I have signed a contract to that effect. Especially if anything should happen to me. Everything will go as planned.
So I made sure only when agent Shawn marries my daughter and they are together for at least 3 years out of the 5 years agreed they are to stay together could my software (Camilla helix) be given to the agency.
It wasn't easy negotiating this, but I guess they really wanted it. I had witnesses and I did all I could possibly do to make sure they kept their word.
I have also arranged for the money and other assets of mine to be transferred to my daughter, just in case something happens to me.
Though part of the contract agreement was that they were going to pay in instalments, the lesser part now, and the greater part when they have my groundbreaking software(Camilla helix).
Good thing, I have also given them a demonstration. And they were impressed. Humm.. I just hope I did enough.
I wasn't there for Claire these past few years, the least I could do is make sure she lives a comfortable life.
Coughing uncontrollably and in severe pain, Charles looked weakly at his captors, everything blurry.
Tom and Neil also looked menacingly at Dr Charles. He had proven stubborn; they never imagined he would have this much willpower.
They have taken too long here. It's time to wrap things up. Using a gun, even with a silencer, is not a bad idea, but they would rather use a simple, sure, and cruel method.
Neil brought out the wire garrote and gave it to Tom, he has a knack for this kind of thing.
Walking gently to Charles, he put the wire garrote around his neck and strangled him with every bit of strength he had. There was something about the victim fighting for his life at this moment that fascinated Tom.
As if there was something they could do about it. Dr Charles struggled and wiggled weakly. Trying frantically to remove the wire which has sunk deeply into his skin.
This whole aspect of it is part of what Tom liked, only a psychopath like him would enjoy this, watching people struggle needlessly to live.
The whole shaking and fighting for life desperately. This was his climax and he enjoyed it.
Slowly and more slowly, the struggling and frantic moves subsided. Gradually and gradually more, Dr Charles became less and less of a fighter.
Still, he became a lifeless body. Tom and Neil were putting on gloves throughout the time and put in sufficient effort so as not to make any mistakes or leave any evidence behind.
Their order was that if he couldn't give them what they wanted, he should be killed, and even if he had given them the software, they were still going to eliminate him. He couldn't escape death.
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"Bullsh**t.. I can't believe this. This is completely outrageous and stupid. Which a**hole arranged this? Agent Shawn Klin fumed. "I can't accept this, Ray." Raymond, Agent Shawn Klin's handler.
Raymond Clouds is the closest thing Shawn has to a friend. The 35-year-old, 6'0" man had long taken a liking to Shawn with high cheekbones and a strong brow ridge. His eyes are dark, serious, and almost stern in stillness. He is ever watchful and alert, a caring, considerate, and disciplined man.
Ray kept quiet for a while so he could calm down, and said bluntly, looking at Shawn.
"There is nothing you can do about it,"
Agent Shawn Klin is one of the best operatives the agency could boast of. His real name is Malcolm Rex. Only a handful literally know this.
Shawn Klin is the alias that has fully overtaken his real name long ago. A 27-year-old 6'1" feet tall. Athletic lean muscle, strong but not bulky. Light olive complexion tone.
Dark brown, slightly wavy hair. His steel gray calculating eyes are ever alert. Agent Shawn joined the agency when he was just 20 years old.
The peculiar thing about Agent Shawn is that he's from a wealthy background. An only child whose parents died in a ghastly car accident when he was just 18.
He wasn't with them in the car accident, which he sometimes wished he had been; the news broke him, left him devastated.
Fortunately, his parents had willed their multi-billion-dollar empire to their only son. Though entrusting its management to a trusted ally.
Mr and Mrs Rex loved their dear son Malcolm so much. He has been taught the basic elements of the family business from childhood.
Enough for him to secure his hold of the company, after his parents' passing, it took him 2 years to figure out what he wanted to do with his life.
Money was never going to be the problem as long as he had breath left in him, the multi-billion-dollar company of his parents was his.
They made sure of that; his father's trusted friend managed the company and reported to him from time to time.
His loyalty was unquestionable, and even with that, he had the necessary documents, access, shares, and stocks in his name.
His seat was secured, no doubt about that, but he wanted more with his life, not just sit in some office and live a comfy life.
He had experienced the whole rich kid life and the recklessness and pleasure of it all in his teenage years while his parents were alive. He was above that now.
So after his parents' passing and two years of inner struggle, he joined the agency.
He has always been alone since childhood. That won't be an issue. And his fearlessness and dauntless heart are just right for this kind of work.
Joining the agency was the best decision of his life. He quickly rose through the ranks through his accomplishments and outstanding results, and is now one of the best operatives in the agency. His record is spotless.
"Come on Ray, come on.. they went too far this time, I went through the file, huh! A 5-year arranged marriage contract for real without my consent." His temper was visibly rising again.
Ray rubbed his hands on his forehead in frustration, sensing a slight headache coming. "Shawn, you know this isn't my fault, I am just carrying out orders, though I know this is very unfair to you, but it's out of my hands. It's a done deal"
Agent Shawn hit the table in the diner with frustration and raised anger. Heads are turning to see what happened.
Regaining his composure. "Humm.. from what I gathered the Doctor is murdered and marrying his daughter is the only way of getting this software that the agency needs, so I am practically pimped out right"
Ray heard the sarcasm in his voice. Shook his head tiredly "You call it whatever you want, but this is a serious issue you were specifically picked for this assignment"
Shawn is trying to mentally adapt and accept the assignment. "I hope she's pretty, the least they could do is make sure she's, babysitting for 5 years, huh!! She better be worth it"
Ray is sipping his coffee and checking his watch. "Why don't you wait and find out?"