Ransom Center Austin Novels & Stories

I answered, my heart pounding, my hands trembling as I stepped away from the kids’ laughter. “Talk to me, Tom,” I said, my voice low, my eyes burning. Tom’s pulse was steady, his throat burning as he spoke, his heart resolute. “Austin’s being transferred to a hospital,” he said, his voice low. “My guy couldn’t keep him in prison—he’s too sick. But Lucas, it’s done. Within two days, the ricin will finish him.” My pulse quickened, my throat easing as a dark satisfaction surged, my heart thudding with finality, my eyes blazing.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. We’ve remodeled this place recently and tightened the security. There are tranquilizers, poison grenades, and other things that would trigger if someone tried to break in. “You're aware that we run a lab here, right? We've made things we can't fully dispose of, so we've decided to use them as a security mechanism. If someone is trying to break in here, I wonder how…" The corners of Rhea’s lips curled upward, and she shook her head. "It won't be a good look for them!" Austin wanted to yell but could not utter a single word. The pain in his body was almost unbearable now, but he was more worried about what would happen next. At this moment, he hoped that Lily

Samuel yelled out "We are not going to apologise to him." Samuel refused. "We filed a return case against Austin for the harassment. What happened to that? " Henry asked his lawyer and the cop about the case. "Austin is in the ICU. His condition is not good, so as a rule and format, we can’t arrest him." The cop replied to us. What the fuck? "I have filed a case against Austin Knight in court, but the problem is that he is still in the ICU, so police will not be able to take action."

Chapter 8 #Austin The atmosphere is luxuriant and relaxed, with a piece of slow music playing on the radio Austin sat on the mild pricey cushion with his legs crossed and sipped from his liquor The internet is bumbled up, but it's just for the moment, he has ordered Becky and Xander to take care of the internet All it will take to clear the video from the internet is cash, and he has a lot of it's He isn't concerned about what the people of Mexico City says

To move such a large sum of money as hush money, there had to be leverage—someone was holding a handle. Austin didn’t respond to that. Instead, he said, “Calvin, if it makes you feel better, just pretend we all died overseas.” “Dying won’t solve the problem.” Austin remained silent. “How was the money transferred?” Calvin pressed. Still no answer. “In New York City?” he asked again. Austin clenched his jaw, forcing himself not to reveal anything—not a word, not a flicker of expression. Calvin tapped twice on the document in front of him with a long finger. “I know.”

The hall shifted into a thick, trembling silence — the kind where everyone held their breath and hoped the next sound wouldn’t be directed at them. People who were moments ago laughing, drinking, and scrambling for free gifts now stood frozen, staring at William Austin with a fear that ran deep. A fear that was well-earned. Whispers began bubbling like boiling water. “Austin… hmm!” a woman whispered to her friend, her voice shaky. “He’s the infamous underground tycoon from Rochester. He has businesses everywhere — nightclubs, security firms, even the ports. And I heard his men… they would die for him.”

Another sigh before I continued, "Let's move on this part and give me an update." Ron and I were talking on the first floor. Meanwhile, Ruby seemed unable to leave Austin's side. She was in his room. "The staff initially admitted that she targeted Austin and planned to kidnap him to get some money. She is in a huge debt, apparently. But..." He paused as if preparing himself--or me--before revealing another information. "... When we threatened her more that Logan will crush her entire family, she finally made a confession. She worked under Tina's order." I gritted my teeth at the surge of emotion rushing inside my body. Even though I had predicted her to be involved in this, hearing it direct

If you keep this up, I'll return to Lumindale tomorrow. Austin let out a bitter laugh, the roses slipping from his hands. "So that's how you see me? I'm sorry, Kendra. I didn't realize I was causing you so much trouble." With a wounded expression, he turned and walked away, looking utterly defeated. "I'll come see you again once you've cooled off." Austin never did come back because he went bankrupt. Someone reported him for tax evasion and stealing trade secrets from other companies. Austin spent his days tangled in lawsuits, and Stacy seized the chance to clean out whatever money he had left and disappear.

Austin went to the office and checked the list of students he approved to get admitted into his college. With a sigh of regret, he saw Ariana's name. "Ariana Stuart, seventeen years old, dark hair, brownish eyes. Geez, I wonder why I gave her the scholarship" "Good afternoon sir" Dan his secretary replied. "Sir you have a call from one of the court members" Dan continued, Austin collected the phone. "Hello" Austin said. "Hello hope you're coping well, there's a problem actually . A wolf has been missing for some days now and we're suspicious that someone is using black magic" He replied to Austin who stiffened.

Austin obeyed and scooped all the money from the cash register drawer then stuffed it inside the bag. A gunshot cracked through the air, quickly followed by two more. Austin instinctively ducked and hid under the desk. A brown stain on the floor caught his attention. He took out wet tissues from his pocket and wiped them clean. He wondered what had happened. Usually, the robbers never dared to open fire. He waited patiently and heard another gunshot and the sound of breaking glass. "You can come out now, little man,"