He was extremely close to being united with Sabrina, Aino, as well as the child in Sabrina’s belly. They could then live a carefree and idyllic life. How great was that? While Holden was in a daze, his phone rang. He took his phone up and answered it. "Hello?"
"Master Holden, we've already done a thorough investigation. There are no men keeping watch all over South City. The route is also unobstructed. We can definitely return to the island." There was a pause. "Master Holden, it's just that..."
"If you have something to say, could you please be direct?" asked Holden.
"Master Holden, are you truly going to give that piece o f island freely to Malvolio Yeatman?"
Holden was silent for a moment. "I don't care for that island and money. When I struck a deal with Malvolio back then, we already had an agreement. I can't go back on my words. I just want to live my life together with Sabrina and Aino. That's all."
"But..." The person wanted to continue but stopped himself.
Holden then said immediately, "I know. All of you have been fighting alongside me. All thirty of you can be assured that I have saved five million dollars in your bank accounts. I don't have more to offer. Take
those five million dollars and pick a place to start a small business. As your leader, I'm sorry to have failed you. I...I just felt that fighting and killing doesn't suit the current times anymore. It’s better for you to find yourself a wife, start a small business, and have a couple of children in the future." Holden's tone was sincere.
The other party was choked up after hearing that." Master Holden, you've treated us the best. We don't want anything. We're willing to follow you for life and protect you. So, what if we're broke? We can earn the money together as brothers."
Holden felt emotional. "My good man! I understand. I know it all! However, we can't keep wandering around like this. I have already made up my mind. Dismiss everyone in our group and each of them will get five million dollars.”
"Master Holden!"
"I have already made up my mind. Don’t persuade me anymore. However, if any of you have any troubles in the future, you can come and find me. Do you hear m e?" said Holden.
"Yes, Master Holden,” said that person reluctantly.
Aino kept shouting, so Holden asked the driver to stop the car. He held Aino's hand and led her to the front of that artisan who made the traditional cotton candy. Aino then pretended to jabber about the patterns of the cotton candy.
"I want this one! This one! I also want this one! I want freshly made ones!" Aino shouted in excitement.
Those cotton candies had bright and adorable colors and were liked by every child who saw them. Aino pointed at so many that Holden felt dazed. He could not help but tell the lady who owned the stall. "Wrap u p all of those that she wanted!" 1
"Alright, Sir. That would be a total of eighty-six dollars," said the lady after calculating it.
Holden then took out his, paid the lady and waited for her to get him his change. After he was done with the payment, he took the few kinds of cotton candy that Aino wanted and turned around. Holden then realized that Aino was missing.
Where was Aino? Holden immediately shouted. "Aino! Aino..."
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