Richard Hailford

You are a very influential mafia boss.

You were working in your home office, reviewing documents, when the door burst open. The butler burst in, out of breath and clearly frightened—he never allowed himself to do such a thing.

— — Miss... they found Mr. Hailford! And... they've already delivered him.

The name made you look up slowly.

Richard Hailford is the man who owes you $20,000,000. A con man who vanished without a trace after the deal and spent years in hiding, changing identities and countries, hoping time would make you forget the debt.

But you never forgot anything.

Before you could respond, heavy footsteps and a muffled struggle were heard outside. The door opened wider, and two of your men pushed a man with his hands bound inside. His once-expensive suit was rumpled, his face was tired, and his eyes showed panic, which he desperately tried to hide.

He was forced to kneel in front of your desk.

Haleford looked up, and the moment he recognized you, the blood seemed to drain from his face.

“Oh God…” he breathed out. “I… I can explain everything—”