~Nicolas POV~

When looking through Samson's background, I realized that we met before. Before when I did a quick background check on Samson I didn't realize how much of a threat he could really be. It finally dawned on me, Samson was the son of that man who stole from me. Yes, it all made sense now. I should have remembered Samson long ago, if not for my forgetfulness, I bet this whole abduction situation wouldn't occur. I would have gotten rid of Samson easily beforehand.

I have plenty of enemies and people who do me wrong, but I can't remember every single one of them. It was so long ago, about 6 years ago. Samson's father, which I did a full background on after scanning Samson's information. Daniel Bullock, the fool who stole from me, quite a huge sum of money in fact.

Of course I did what I must, threaten him and even caused him a little physical pain, so I could certainly make him understand how dire the situation was. Yes, now it really is coming back to me. Little snippets of that day are crossing my mind, I now realized that I met Samson in my office, confronting his father about his thievery. The amount of money he stole was just plain too much.

Like usual, if I don't get to them first, then they eventually commit suicide. Of course, that was exactly what Samson's cowardly father did. Provides me less work, less blood on my hands, but I still remember how pissed I was when I found out he kicked the bucket on his own. I took all his possessions, everything Daniel had I added to the huge loss of money on my part. That man had it coming, no one steals from me.

Now his stupid kid wants his own little vengeance. I can't help but to chuckle deeply in disdain, this kid is dealing with the wrong person. Now when I catch the coward's son I won't be as merciful as I was his father. Enough of reminiscing, I must figure out my next move. I already made my men look through Samson's apartment, and unfortunately they didn't find anything.

I even made my tech team, hack state traffic and street cameras, so they can locate the direction Samson's car went, according to his license plate. But they lost him after a while. I was getting more and more frustrated with my fail attempts of finding Renmen. The only option I have left was to use the tracking device I put on Renmen's phone, but that failed miserably. Samson probably discard it a while ago.

I was pacing back and forth in exasperation once again in the room next to the tech department, my close men surrounding me. I haven't slept in days, the empty spot next to my bed makes my heart ache in discomfort. All those years of sleeping alone, never seemed to bother me, not once. I extremely miss the tense and small body who laid next to me.

I lean my body on my desk, arms crossed. I have to admit that Samson was getting to me. I scratch my thick facial stubble, I haven't shaved in a week. Renmen has been missing for almost two weeks now. I just feel like a total failure, I failed Renmen has a husband and a caretaker. I was so depressed and I haven't ate a full meal in a while. I was desperate for any kind of lead. Brandon, who wasn't afraid to comfort me, especially in my state.

"Boss don't worry, we will find your fiancé. And catch the son of a bitch who messed with you. He will surely pay for all of this." I provided a small smile towards Brandon and I sighed in irritation. When I find Samson there will be no mercy given to him. Just when I was going to respond back to Brandon my phone suddenly rings. I pick it up and I furrow my eyebrows in suspicion when I see an unknown number. I answer it with a hello.

"Well hello Nicolas. I bet you're glad to hear my voice. It's been a while since we had a conversation huh?" I instantly recognize that voice, but before I say anything I hurry to the main tech room in the department.

I rush inside and I signaled my hand, notifying the computer and tech experts to track down the phone. I set my phone down in anticipation and made sure I put it on speaker when my head hacker was handling his business with my phone. Samson smugly states through the phone.

"Don't bother to try to track this phone, it's not possible, I made sure of that. You don't know how good it feels to have so much power over you Nicolas, so much control. The best part is that I know you are going through hell right now. Don't worry, I'm taking good care of Renmen, we're having fun." I stay calm and collected, but anger was surely expressed through my voice.

"When I get my hands on you, you will surely regret ever doing this. You don't have any power over me, you never will. From the very beginning I knew you were trouble, I should have listened to my instincts more. Samson, do you not know who I am? Do you know what I'm capable of? I promise you this, you will be seeing your father very soon in hell." I hear a deep chuckle from Samson.

"I'm shuddering and I have goosebumps Nicolas. I'm so excited right now. I pictured this day over and over in my mind preparing me, but it's just beyond my expectations. I bet you haven't slept in days, probably have huge bags under your eyes. Well, enough of this let's just get to the point. Of course I have conditions if you ever want to see Renmen again." I look at Keith, the man who was trying to track the phone, he solemnly shakes his head, telling me he got nothing. I run my hands through my hair in frustration.

"Okay Samson, humor me, what conditions do you have. I bet you want money, probably around the same amount your useless father stole from me. You also probably don't want me to harm you, when I have Renmen back. Tell me I'm right." I glance at my men when I stated the obvious. They only had expressions of contempt.

"My goodness, I didn't know you were psychic Nicolas. You stated the exact things that I desired. Let's make this exchange soon, probably in like a week. I was thinking I could make you suffer more and keep Renmen for a month, but he is quite the hassle. I didn't know he was so feisty. But it sucks for him, because I have a short temper." When he stated the last sentence, I realized what he meant by that. I lost my control and snapped at him in anger.

"Don't you fucking put your hands on him! I'm warning you Samson!" My voice boomed in rage. I noticed that Keith flinched and distanced himself from my growing anger.

"It's too late for that Nico he was getting on my nerves. Do you mind if I call you Nico, yeah, I'm calling you that now. You know you aren't that threatening as I always believed, especially since I have the upper hand here. Okay, I think we are done here, I'll contact you when I'm ready for the little exchange." I was getting real annoyed with his disrespect, this bastard really thinks he's calling the shots here. I quickly say what I wanted to do for a while now.

"Wait let me talk to him. I want to speak to Renmen."

"Sure, what harm could it do? But after you say it a lot more nicely. Then of course you can shortly speak to him." Samson declares, obviously enjoying himself. I really don't want to do whatever he wants from me. Then again, I so badly want to hear Renmen's voice. I humble myself and say sincerely.

"Please let me speak to him." I wait, full of expectancy. If I could just hear his voice, that's all I need to reassure me. Suddenly I hear my baby's small voice, but I could tell he was afraid, through the shaking of his voice.

"Nicolas?" I smile warmly, I feel a bittersweet emotion run through me. It hurt quite a lot when I can tell how afraid he is, it pains me to know that I can't keep him safe at the moment. But I'm so glad to hear him say my name, this moment is so dear to me.

"Baby it's going to be okay. I promise, I will find you and keep you safe. Just for now listen to Samson, I don't want him to harm you anymore. Stay strong for me amor mío, promise you will stay strong for me Renmen."

"I-I promise Nicolas, I'll stay strong. I'm so sorry I put you in so much trouble, I should have listened to you from the start. I didn't realize Samson was so evil. P-Please tell my mom I'm alright and that I love her. A-And I miss you Nicolas, I really do. Please hurry and find me." It breaks my heart when I hear him sob a little. I wanted to say more, but I hear Samson's disgusting voice instead.

"Alright, enough of that. Nico I'll call you when the time comes. Ciao!" He hangs up and I pick up my phone and quickly throw it at the wall. Seeing it smash into pieces doesn't tame my anger and frustration. The room was silent. I was stuck and I know I must quickly figure out some way to find him. I believe I'm out of options.

When I get home late at night to the same empty mansion, I realize how big it was. Why do I own such a huge place anyways, it only reminds me how lonely and empty my life is right now. I get ready for another lonesome night. I made sure to shave tonight.

Once I was ready to try to catch a state of slumber. I search through my cabinet draws to retrieve strong sleeping pills that I keep on neglecting to take. As I look through the draws I spot the ring box. My lack of memory at times has really made me suffer, like how I forgot that I made sure a mini tracking device was inserted into Renmen's ring.

And only now I remember I did that for Renmen's safety, when I see the box. Surely if I track the ring I will find him, there is no way that Samson would think of discarding the ring. His intellect isn't much. The ring is my only option now and I can't afford to fail this time.

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