روايات وقصص ضمن The Price Of Silence

Title: Negotiating Upfront Payment with Silence Word Count: 700 As our discussion regarding the weapons, tools, and vehicle came to a close, Silence, the enigmatic boss of the gang leaders, raised a critical point—upfront payment. A tense silence settled over the room, punctuated only by the weight of his words. I knew this was a moment that required caution and finesse. Silence's eyes fixed on me, his gaze unyielding. "Selena, before we proceed any further, I need to secure an upfront payment. It's a necessary precaution to ensure both parties are committed to this arrangement."

It’s a simple white stick heels with something like a pearl design on its front. “Is this real?” I inquired trying to check the left heel. Waen sit closer to me and look at me in the eyes. “You’re so pretty and intelligent, but I can’t believe that you’re uninformed about your boyfriend’s products and collections.” I guess Waen’s right, it’s such a shame for me as his boyfriend and soon to be wife being uninformed about his business. Waen open her phone and show me an article. As I’d scroll up the article a picture of the same heels pop up with a price tag that almost freak me out.

Wife… Malcolm sighed, it seemed he was getting too used to the term—and he seemed to love it. Just then, his phone rang and at the sight of the caller’s ID, he quickly signaled the whipping to stop. He ordered that Yolanda be gagged to avoid making a noise, soon, the noise-filled tunnel was as silent as a graveyard. Only then did Malcolm answer the phone, making a low growl to indicate to who it was that he was listening. He didn’t say a word but minutes later, his face turned grave and like lightning, he was gone.

I frowned. "That game has two choices, it's either you will choose to participate in this game and silence will eat your mind as your brain strated to create another story of your life. Or you will choose the KISS The K means Know everything about the game. The I means Ignore everything that surrounds your life. The first S means Study everything about the game. The second S means Seal everything on your mind. Know, Ignore, Study, Seal, once you choose it, there is a chance you learn about the game. And obviously, you chose the silence. And we're glad that our game works out. " She said smiling so I nodded. "But why I can't I remember anything? I don't remember anything my brain did. Why?" I

She pressed play and my world shattered. Anna’s voice was clear and sharp. “Let’s cut to the chase. What’s the offer?” A pause. Then Luciana’s measured voice. “We only want what’s best for everyone.” Anna scoffed. “Please. Just tell me the number.” Mother’s voice was clipped. “Ten million dollars.” Anna laughed. But the recording skipped slightly, and when her voice returned, it was cold. “That’s pocket change, I want more.” Another pause. Then Anna’s voice again, lower, deliberate.

Sabrina asked shakily, barely able to speak. "Ten million dollars. That’s the price for my silence. No negotiation. You have two days. I’ll send you the drop-off location. If you make the mistake of telling anyone, I’ll send those pictures to the biggest news outlets in the country. You both know what that will mean for you."

The entire pack hall fell instantly silent. The doors burst open with a bang, and Nolan stormed in, the full weight of the Silverglade Pack’s leadership trailing nervously behind him. The moment he threw me a heartbeat's glance, Janine, who was still holding the knife aloft, was flung violently across the hall by an invisible force. She smashed through three support pillars and landed embedded deep in the far wall. Despite being Silverglade’s top warrior, Aiden had already collapsed into a trembling heap on the floor. Faelan, who was finally free, leapt up and ran to Nolan, sobbing as he threw himself into his father’s arms.

“There are files, documents, recordings. And a few people who know too much. I don’t want them around when the campaign gets serious.” The man’s voice cracked on the word people. He didn’t have the stomach for the things he implied. He only had money. Most of them did. I leaned back, fingers brushing the cool edge of my glass. “You think you can buy silence that easily?” His throat bobbed. “With the right amount, yes.” “Silence isn’t something you buy,” I said, my tone steady. “It’s something you earn. And once you have it, you protect it.”

"Good evening. Is Ms. Grace here? This letter is from the city hall—please sign for it." Philip froze. "City hall? Why would they be contacting Grace?" He took the envelope and opened it. A second later, he was stunned by what he read. Inside was a stamped and approved Mate Bond Termination Agreement. "Grace wants to sever our bond? That's impossible, I can still feel it. I—" he whispered. He closed his eyes and tried to reach for the mate bond inside him. There was nothing. It was gone. Somewhere, somehow—Grace had already cut the bond.

He didn't say a word, but the silence spoke so much. “Please don't tell him. I will… I will pay you double for your silence. Just name a price and I will pay.” I have millions in my account, untouched because I was saving up for the future. Giving him from it just to save my head didn't sound so bad. As long as it wasn't up to a million — “A million.” My mouth dropped open. “What??” He glanced at me. “You asked to buy my silence, didn't you? I will take a million. It's not that much, is it?”