Nathan shifted his gaze to the wall on his right, gesturing toward the array of torture devices hanging there.
“This is the secret interrogation room of the National Security Bureau for hardened criminals. Even well-trained spies can’t endure the torture these devices can inflict. Considering your luxurious lifestyle, do you think you’d be able to withstand it?”
Fear washed over Lionel. His face turned pale and his body trembled even more violently.
Through clenched teeth, Dwayne exclaimed, “Make him suffer with all those tools! An ungrateful bastard like him deserves punishment! He’s just a waste of space, useless whether he’s alive or dead!”
After Nathan and Dwayne finished their menacing threats, Lucinda decided to take a gentler approach.
With a soft expression on her beautiful face, she said in a soothing tone, “Lionel, these photos have caused Dwayne immense trouble. If we don’t handle this properly, he’s done for. His reputation will be ruined along with his career, and no one will offer him any job opportunities. You should know the kind of person he is. He always goes above and beyond to help his friends and family. He’s helped you countless times in the past. Your betrayal has hit him hard.”
Lionel kept his gaze lowered, unable to meet Dwayne’s eyes.
Ever since he committed those wicked acts, he had been consumed by guilt, especially after reading the news online.
“I’m sorry. I never expected things to turn out like this,”
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Lionel sobbed, his sadness intensifying with each passing thought.
“A few days ago, I went to a party and ended up spending way too much money. I didn’t dare ask my family to bail me out. That’s when someone approached me.”
Lucinda frowned.
“Who was it?”
Shaking his head, Lionel replied, “We only communicated through email, and we never met face-to-face. She claimed to be a fan of Dwayne, and she came to me with an unusual request. She wanted a few photos of Dwayne in bed with other women, but she assured me they were for her private use only and would never be shared.
Then she offered me eighty million dollars as payment, and I couldn’t resist the temptation. I even deliberately take away Carsten’s golden watch, encouraging him to go back to the bar to check and delete the surveillance footage for me as well, so no one would find out or see those scene.
When the photos surfaced online today, I was just as shocked as anyone else. I tried reaching out to that woman again, but she had vanished. She never transferred the money directly to me either. She instructed me to find the check in a designated location. I put the money in the bank myself.
I was in so much panic that I bought a plane ticket this afternoon, planning to escape. I never expected to be apprehended by you.”
Dwayne stood there speechless, absorbing Lionel’s confession.
“She’s not my fan. She’s a devil set on tearing me apart!”
Lucinda and Nathan exchanged knowing looks, realizing that the situation had more layers than they had initially assumed.
Curiosity sparked in Nathan as he asked, “Was her name printed on the check?”
Lionel pondered for a moment and replied, “I didn’t pay much attention to it. But I vaguely remember… The name… Simmons?
Although I might be mistaken.”
At those words, Lucinda’s expression turned frosty, but she remained silent.