IN THE CAGE

129. BEFORE NIGHT

"I don't know what you're saying," was Vera's response when Evan asked her about the whereabouts of someone who might be Arcelio Hunter's weakness.

"Oh, Vera.., I think you know exactly what I'm saying..." Evan replied with a sneer. "You're just reluctant to say it, but it's good."

"..."

Evan stood up and was about to leave the basement. He glanced at Vera a glance before leaving the girl with words that were like a nightmare. "I'm glad my prey is stubborn. The more stubborn they are, the more eager I will be to destroy them."

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...NORMAL pov...

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Anggara Rashid came to the Caspian residence today, on a shady Tuesday morning. Fawn greeted the man in front of the main door with a friendly and polite greeting. After Anggara chimed in his greeting too, Fawn immediately followed Anggara from behind. Following the rhythm of the man's steps while making small talk by asking Anggara news, the news of Rashid's residence and now...

"What's your purpose here, boss?" This was the first core that caught Fawn's interest.

"I have to meet with Evan" Anggara replied. From Anggara's expression at that time, Fawn knew that his boss was in a bad mood.

Something must have happened again between Anggara and Evan, something that made Anggara look gloomy and gripping. Fawn is curious what it is, but seeing Anggara respond with apathy, Fawn fears he will only worsen Anggara's mood.

"Boss Angga, you know.., if you need me, I'll be ready to help you." Fawn delivers his final message before he leaves Anggara climbing the stairs to the second floor.

"Damn it, I wonder what happened..." Fawn sighed. The situation must be bad enough if Anggara looks moody.

Really, Evan Caspian!

What else did he do to trigger Anggara's anger? Is confining Indira not enough, he tortured Anggara mentally as well?

"I thought his enemy was Ace, but why did he never stop bothering Angga's boss?" Fawn murmured as she met Joseph on the back porch. His friend was leaning on the pillar, his hands clutching a cup of coffee.

"who do you mean?" Joseph replied to Fawn's complaint while offering Fawn a cup of coffee. Fawn received the black drink and gulped it twice.

"Mr Evan, who else?" Fawn responded half-whispering. "Did you know Angga's boss came today in a very bad mood? From his expression, I think Mr. Evan has created something unpleasant again."

Joseph nodded. "Well, I'm not surprised."

"I'm so concerned about Angga's boss. If this keeps up, I think he'll be stressed by all the pressure Mr. Evan puts on."

"I just don't understand the relationship between the two of them" Joseph responded again. "I think they're on the same side of the coin, but it looks like they have their own problems too."

"Yes, right? I also feel the same confusion. At least, if they're going to work together, do it sincerely and cooperatively."

"If this continues, our position here can also be threatened if they often fight. I even had an unpleasant glare last night while I was at the gym. In fact, I'm here just to do my job."

"If it wasn't for Mr. Evan charming Miss Indi, we would have left here." Fawn supported Joseph's argument somewhat fieryly. His emotions are ignited because he has seen his boss in a bad mood, increasingly burning because of hearing Joseph also received unpleasant attention by the people Evan.

"You think, Fawn...., what happened to Mr. Evan and Mr. Angga up there?"

At that time, Joseph threw his gaze to the balcony window which was the window of Evan Caspian's workroom. The open door leaf showed the situation inside there, faintly. The white curtains were flying and, oh, Evan Caspian was there, standing facing Anggara who came and visited his study.

Approximately, what are they talking about? Fawn was curious too.

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"Sit down" Evan cuek ordered. As if you are used to the Anggara tantrum every time you visit it.

"Take off Vera right now!" Anggara conveys his point, quickly and precisely.

"Listen, I'll do whatever you want, but stop this shit.., Vera is not involved in whatever happens! I'll leave it, seriously. If that's what you want, I'll leave it..."

Just don't torture him. Anggara does not want Vera tormented.

"You're adorable. Do you love him, Angga?" Evan chuckles at Anggara's whimper in front of him. He did not expect, an Anggara would act like this just because of a woman. Is Vera really just an Anggara interlude or someone who has more value.

It's catchy.

"Don't talk nonsense, Evan."

"How can I say anything that's bullshit when you act like this, Angga. Like a poet who would throw his life into the fire to save the princess. Ahahaha. It's so funny."

"Evan, I'm serious. I.., this is just for humanity. I don't want to involve someone who is innocent at all in this situation. Just because we're close, doesn't mean you can engage him as a tool."

"Humanity is the last thing you need to worry about in this business, Angga. I think you already know, in war, innocent people will get involved too. I think you're wise and rational enough to understand the situation."

"..." - ".Anggara is silent, not that he justifies Evan's actions or is unable to refute him, Anggara is just too vibrating in the emotions that dominate him. He refrained from stepping on the glass table and kicked Evan Caspian in the face until he was thrown out the window. No. gabe. He should stay calm.

"Vera is only one of the many victims affected by bad luck. You don't need to be dramatic."

Evan knows how impactful Vera's kidnapping had on Anggara. However, even if he knows, it does not mean he will sympathize. The weakness Anggara showed him now, obedience and desperation were the reason why Evan decided to kidnap Vera in the first place.

Without needing Max's help, Evan believes he is capable of weakening an Anggara and bringing down the man as fat as he is.

"Also.., just so you know, my purpose in kidnapping Vera is not solely because she has something to do with you, Angga. I have another more important goal." Evan sauntered towards the window, staring at the two Indira bodyguards staring at his balcony. Two people who have wandered around in his house like rats who like to stick their noses on other people's business.

"What do you mean by another goal?" Anggara got up from the sofa and looked at Evan's back.

"Jem said something about me holding Ace's weakness. I didn't believe it then, but the more I thought about it. The more I read Vera's expression down there, the more I was sure I did have the key to victory."

"Ace Camp? Whatchu mean?"

"You'll know later." Evan turned around and looked at Anggara. "If you're interested, you and I can interrogate Vera tonight."

"Huh?"

"I plan to end my interrogation only until tonight." Evan looked at his own nails, watching his fingers with traces of bruises that appeared as a result of his involvement hitting Vera.

"I'll make him talk, no matter how."

Even if it means taking a life out of his throat, Evan will make Vera talk.

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