25 || The Contract

Though Aiden agreed with Lilian for revealing the dirty truth about her father's character, he was scared about the consequences.

He knew he would be Lilian's father's first suspect and James Marshall wouldn't let him get away with this easily. But remembering the hurtful moments from the past, he didn't get himself to think otherwise.

And as he expected, James was at his place when it was early in the afternoon. Thankfully he thought of this possibility and sent his parents to visit some of their relatives.

Before he could say something, James spoke up, "I know it's you. So, don't make any excuse. And if you think, I will spare you, you are so wrong. You should have known me better. Be ready to face the consequences, Aiden. I will destroy you and_"

Aiden stood silently, staring at him as James went on threatening more. Even if he was afraid, he didn't wish to look like that. He was about to say something but a voice came from behind interrupting as well as startling them, "And yo