Asher's face turned red with anger, his eyes blazing with fury. "You dare to threaten me?" he growled, his voice low and menacing.

My guard stood his ground, unfazed by Asher's intimidating demeanor. "I'm not threatening you, Asher," he said calmly. "I'm just stating the facts. If you're involved in the kidnapping, you'll face the consequences."

Asher's anger seemed to boil over, and he took a step closer to my guard. I tensed, worried that things might escalate further.

But then, Asher's expression changed. He seemed to regain control of his emotions, and his face smoothed out into a calm mask.

"I understand your concerns," Asher said, his voice smooth...