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stature. He is escorted by two of the best bodyguards in the country 24/7. Any intention to
physically harm him would just be futile in my opinion.

Ray: Oh is that so? What do you suggest I do then, Mr. Genius?

Chris: Your best bet right now is to leave this man alone and walk away from this mess, and I
promise that you'll be allowed to leave unscathed. Or you can wait for Mr Adam to show up
and give him a piece of your mind for all he has done. But any intention of physical harm
will surely put your life at risk which just beats the whole purpose.

Ray: I won’t trust people anymore. Faith in humanity is a joke which I had to learn the hard
way.

Chris: If your goal right now is to exact revenge on this person, what is the point if you aren't
alive to savour it? Think it through Ray, you don't seem like the impulsive type to me. You
have waited for a long time for this. Don’t you think it’s imperative that you execute it
properly?

Ray: Congrats! You have managed to get inside my head

Ray: (with one hand still on the gun, he clutches his head with the second hand and shakes it
vigorously) Ahhh!....Ahhhhhhh!....Goddammit!

Chris: Don't worry Ray, it’s a good sign. You seem to be finally coming to your senses. You
are better than this and you know it.

Ray: Stop talking, you imbecile. I have heard enough. Stop meddling with my head.

Chris: If I may, there is always an option to demand money. I’m pretty sure Mr. Adam would
go to great lengths to keep his image from being tarnished. This incident would become
worldwide news and it wouldn’t please him a bit to hear allegations against him being
broadcasted through the world. Choose wisely, Ray. Violence doesn't have to be the best form
of vengeance.

Ray: It’s very easy for you to come up with these plans. You have to be in my shoes for you
to understand what I have been through. (Goes on to close his eyes)

(Chris begins to have a small grin on his face. He sees that Ray is starting to get swayed and
feels he can manipulate him further to diffuse the situation.)

(The lobby is filled with the sound of heavy footsteps)

(Thud! Thud!)

(A be-suited man with a ritzy composure and 2 bodyguards approach Ray.)

(Ray looks at Chris and expands his lips and exposes his teeth to give one of the best smiles a
person could give.)

Ray: You may be good Chris, but not good enough to influence my decision.

(Before Chris could reciprocate, Adam makes his presence felt)

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