Chapter 8 – If it’s really you…
Alex remained calm, knowing he had backup in the form of Ike, but the voice sounded all too familiar.
"Aiden, if it’s really you, you better be prepared to die."
The gun was pulled away from his head as the man behind him chuckled. "Why are you always like this? You should be afraid for once because I really tried to disguise my voice."
Alex turned around to face him. Internally, he was excited, but his facial expression remained stoic.
"No matter how much you disguise it, you can’t fool me."
"Sir, your wheelchair," Ike interrupted their conversation as Aiden embraced Alex.
"Long time no see. Don’t say you didn’t miss me." He patted Alex on the shoulder before whispering, "Your grandfather tricked you."
Pulling away, he continued the conversation casually. "I heard you got into an accident. Are your legs that bad? I thought you were standing earlier or were you leaning against the car? The news said you were completely paralyzed, so I had to come here at the earliest chance I got."
Alex thought about his grandfather’s tricks. There was no doubt Aiden had found out. Aiden was not only his best friend but also his right-hand man.
Their friendship was not widely known due to Alex’s dangerous lifestyle, but Aiden never hesitated to see him whenever he came around.
It was better for Alex not to go in, or the old man would only take advantage of his sympathy. What a waste that the old man used this trick on him when he had a lot on his shoulders.