Aaron Ashford’s Bad Premonition

"You mean to tell me that all of you have been captured by Zion Leventis, and are freed after being imprisoned for a day?" Claude asked icily.

"Yes, Master," Gideon and his men, who were all kneeling in front of their employer, replied. 

"You lost to a bunch of kids, yet you have the audacity to return here?" Claude said in disdain. "Tell me, why should I let all of you go on living?"

Gideon suddenly felt a strong pressure descend upon his body like a mountain, rendering him unable to raise his head.

"Z-Zion Leventis asked us to pass a message to you, Master," Gideon answered. "He said that he will turn a blind eye this time as long as you compensate him properly. He has no intention of escalating this issue nor bringing it out in the public."

Claude snorted. "So after being tortured, all of you spilled the beans that you are working for the Ashford Clan? All of you deserve to die!"