Hollywood Zenith

" Yes, I would like to speak with him."

" I am sorry, sir, but he had entered the meeting room. I can relay your message if you can tell me."

" Can't you tell him it is urgent? It related to his son Samuel." Hearing the young master's name, Paul panicked. Paul wanted to help, but it was impossible to reach his boss.

Once a month, he would golf with his buddies, which meant he was completely cut off from the outside world. It was their rule when gathering to have fun. Paul would often be invited, but he had back pain, so he opted out.

It was a secret so he couldn't tell the person on the phone. Robert's daily schedule was a top secret even within the company.

" I am sorry. But if it is something concerning Samuel, you should talk with madam. It would be more helpful."

" Alright."

Douglas hung up the phone and dialled Laura's number. He felt that Robert ignored him, but he even mentioned Samuel's name. Robert might not even be in the office, or else how could he not pick up his personal cell?

" Hello, how unexpected of you to call me uncle Douglas?" Laura said after picking up the call.

" Thank god you picked you!"

" What? Is something wrong? You sound worried."

" I think Samuel is in trouble."

" What?!"

Douglas explained the best as he could how he found out about Samuel visiting the gangster's hideout.

" That? We should not worry about it. I got a report from Arthur in the morning, but it's just a casual meeting; he also took capable people with him."

" But we are talking about criminal organizations here; even the police force in the area is fearful about approaching that area!" Douglas was baffled by how casually she was taking everything.

" Everything will be fine. I believe in my boy; he has never done something he is unsure about. He always has a plan."

" Lord forgives me, but if something bad happens.."

"You don't know, my child. It was nice of you to inform me but let him handle it."

" Ok. I'm letting you know.

" Thank you for that."

They talked for a few more minutes before Douglas hung up the phone. Were his worries unfounded? How come she had that much trust in that young man? He really didn't know what more he could do. He decided to send a few men just in case; precaution was better than waiting for something to happen.

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Inside the Reyes family home.

" And you are willing to come with me?"

" Of course, I also want to meet Felipe. With how much I hear about him, It seems like we would get along." Samuel said with a smile.

" Hahaha, you finally get it, right? If you follow my boss, you surely wouldn't be disappointed!" Raul thought Samuel finally got what kind of situation he was in.

" Sir! It is a bad idea! I can subdue him, and then we can take care of Felipe some other day!" Steve whispered.

"He is right. We would be going in blind; it will be hazardous." Chin supported his proposal.

" Samuel, I don't know what you are planning, but Felipe is dangerous. You shouldn't make a hasty decision; no one will touch you as long as you are here." Enrique also thought it was a bad idea.

" That's even better; I can't have him messing with Liliana. It is better to neutralize the threat now than to regret it later. But the question is, will you be fine with it?" Samuel asked him.

" Me? I don't know what you are asking?"

" I am saying, with Felipe gone, what will happen to his subordinates? If we let it be, that would create an opening for rival gangs to swallow his territory. This means they will be that much closer to your home; you can't have a war in your backyard, right?" Samuel's words made him realize what he was trying to say.

Both groups lived side by side, and although their core philosophy was different, they were on neutral ground. If one were to disappear, it would be disastrous for the power balance of the area. Even knowing it, Enrique didn't know what to do about it.

" I can't take up arms again. I have already left that life behind."

" I know you would say something like that. Don't worry, I will take care of it. I will introduce you to the new boss of the area soon."

pαпdα Йᴏνê|,сòМ " Oye! What are you whispering there? Are you coming or not? The boss doesn't like to wait!" Raul had already called Felipe and got a positive answer.

Felipe was excited about the possibility of getting a new source of income. He was already eyeing Enrique's territory, but Samuel's arrival was a bonus. Now that a big fish like him was coming to his doorstep, how could he not be excited about it!

" Let's go," Samuel said as he followed him.

" Hold up. You can leave your people here. If you behave, nothing bad will happen to you, so you don't need them, alright?"

" Boss, you can't!" Steve and Chin were ceremoniously against the idea of him going alone.

" It's alright. I will be back soon." Samuel really didn't care much about it. He was enough to flatten their whole base. With his subordinates being here, it would be easier for him to act freely.

People outside saw Samuel leave with Raul; they didn't know what had happened. It's not like they didn't try to stop Raul, but being the son of their leader, he had a higher standing than them. Jane and others waiting outside were also puzzled when Samuel had just left.

" What happened?" Jane asked Steve when they came out.

" Boss ordered us to stay put. He.." Steve explained as best as he could.

" What the hell? How can you let him leave?" Isabella protested first.

" She is right! What if something happens to him?" Jane shared her sentiment.

"What could I do? Can we really stop him once he has made up his mind?"

" Still going in alone.."

" I believe in him. You have seen what he is capable of, right?"

" Right."

" Are you insane? You basically sent him to hell! Father, We should follow them." Isabella said frustratingly.

"He said he had a plan. But I also think we should send some people; maybe Felipe may give me some face and doesn't harm him."

" No, just stay here."

" But-"

" The boss may not look like it, but how should I say it? He is a very peculiar being. We should respect his wish."

Not getting through to them, Isabella needed help figuring out what to do. She could only wait for him here with baited breaths.