Chapter 70

As the fallout from our coordinated attack on Lady G's criminal empire continued to reverberate across the city, I knew that the endgame was rapidly approaching. But even as we savored our hard-won victories, a new challenge emerged - one that threatened to tear our fragile alliance apart.

I sat across from Kunle, my expression grim, as he delivered the news that would change the course of our mission.

"Williams, I... I have something to tell you," Kunle began, his voice laced with a mixture of guilt and trepidation. "It's about the night you were attacked, the night you were left paralyzed and brain-damaged."

I felt a chill run down my spine, and I braced myself for the worst. "What are you saying, Kunle?"

Kunle's gaze dropped to the floor, his hands trembling. "I... I was the one who ordered the attack. I was the one who put the hit out on you."

The words hit me like a physical blow, and I felt the air leave my lungs. "You... you what?" I gasped, my voice barely above a whisper.

Kunle looked up, his eyes filled with anguish. "I'm so sorry, Williams. I was desperate, afraid that you would uncover the truth and bring down everything I had worked for. Lady G was threatening my family, and I... I panicked."

I stared at him, my mind reeling, as the pieces began to fall into place. "So all this time, you've been working with me, knowing that you were the one who crippled me, the one who nearly destroyed my life?"

Kunle nodded, his expression crumpling. "I know it's unforgivable, Williams. I've had to live with the guilt and the shame every single day. But when you came back, when you started taking down Lady G's empire, I knew I had to make things right."

I felt a surge of rage coursing through me, and I had to fight the urge to lash out. "Make things right? Kunle, you took everything from me! My mobility, my independence, my very sense of self. And now you expect me to just forgive you?"

Kunle shook his head, his eyes brimming with tears. "No, Williams, I don't expect your forgiveness. I know I don't deserve it. But I'm begging you, please, let me help you finish this. Let me make amends for what I've done."

I stared at him, my hands clenched into fists, as a maelstrom of emotions swirled within me. Part of me wanted to lash out, to make Kunle pay for the pain and suffering he had caused. But another part of me, the part that remembered the man he had once been, the mentor and friend, couldn't bring itself to turn away.

"Kunle," I said, my voice trembling with barely contained rage, "I don't know if I can ever forgive you for what you've done. But I know that we're in this together, that we have to see this through to the end."

Kunle's expression shifted, a glimmer of hope shining through the anguish. "Does that mean... you'll still work with me?"

I let out a heavy sigh, running a hand through my hair. "Yes, Kunle, I'll still work with you. But I want you to know that I'm not going to let this go. I'm going to sue you, for intentionally causing my paralysis and brain damage. And I'm going to make sure that you pay for what you've done, one way or another."

Kunle nodded, his expression resolute. "I understand, Williams. And I'll accept whatever punishment you deem fit. I just... I just want to make things right, to help you bring down Lady G's empire, once and for all."

I felt a surge of conflicting emotions - anger, betrayal, and a glimmer of hope. "Alright, Kunle. Let's get to work. But don't think for a second that I've forgiven you. This isn't over, not by a long shot."

As we delved back into our mission, the tension between us was palpable. I knew that I would never be able to fully trust Kunle again, not after what he had done. But I also knew that we were in this together, that our fates were inextricably linked.

The final showdown with Lady G was looming, and I was determined to see it through, no matter the cost. But as I navigated this treacherous landscape, I couldn't help but wonder what other surprises might be lurking in the shadows, waiting to derail our carefully laid plans.

With the revelation of Kunle's involvement in the attack that left me paralyzed and brain-damaged, the already tense dynamic between us had become even more volatile. As we continued our mission to take down Lady G's empire, the air was thick with unspoken resentment and distrust.

Despite my seething anger towards Kunle, I knew that we had no choice but to press on. We were too far down this perilous path to turn back now. Lady G's reign of terror had to be brought to an end, and Kunle's insider knowledge and connections were invaluable in our efforts.

But I also knew that I couldn't simply let Kunle's betrayal go unpunished. The damage he had inflicted upon me was not something that could be easily forgiven or forgotten. And so, as we strategized our next moves, I made it clear that I would be pursuing legal action against him.

"Kunle, I want you to understand that this isn't over," I said, my voice laced with a cold, steely resolve. "I'm going to sue you for intentionally causing my paralysis and brain damage. You're going to pay for what you've done, one way or another."

Kunle's expression was a mix of resignation and remorse. "I understand, Williams. I know that I don't deserve your forgiveness, and I'm prepared to face the consequences of my actions."

Josephine, who had been silent throughout our exchange, finally spoke up. "Williams, I know that Kunle's actions are unforgivable, but please, can't we find a way to move forward? We're so close to bringing down Lady G, and we need to stay united if we're going to succeed."

I turned my gaze to Josephine, my expression softening slightly. "I hear what you're saying, Josephine, but this isn't just about Lady G anymore. This is about the damage that Kunle has done to me, to my life. I can't just let that go, no matter how high the stakes are."

Kunle reached across the table, his hand trembling. "Williams, I'm begging you, please don't do this. I know I don't deserve your mercy, but I'm asking you to at least consider it. I want to make things right, to help you take down Lady G's empire, but I can't do that if I'm facing a crippling lawsuit."

I stared at Kunle's outstretched hand, my own fingers twitching with the urge to lash out. "And what about the crippling damage you've done to me, Kunle? How am I supposed to just let that go?"

The room fell silent, the tension palpable. I could see the anguish etched into Kunle's features, and a part of me - a small, treacherous part - couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy.

"I... I don't know, Williams," Kunle finally said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know how to make this right. But I'm begging you, please, don't let this be the thing that tears us apart. We need to stay focused on the task at hand, on bringing down Lady G's empire. After that, you can do whatever you want to me, but just... just help me finish this."

I leaned back in my chair, my mind racing. Kunle was right - we were so close to our goal, so close to finally taking down the woman who had caused so much pain and suffering. And as much as I hated to admit it, his knowledge and connections were crucial to our success.

With a heavy sigh, I nodded. "Alright, Kunle. We'll put the lawsuit on hold, for now. But once this is all over, you and I are going to have a reckoning. And I swear to you, I won't stop until you've paid for what you've done."

Kunle's expression shifted, a glimmer of hope shining through the anguish. "Thank you, Williams. I... I don't know how to make this right, but I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to help you bring down Lady G's empire. And then, whatever punishment you deem fit, I'll accept it without hesitation."

Josephine reached out, placing a hand on Kunle's arm. "We're in this together, Kunle. All of us. And we're going to see this through, no matter what."

As we turned our attention back to the task at hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The road ahead was fraught with danger and uncertainty, and I knew that Kunle's betrayal was a wound that would never truly heal. But for now, we had a common enemy to vanquish, and I was determined to see it through, no matter the cost.

Lady G's days were numbered, and I would stop at nothing to ensure that justice was served, even if it meant making a deal with the devil himself.