Chapter Two: "I’m not satisfied with your answer."

The three vehicles stopped in front of a massive forty-story building. The Montgomery Corporation is the largest building in the entire Philippines. The company is constantly in the news because of its reputation and the various businesses under its umbrella. Zeus stepped out along with the butler, while their men spread out around the perimeter. Security inside and outside the company was strict, so they didn't need bodyguards within the building.

"Good morning, Master Zeus and Butler Hanz," the guard greeted as the two entered.

Zeus continued walking with the butler, passing by every employee who greeted them as if they didn't exist. He didn't even spare them a glance, his focus strictly on the path toward the elevator.

"Master Zeus is here! Get out of the elevator!" a woman announced in a panic.

All the employees already inside the elevator immediately stepped out, knowing that no one was allowed to ride with Zeus except for his butler. If they didn't comply, there was only one thing could happen, immediate termination, even if they were performing well. The employees had simply grown accustomed to this setup because their jobs were too important to lose—not to mention that the salary in the company was significantly higher than others.

"Are they ready for the meeting?" Zeus asked coldly, his eyes fixed on the elevator door as they ascended to the top floor of the building.

"Everything is ready, Master Zeus, just as you requested."

"Good. I will head home after the meeting and signing some documents.," he said full of command.

It didn't take long for them to reach the top floor. It wasn't very bright, even with all the lights on, and there was only one room in the vast space of the floor. There were no ordinary employees wandering around, only armed men standing at every corner. The two walked toward the door, and as they opened it, the first things they saw were three men tied to chairs. Based on their clothes, they looked like businessmen. They were unable to scream or call for help because of the gags in their mouths.

Zeus handed his coat and tablet to the butler. He grabbed a chair and sat on it backward in front of them. "Shall we start the meeting, gentlemen?"

"Hmmm..." That was the only sound the three could make, so he signaled his men to remove their gags.

"Mr. Montgomery, you are mistaken—"

"What did you just call me? Mister?" Zeus interrupted in disbelief. "I'm more than that and you know it. We are not on the same level, Mr. Aquino," he continued in a cold tone.

"S-Sorry, Master Zeus."

"Master Zeus, whatever you found out, we have nothing to do with it. You are falsely accusing us," another man, sitting to the right of Mr. Aquino, stated with all his might.

"Are you telling me that you are not the spies?" He had been hearing their repetitive denials since yesterday. His ears were tired of it. "What about you, Mr. Baylor? Do you agree with Mr. Collin?" he asked, turning to the man to the left of Mr. Aquino.

The man couldn't answer immediately, he slowly nodded his head, consumed by fear and pressure. "H-He’s right, Master Zeus," he agreed.

"Hmm. There's only one way to find out if you are telling the truth." He signaled for his men to bring him what he needed, though he hadn't specified what.

A moment later, one of his men he ordered approached the three and fitted the thick chokers around their necks. Then, he handed the remote control to Zeus.

"I will ask you again. If you tell a lie, that choker will trigger because you’re lying." He explained, causing the three to panic. "Let's say you're wearing a lie detector, but I'm the one in control." A devilish smile crept onto his face—a smile showing he was ready to kill the three of them just to hear the answer he wanted.

"Master Zeus, please, maybe there’s other—"

"Let's begin," he interrupted Mr. Aquino. "There’s only one question I have in mind. Who sent you here?" he asked, resting his chin on his hands in front of the three. "Anyone can answer my question. I don’t mind."

"We don't know who—"

"Shut up! We aren't saying anything," Mr. Collin hissed, fighting against the cold gaze of the man in front of them.

"Go on, Mr. Aquino, I'm listening," Zeus commanded.

"Don't listen to him! He’s going to kill us anyway, even if we tell the truth—"

Bang!

Mr. Collin didn't finish his sentence as a bullet flew into his head. The other two panicked immediately when Zeus shot their companion without hesitation.

"Now, Mr. Aquino and Mr. Baylor, it’s just the three of us now in our meeting." He returned the gun to his holster and turned to the two.

"W-We don't know who sent us here," Mr. Aquino said, trembling.

"He's right. We are just following the orders given to us," agreed Mr. Baylor, who was already drenched in his own sweat.

Zeus fell silent for a moment, thinking about what the two had said. This wasn't the answer he was expecting, so he pressed 'ON' on the remote he was holding. "I’m not satisfied with your answer."

"Ahhh!" The two screamed as they were electrocuted by the chokers.

"I know you can do better. Let’s try it again." He turned off the electric circuit. "Who sent you here?" he repeated.

"W-We really don't know!" answered Mr. Baylor, gasping for air.

"Wrong answer—"

"Wait!" Mr. Aquino stopped him, seeing that Zeus was about to press the remote again. "We don't know, but I heard that..." He paused and swallowed hard, unsure if the man would like his answer. "They are close to your family, Master Zeus. That’s the only clue I have that you can use against the person who wants to mess with you."

"Close to my family?" Zeus couldn't help but ponder what he had heard. He couldn't think of anyone who would want to fight him who was close to his family.

"M-Master Zeus, you’ve heard what you wanted. Please, let us go. I have a family waiting for me," begged Mr. Baylor.

Zeus stood up and looked at the two men. "No, you didn’t give me what I want. You just gave me a clue to find the answer." He pressed the remote control and threw it into the bin.

"Ahhh!" The room was filled with the screams of the two as they felt the electricity surging through their systems.

"Make sure they die, and I want proof," he ordered his men before walking out of the room.

"Master Zeus, what is your plan?" the butler asked worriedly as he followed him.

He stopped walking and faced the butler. "I’m going to take a break, just like I said. You stay here and investigate everything. Just send me a report." He continued walking and entered the elevator alone. Close to my family? Tss. Fucking nonsense. They think they could trick me, he muttered to himself.