18 No Remorse (2/2)
Even the Shield emblem is visibly displayed on the building front to ward off troubles.
”I would not dare to go against your wishes. That would be going against Mr. Oxford himself. You don't need to get your hands dirty when dealing with such a nuisance. Please. Allow me to take care of this for you. I will carry out the appropriate punishment personally.”
The man announces. He takes a glance at Jasmine before telling the men to take her away.
Jasmine seems to have lost her voice and will, silently being dragged away.
Once Jasmine is gone, Richard pays attention to Halle.
”Ah. This must be Miss Halle Maria Berry. It is a pleasure to meet such a lady. Please. Come with me and I will take you to your room.”
Halle has never been called a lady before. It isn't a compliment or anything of the sort. The man is very forwards in addressing her.
”Mr. Maxwell. Would you please?”
Richard gestures towards the elevator.
”Alright. But I am not paying for the stay on account of what happen.”
I acknowledge and grab the stash of cash off the counter.
It is mine after all.
”Of course. We apologize deeply for the cause of the delay. Please stay in the hotel for as long as you like. All services are available to you with no extra charges.”
That is more like it.
I enter the elevator, followed by Halle and Richard.
The elevator takes us directly to the 100th floor without ever stopping.
This is the highest floor in the hotel on the surface.
There actually is a 101st floor before the rooftop, but that floor is reserved for a special kind of meeting.
The elevator opens directly into the luxury penthouse itself. Brilliant lights wash over me and everyone in my company.
Halle gapes as she steps into the room. She has never been to a hotel, let alone one so prestige.
”Please enjoy your private time together Mr. Maxwell and Miss. Berry. If you need anything, just give the receptionist a call. She will be very happy to help you.”
With that, Richard heads back downstairs in the elevator.
It takes him all the way to the basement on the 4th underground level, just below all the carparks.
His face lost its charming and cheerful expression as the elevator opens.
Richard follows the corridor to a small interrogation room, where a young woman is sitting in a chair.
Jasmine has been crying for the last ten minutes despite no one did anything to her.
There is no need to since she already knows the hidden nature of this hotel.
Under all its glamour and charm lies an unrelenting darkness.
”Please Richard. I will disappear. I will be gone. No one will heard of me. I swear. I swear. Just let me go. No one will know. No one.”
Jasmine pleads.
Richard looks at her without any expression for a long agonizing minute.
”Did you know? I would be the one sitting in that chair right now if I didn't speak up. Honestly, Jasmine. You almost drag me down with you. I have turn a blind eye to all your off the table dealings because I really enjoy that sexy body of yours, but you piss off someone you shouldn't have.”
Richard states and shakes his head.
”All that money you have saved up in your bank account and unable to use it. I suppose I will donate all of it to charity in your name. It is probably the only good thing you ever did. At least some children will remember you for it.”
Richard continues as a man brought in surgical equipments.
”No. No. Richard. Please. I will do anything. I will do anything.”
Richard examines the equipment. He pick up the syringe with a greenish liquids.
A snake biting its tail in an infinity symbol is imprinted on the syringe.
The liquid within is a very fast acting neural toxin. It is capable of destroy every brain cells in a person within mere seconds.
This is the only mercy he could give. At least she will not suffer all her life.
”Mr. Maxwell does not forget and he does not forgive.”