Chapter 247
Chapter 247:
Zeke’s heart raced with terror; in his line of work, making enemies was a constant risk.
That was precisely why he had chosen this run-down rental apartment, hoping to remain unnoticed and avoid confrontation.
Seeing someone burst into his apartment like this, Zeke’s panic escalated, and he stuttered, “Who are you? What are you doing here?”
The intruder moved deliberately toward Zeke, scrutinizing him intently, and asked, “Are you truly unaware of who I am? You’ve spent the entire day looking into me.”
It was then that Zeke’s eyes widened in recognition. The person standing before him was none other than Ashton, the very target of Jacoby’s scheme.
Realizing that the intruder was not a hostile threat, Zeke exhaled a breath of relief and then assumed a confident stance as he issued a warning.
“So, it’s you after all! Let me make one thing clear: don’t think you can intimidate me. The freedom of speech is my right, and nothing can prevent me from speaking out!” He continued with a defiant edge, “If you were truly honorable, you wouldn’t be afraid of my investigation!”
Ashton, unperturbed by Zeke’s bravado, responded with a calm and measured smile, “Is that really your justification for spreading false rumors and distorting the truth?”
Zeke, adopting a posture of self-assuredness, shot back, “Who is in a position to prove that my reports are inaccurate? I am simply indulging in speculation and conspiracy theories. The opinions of the public are their own; they are not my concern.”
He added with a stern warning, “But you should be aware that invading my private space is illegal. Leave now, or you might find yourself facing legal consequences!”
Ashton maintained his composed demeanor and said, “If you wish to debate legal matters, I have an acquaintance named Aaron Gray who would be quite eager to have a conversation with you.”
𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 ⲅⲁ𝓁𝗇𝓸ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸰ⅽ𝗈𝗺
The mention of Aaron Gray caused Zeke’s composure to waver. Aaron was a renowned lawyer in the city, someone whose expertise Zeke could not hope to surpass.
Ashton, with a knowing smirk, continued, “After all your investigation, haven’t you noticed something unusual? Certain identities are beyond your reach, such as the Baldwin family from Tacland. Are you familiar with them?”
As a seasoned media professional, Zeke was well-versed in prominent names. The mention of the Baldwin family struck him with a jolt of fear.
Zeke felt his legs grow weak, nearly collapsing under the weight of the revelation.
While ordinary people might not grasp the significance, Zeke was well aware of who they were. This prominent family from Tacland was far from ordinary.
It was widely known that they maintained a longstanding and close relationship with both government and military sectors.
Their power could easily overshadow all other significant families in Staville!
The realization that Ashton might be connected to the Baldwin family filled Zeke with dread. If this were true, he could be at imminent risk of facing serious legal trouble for espionage.
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