UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
CHAPTER 45 & 46
✷EXPOSED✷
One more snap of fingers, his life will be gone. Just like that.
Nathan never for once thought he’ll be in this position. Maybe because he was used to give orders and have people kneel before him.
Facing a man far powerful than him was overwhelming. He turned out to be Dylan’s father. How in the world Tatiana get to know him.
Wait.
A realization struck him when he recalled the guest list from the list from the hotel Tatiana had stayed on the night if their wedding. Among the list Mr. King was among.
The fifty reporters he had sent to humiliate Tatiana were banned by someone powerful. Though he had tried to find the identity, now that he thought of it, Mr. King was capable.
Even Zero, he never heard from him after Tatiana had decided to go after him.
Why? Why didn’t he put all these pieces together. He should have know the day he met this man at Dylan’s school. Now that he had all the pieces to together, Nathan could only hope his journey doesn’t end here.
“There must be a misunderstanding” Nathan chuckled awkwardly.
“Misunderstanding? You kidnapped my son and you referred it a misunderstanding?” Cassuis raised a brow.
With several guns pointed at him, Nathan knew Better not to upset the man. He stayed silent.
“What? You don’t have any comeback?” Cassuis asked with a mocking smile. And when he stayed silent. “Urgh, this is boring. Were you not making mouth the whole time? I guess little rebel was right.. you’re indeed the most stupidest person”
While talking to Nathan, Cassius made sure his voice were low, so Dylan who was currently with a one of his men won’t hear it.
“Killing you here is a small punishment, even though I badly want to do it. I’ll destroy you bit by bit. You’ll run and hide, cry around the corner pleading for mercy”
Nathan clinched his jaw. Each of Cassius’s word dripped with upmost solemnity.
“I never knew Tatiana was someone you knew–” Nathan made to speak.
“You don’t speak while I do, you worthless piece of shit” Cassius cut in and Nathan felt the pang of anger. He can’t do a thing!
“Tatiana is off limit. Well you won’t even have the time to come after her since I’ll be taking you down” Cassuis chuckled.
Nathan eyes met with his.
“See ya” Cassuis turned to Dylan, a bit distant from him. He signaled for him to come and Dylan did. Cassuis crouched before him and ruffled his head.
“Did I scare you, little man?” Cassius asked little.
“No” Dylan shook his head and Cassius smiled.
Nathan saw the affecting in Cassuis’s eyes. He wondered where the cold ruthless guy went.
Cassuis cast Nathan one last look and carried Dylan to himself. He walked out place leaving Nathan stun.
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UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
~Few hours later~
“What do you mean I can’t travel out Flynn?” Nathan paced around his room as he swept his hair backwards. His mind had not been in its right place ever since his encounter with Mr. King.
He had been in his room ever since. He have no idea what the devil was planning and he couldn’t stay still.
He had heard of those who ended up in Cassius’s black list and how they ended up terribly. He can’t be like that..
He is Nathan Redmond!
There must be a way!
“Nathan, you can’t go out of the country” Flynn pressed on his words and Nathan frowned.
“Did you just call me by name?” Nathan asked in disbelief.
“Oh please. I can’t even believe I’m still doing this. You don’t deserve any good thing Nathan. Even with how hard I fought by your side, you treated me like shit and even shot my arm just because you didn’t trust me. Now that you’ll soon face your consequences I don’t think I want to be part of it. You dared Mr. King.. so face it!” Flynn spat.
“Wait!! W.. what are you talking about? Of course I treated you right and as for the how I shot you.. I.. I wasn’t in my right mind” Nathan spoke calmly and sat on his bed. “Just find a way to get me out of this country and let me know what Mr. King is planning…”
“Too late Nathan. I thought of keeping this away but I guess it has no use. A few men came into the company on which I presumed them to be Mr. King’s men”
“What!” Nathan’s face turned paled. “What are they planning to do?”
“That I don’t know” Flynn replied.
“What do you mean you don’t–” Nathan made to yell but then call ended. “Fuck!!”
He swiftly grabbed his jacket and headed straight to his company.
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UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
When Nathan got to his company, he felt strange about the place. They were several men taking his things. All his employees stood helplessly.
With ragged breath he approached one of them, “What do you think you’re doing?” He spat but they didn’t stop.
“I’m talking to you!” He yelled.
“They are doing their job” a simple calm voice sounded behind him. Nathan recognized it and turn to met her calm gaze.
She was clad in a fine short gown, her black long hair was tied into bun.
“Tatiana?” Nathan scoffed and approached her. “You surprised me”
“I’m full of surprises. Are you just knowing that?” Tatiana raised a brow.
“Just to get back at me you decided to throw yourself to another man. What an absurd move Tatiana. Do you really think Mr. King care for you?–”
“Be quick guys!” Tatiana ordered the men behind Nathan. “This man is draining me with his saliva”
Nathan looked back at her men take his files and stuff, even his name plate.
“What the heck do you think you are doing?” Nathan asked, shooting a glare at her.
“We built this company together Nathan. Do you remember?” Tatiana took a step forward. “Do you remember how I sacrificed my dream to build yours. How I starve and thirst for this company. And at the end Nathan, you betrayed me–”
“You are wrong. I love you Tatiana, with every single cell in me. You know I do–”
“Oh fuck, you sound disgusting” Tatiana’s face contorted into disgust. If it was years ago, she would have smile but now, the words felt like shit been thrown to her face.
“You broke up with me just because of slight mistake. We could be married by now and Dylan could have been my son” Nathan said and Tatiana laughed at him mockingly.
He tried to step closer but the guards behind Tatiana stepped forward, forcing him to make a pause.
“You’re unbelievable. How the heck did I fall for you? Well–” Tatiana gestured Jolene to bring a file and when she did, she stretched them to Nathan. “Sign this since you’re here”
Nathan glanced down at the paper and scoffed. “What is this?”
“You’re handing the company to Kings because you aren’t capable of ruling it”
“Nonsense. You really think I would sign this?”
“Many artist have filed complains on how you treated them. You’re using them for your own benefits, threatening them and depriving them from their rights” Tatiana eyes remained cold. It cost her every nerves not to hit him.
“And why are you bringing this to me yourself?” Nathan asked.
“Because I have something to tell you” Tatiana stepped close, her eyes darkened. “You killed my sister and I’d like to know why. Not here, not now but after when you’re been stripped of everything that matters to you” Tatiana’s voice was low and menacing. Her words dripped with venom.
She continued. “And you’ll tell me the reason on you kneel.”
Nathan lips curled up. “Keep dreaming. Don’t run faster than your shadow darling. Mr. King isn’t the only powerful man in the industry”
“You know what I see in your eyes Nathan” Tatiana smirked. “I see fear. Goodbye”
She turned to leave and the guards followed her.
Nathan gritted his jaw and fist. The audacity!
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UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
Cassius had Dylan on his lap as they both ate cookies. One of his hand was wrapped on the little boy’s feature while the other was busy with his system.
He was doing his work, researching on his new artist.
“Father” Dylan called lightly.
“Hm” the man hummed lightly.
“How did you become King? You don’t look like those royalties in books” Dylan said.
Cassius chuckled. “I’m not a royalty little man. I’m more like… A self-made king”
“And how did you do that?” Dylan asked.
“I never gave up. I tried to make differences in my own way. Helped people, discovering new talent and building my empire every single day–”
“And fighting bad guys? You were like a superhero yesterday” Dylan grinned and then asked. “Since you’re king, does that make my mother queen? And I, a prince?”
Cassius stayed quiet for a moment, his mind drifted off to Tatiana. He replied. “Yes”
“Self-made royalties” Dylan took one of his cookies and offered it to the man.
Cassuis ate it from it and kissed the little boy’s hair. His phone rang disrupting the moment. Reaching out for it, he swipe green.
“It’s time boss. They are ready”
“Good.. start in an hour and make sure every single soul in Australia sees it”
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UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
After the fifth ring, the man on the other side picked up his phone. Nathan stood and placed on speaker.
“I need your help” he said. After a while of silence the man on the other side finally speak.
“My help?” The voice was calm, dripped with authority and power. Mr. Wallington.
“Yes Mr. Wallington. Your daughter, Tatiana. Have you heard from her?”
“Correction. She is not my daughter. I disowned her a long time ago. I have no interest on what I’ve longed forgotten” Mr. Wallington corrected calmly on the other side.
“She has a son and that son is Mr. King’s. Are you still not interested?” Nathan asked and silence fell on the other side. “Well she found out about Isabella and she is after me. Mr. King is after me, he has taken my files and all. I don’t even know what his is planning cus I can’t even access my empire. My assistant won’t–”
“Oh Mr. Redmond, have you forgotten what I told you that night? The day you ordered the hit on Isabella. I gave you a go ahead and you killed her–”
“No I didn’t. I didn’t kill her. I only ordered Zero to rape, take pictures and destroy her image. That’s all I did. And I gave that order right before you–”
“And after your order, what did I tell you?” Mr. Wallington asked in a calm voice. Even with his age, he sounded firm.
“You said if it strikes back. I’ll take all the blame and you won’t help” Nathan responded. “But this is Mr. King we are talking about I–” the call ended. “Hello? Hello!”
Nathan bought down the phone. The person he expect to be on his side turned him down.
“Fuck you Mr. Wallington. Fuck you!” He spat.
His phone rang, flashing the name of the person he had been expecting.
“We’ve found a way to get you out of the country. Make your payment” A voice sounded on the other side.
Nathan nodded but for some reason his eyes went to the television. His brow creased at the lastest streaming video.
Titled: Behind the fame of Stardust artists. (Nathan Redmond enslavement of artist)
“On live we have artists and ex artists from the famous Stardust company who are going to be revealing a shocking revelation to us today” the host spoke with a smile. The host gestured for a woman to sit beside her.
Nathan recognized her and shook his head. “What the heck is going on? How did they find her? How….”
The woman sat and the host gave her a cue to speak.
“Hi, my.. name is Sansa Millburn.. I am an ex artist of Stardust entertainment company–” she started. Her voice were shaky, mixed with different phases of horseful tones. She have a tiny scar around her neck.
“I’m speaking this way because of what happened a year ago, while I was still a singer in Stardust company. Many of you know me as Sanny, and must be wondering why I disappeared all of a sudden. Well, I lost my voice…”
“Can you tell us how?” The host asked, knowing other Australians are also curious.
“I attended a function and met a famous producer. He was my dream producer cus every of his work was a hit. I asked for his help and he wanted me to sleep with him in which I refused. But I was shocked when Nathan Redmond ordered me to do it. I was a married with a kid and I was a hot tempered person so I yelled at him, hurling curses to his face. I even reported him to the police.
My birthday was on the next day. I had a wine and felt strange. I fainted due to the pain on my neck and when I woke up, I lost my voice. The Doctor said I was lucky to survive. Nathan Redmond visited and asked me to run and never come back. He said he’ll kill my husband and kids if I let his secret out.” Sansa concluded after struggling to speak.
After Sansa another artist came up.
“I was fat when I got to the company. Nathan Redmond loved my voice. He called it a unique one. However, after getting into the company, he forcefully starve me, made me exercise all day and night. I tried to quit but I don’t have three billion dollar to pay for my contract termination. I had once fainted on stage while performing… I even had ulcer which almost took my life but Nathan Redmond cared less. Why does shape matter when it comes to talents?” A young lady named Lily confessed.
Another came up. It was a group of boys. They were afraid to speak at first but was assured by a someone that seems to be present in the live room.
“We are five in our group. Our fifth members was stabbed right before us. He hated Nathan from the start. That night he mentioned he found out one of Nathan’s secret and was going to tell us after the performance. He was killed and we suspected Nathan but dares not… that man is a monster. He have done many things. He acts nice at first but once you’re in, there’s no going back.” one of the boys spoke.
Just three confessions stirred the media up in fire!
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UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
The live was still going on as Nathan made his way to the subway. He was clad in black hoodies and pant, his face also covered so he won’t get recognized.
He need safety first before getting to know what to do. Cassuis mad striker, how in the world was he able to do all of these in just 24 hours. His face was everywhere and he was been searched for.
The only person helping him was just his ally.
Getting into the train. Nathan sat around the corner. They were a few people in section.
“Did you see the news?” A woman asked her husband who was wearing an army attire beside her.
“You mean Stardust company?”
“Hmm. How could he treat his artist that way. Especially my Sansa. You know how badly I love her music. I feel like strangling the life out of Nathan-son of a bitch”
Nathan fidgeted on his seat.
“Words wife” the man ruffled her hair.
Passengers was still coming in so they haven’t moved yet.
Just then the speaker of the train sounded.
“Do you know what power is?”
Other passengers was confused by what they heard but Nathan wasn’t. He recognized that voice and looked up at the speaker.
Cassius King?! Fuck!
“The whole Australians is in search of you. You’re quite famous than even I myself. How do you like the gift Nathan Redmond? You should embrace it to the fullest instead of you hiding inside those thick black clothes of yours”
Nathan? The passengers exchanged glanced confusingly.
The soldier’s eyes met with Nathan.
“You” the soldier growled and stood.
Nathan didn’t need to be told twice. He dashed out of the train.
The voice sounded again.
“That’s right. Run you fool.”
UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 41 – 50
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