Chapter 209

Not far away, Josef stood behind Calvin’s wheelchair, his sharp gaze fixed on the panicked Leo.

You’re done for, Leo, Josef thought coldly.

“No matter how many times I test it, the result’s the same. Take it away,” the bodyguard said.

“You must be mistaken. This is the ZS Serum. There’s no way it’s wrong. I even keep it by my bedside when I sleep,” Leo insisted.

The bodyguard tossed the box back to him. Leo fumbled it open, his eyes bulging in disbelief. This… this isn’t the ZS Serum. It’s the sleeping medication I gave Josef, he thought.

When… when was it switched? Leo’s mind raced.

“Was it… that moment when someone bumped into me getting out of the car?”

Leo’s hand trembled as he stared at the plain bottle of sleeping medication. His heart sank like a stone into icy water.

“Ah! Josef!” Leo roared, unwilling to give in.

The bodyguards exchanged a look and walked over. “Since this isn’t the ZS Serum, you’ll have to return the thirteen million dollars you took from us.”

Leo was speechless. The money was practically in his hands, and now it was gone.

But he didn’t dare cross these people. Heart aching, he could only hand over his card for them to swipe.

Smack! The card hit the ground.

“There’s not a single cent on this card!” the bodyguard snarled.

“You think this is funny? There’s n–”

This guy’s got a death wish. Does he have any idea who our boss is? Trying to pull the same trick over and over, he must be tired of living. Does he think we’re pushovers! the bodyguard thought.

Leo’s jaw dropped. “That’s impossible! There’s at least ten million dollars! How could there be nothing left?”

He checked his bank notifications on his phone in disbelief, only to find that every account was empty.

“No. This can’t be happening! Where did all my money go? I had so much just this morning. It’s fine… I still have assets overseas,” he tried to reassure himself.

“Wait! Wait, just give me three days! I can get the money, I swear. Three days!” Leo pleaded frantically, waving his hands in panic, his voice trembling with fear.

The bodyguard glanced back, nodded, and with a swift kick, knocked over the wheelchair. “Liar! Teach him a lesson!”

“No, please! Please! Stop, stop! I’ll get you the money, I swear, I still have money!” Leo cried out desperately.

An hour later, Leo, barely clinging to life, was dumped by the side of the road. “You’d better bring the money tomorrow, or our boss will make your life a living hell. Do you hear me?”

Leo nodded feebly. “O–okay.”

From across the street, Josef’s eyes narrowed. He made a call. The cops showed up faster than Leo could even stand, snapping handcuffs as they dragged him up. Josef then showed up pushing Calvin’s wheelchair right into view.

Leo’s bloodshot eyes widened. He knew instantly.

“Calvin, please, this is all just a misunderstanding! I can explain, I swear! We’ve known each other for so many years. You know me better than anyone, Calvin!” Leo pleaded desperately.

Calvin let out a mocking laugh.

“You can’t do this to me! Have you forgotten? I saved your life once! I saved your life, Calvin! How can you be so ungrateful!” Leo shouted, his voice filled with desperation and anger.

Calvin let out a heavy sigh, his eyes tinged with sadness and regret. Josef rested a hand on his shoulder. “Dad, don’t waste your breath on him. People like him don’t deserve sympathy. If it weren’t for Sienna, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Calvin’s gaze softened. “In a few days, Sienna will be visiting your uncle. Go with her.”