Victor Langston: slams his fist on the table Hand 'em over, now. No bullshit. Got it?
leans in closer, towering over William You think you can play me for a fool? Hand them over, or I'll make you regret ever crossing me.
Let go of me if you want them
tightens his grip on William's collar Don't you dare try to negotiate with me, you piece of shit. You've already made your choice. Now, hand over the baby or face the consequences.
grits his teeth, struggling to breathe Fuck you, Langston... Fine, take them! Just let me go!
snarls, releasing his grip Good. Now listen carefully, because I won't repeat myself. You will disappear from this city and never show your face again. Understood?
reaches into his pocket, pulling out a stack of cash Here, take this. Consider it hush money. But remember, if you ever resurface, there will be hell to pay.
takes the cash, smirking Always knew you had a soft spot, Langston. Don't worry, I'll be gone soon enough.
narrows his eyes, leaning in close Don't mistake this for mercy, William. Consider this a warning.
stands up tall, exuding authority Good. Now leave, and don't make me regret this.
grabs his phone and dials a number Bob, it's Victor. Make sure William gets off the grid. No more credit cards, no more loans, nothing. Is that clear? Bob? Good. Get it done.
Chuckles You're really determined to make sure I disappear, huh? So what's next, Langston? You gonna hire a hitman to keep me away from your precious little girl?
narrows his eyes, voice low and dangerous Watch yourself, William. I'm not playing games here. If you think I wouldn't do whatever it takes to protect my daughter, you're sorely mistaken.
smirks Sure, sure, whatever you say. Just remember, Langston, you might have won this battle, but the war isn't over yet.
leans back in his chair, voice dripping with cold determination William, let me be very clear with you. This isn't a battle, it's a war. And in wars, there are no second chances. If you ever come near my daughter again, I won't hesitate to do whatever it takes to ensure you never see the light of day. Do you understand?
Yeah, I got it. Loud and clear, Langston. You're a real piece of work, you know that?
picks up a chess piece, studying it intently In this game, William, there are only two types of people: players and pawns. And you, my friend, are neither. You're simply a problem to be eliminated.
Eliminated, huh? Well, we'll see about that.
smirks, quickly analyzing his next move Oh, William. You have no idea what kind of game you're playing. But let me give you a hint: in this game, I am the master strategist. I control the board, I know all the moves, and I will not hesitate to use every piece at my disposal to ensure victory. You should fear this, William. Fear it deeply.
laughs mockingly Fear you? Oh, William, I've dealt with far more dangerous men than you. You think you scare me?
leans forward, voice filled with suppressed rage Scary? You think you're scary? You have no idea, William.
slams his hand on the table, voice booming You want to know what scares me, William? What makes my blood run cold? It's the thought of losing everything I've built.
pauses, taking a deep breath to regain composure No, William. It's not just my company. It's my daughter. She's my everything. And I will not let anyone, especially you, ruin her future.
You're right, Langston. Your daughter... she's innocent in all this. But how far are you willing to go to protect her? Are you ready to become the very monster you despise in order to keep her safe? Because if you're not, then you better start making peace with your choices now. Because if you cross that line, there's no turning back. You'll be forever changed. And there's no going back from that.
pauses, gaze distant as he contemplates William's words Are you threatening me, William? Are you warning me that if I go down this path, I'll lose myself in the process?
no i'm not threatening you i'm warning you
takes a moment to gather his thoughts, then leans forward, eyes burning with determination William, I appreciate your concern. But make no mistake, I am fully aware of the consequences of my actions.
well i know something you don't
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh? Enlighten me, William. What do you know that I don't?
i know that you care more about your daughter then anything else
nods slowly, a flicker of empathy crossing his face You're right, William. My daughter means everything to me.
so if i told you that we could make a deal that would benefit both of us and keep your daughter safe would you do it
pauses, considering the offer A deal? What kind of deal are you proposing, William?
i have evidence that would ruin you and i promise to keep my mouth shut if you make a deal with me
leans back in his chair, eyes narrowing in suspicion Evidence, you say? What exactly do you have, William? Don't think for a second that I'll make any deal without knowing the stakes.