He retracted his head back into the car. “I can spot the cops. It seems something
significant has urred.”
Gathering my sunsses, I opened the car door, preparing to step out. “Ill go inquire about the
situation. A few well-ced questions should unveil the answers I seek.
“Please stay put, Raymond insisted firmly. “It wouldn’t be wise for you to be seen in such an
environment. I’ll approach someone and gather the information we need.”
I closed the car door and peered through the window, spotting Hazel’s coworker in the distance. “The
individual in the blue shirt over there, bring him here. He’s an employee here and likely knows what’s
happening”
“Understood, boss. Raymond exited the vehicle and engaged in conversation with the man. They both
returned to the car, with Raymond instructing him to sit in the back seat.
Curiosity getting the better of me, I inquired without looking directly at him, “What’s the situation over
there? Why are
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there police everywhere?”
The man leaned forward, his voice carrying a somber tone. “Something really terrible urred. Mary
entered Harrison’s office to inform him that she was finishing her shift, only to discover him in a
gruesome and horrifying state.”
Raymond turned to face the young man squarely. “Could you borate on what you mean by
‘gruesome state’?”
“He was murdered,” the young man disclosed, causing my eyebrows to knit into a deep frown. “His
head was brutally smashed with an artifact from his office. It seems the killer also used the same
artifact to inflict harm to his balls, and his throat was shed open. The knife used for the throat wound
hasn’t been located.”
A surge of shock and anger swept over me. Swiveling to address the young man, I locked my gaze
onto his. “And what is your name?”
“Oscar,” he promptly replied.
“Any leads on a potential suspect?” I inquired. I would have liked to make him pay for touching my
woman before the killer killed him..
“Currently, no one seems to have any information,” Oscarmented, shaking his head while crossing
his arms. “It appears the killer might have entered and exited through a window in his office.”
I suppose the scoundrel got what wasing to him. He’s fortunate to be deceased, considering I had
devised a fate even worse than death for him. “You’re free to go.”
Oscar nodded, ready to exit the car. Raymond tossed him some money. “Let’s keep our presence
quiet.”
“Absolutely, sir,” Oscar affirmed, epting the cash before departing. We observed him walking away.
Raymond started the car and began to drive. “Why did you give him money?” I questioned.
He nced at me. “You have no business being here, Ravel,” he pointed out. “Your girlfriend isn’t even
present; she left work hours ago. Youck a valid reason to be here. No one knows the details of the
encounter between her and Harrison earlier, and it’s best if it stays that way, particrly since there’s
no suspect. She might be a subject of suspicion, or worse, you might attract unwanted attention
from the police.”
He had a point. For Hazel’s sake, I would act as if none of this transpired. There’s no need to burden
her with concerns about this situation.