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Riley's heart raced as beads of sweat formed on his forehead, his eyes fixed on the familiar figure standing before him.

With a heavy heart, Riley muttered under his breath, 'I don't know what kind of trouble I've gotten myself and my granddaughter into, but I'll do whatever it takes to keep that little girl safe, even if it means risking my own life.'

As he looked up, Riley met Alsen's intense gaze. The bloodshot eyes sent shivers down his spine, but he willed himself to remain composed and focused.

A sly smile tugged at the corners of Alsen's lips as he watched the old man trying as hard as he could to keep a calm composure.

'Even after all these years, you've managed to forget about me. What more can I expect from a man who only cares about himself and his business?' Alsen thought to himself, brushing off the past and honing in on the present moment.