Chapter 38: Gavin Chose to Lie

Chapter 38: Gavin Chose to Lie
Gavin's POV
We drove to the address David had provided.
It was a dilapidated cabin located in the most remote abandoned industrial district of the city.
After getting out of the car, I slammed the door shut with force.
"Gavin."
Mia called out to me. She got out of the car and quickly walked up to me.
"Don't be impulsive," she said. "I have some questions I want to ask that man."
The fury in my eyes hadn't diminished at all. "What do you want to ask?"
Her eyes were full of pleading.
"I want to ask him why he posted the video. I suspect someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes."
"I can't not beat him up, Mia," the muscles in my arms were already twitching. "Because he hurt you!"
"I know," she grabbed my arm, "but I need to know who's behind all this. Gavin, please, let me ask first!"
I thought about it for a moment, but still refused her.
"If someone really is behind this, they might have left other traps. It's safer for you and Anna to wait in the car."
I touched her face. "I'll take care of everything for you, Mia. You need to wait here."
I walked straight toward the shack and then slammed the door shut.
David had already subdued the man.
He was tied to a chair with a rag stuffed in his mouth.
When he saw me come in, his eyes widened in terror, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
I walked up to him, yanked the rag from his mouth, and then punched him hard in the face.
"Ah!"
He let out a scream.
Blood appeared at the corner of his mouth immediately, and a tooth mixed with blood was spit out.
I grabbed his collar and lifted him from the chair, almost making his feet leave the ground.
I stared at him.
"Tell me soon, why did you deliberately post the video on the forum? My patience is limited."
"I... I don't know what you're talking about..."
This bastard had been punched by me several times and was almost unconscious.
I punched him in the stomach again.
He curled up on the ground like a shrimp, vomiting stomach acid.
I stepped on his face with the tip of my leather shoe, grinding it slowly.
"I'll ask you one more time. Who made you do this?"
He clenched his teeth tightly.
"No... no one... I did it myself! I need money!"
I squatted down, grabbed his hair, and forced him to look at me.
"You think I'll believe that crap? Where did you get the video?"
"I bought it online... from a woman named Harper..." he answered tremblingly.
"You posted the video to the school forum and leaked Mia's personal information, also for money?"
"Yes... yes," he said. "Mia's video was very popular, with high attention. As long as it goes viral, it can be converted into a lot of money."
I let him go, stood up, and surveyed the furnishings in the room.
Finally, my gaze locked on a laptop on a table in the corner.
The man saw where I was looking, and his face changed instantly.
He went crazy trying to crawl over to stop me, but David kicked him in the chest, knocking him flat on the ground with a muffled groan of pain.
I walked to the computer and opened it.
Soon, I found the folder he used to store videos.
"What the fuck is this?!"
I actually saw a video of Eva having sex with this man.
In the video, Eva was like a bitch in heat, spreading her legs wide, letting this man ride her.
The filming angle was subtle, but it was enough for me to see clearly her face twisted with lust, constantly saying obscene things.
"Fuck me... harder..."
Sure enough, it was that bitch Eva!
She had conspired with this man, and the purpose was to destroy Mia.
I closed the video, my rage almost consuming my reason.
I had David tie the man up to make sure he couldn't escape, and then I prepared to leave with the computer.
"Gavin, wait!" David called out to me. "I think it's better not to go after Eva right now."
I turned around, unable to believe my ears.
I questioned him. "Why? Don't tell me you've also been seduced by this bitch?"
"Of course not!" David quickly explained. "Gavin, you misunderstood."
I stepped closer to him. "Listen, I can't let my woman be bullied for nothing!"
David withstood my anger. "Gavin, it's because of Connor. Don't forget, Don Connor wants you to successfully complete this engagement ceremony."
"Once I make this video public, I can cancel this ridiculous engagement!" I roared. "Connor will have nothing to say!"
"But it won't benefit you." He frowned. "Gavin, we both know very well that with the help of the Bell family, you can quickly take the Godfather's position."
David was my subordinate, and also my best friend.
Only he dared to stop my actions, but he was really pissing me off now. I wouldn't mind giving him a punch to wake him up.
I clenched my fist and shouted, "I don't need to rely on a woman to get to that position!"
"It's for Mia, isn't it?"
David showed a strange smile.
"You weren't like this before. You always put profit first. But ever since you got together with Miss Mia..."
"Shut up!" I grabbed his collar and pressed him hard against the wall. "This has nothing to do with Mia!"
How could I let a woman affect my judgment?
Mia was just my mistress.
We stood there in silent confrontation for a few minutes, then I let him go.
I took out a cigarette from my pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag.
David's words did remind me.
Publishing this video now really wasn't the best timing.
If I cancel the engagement now, the Bell family's one hundred million investment will go down the drain.
Although Connor can't say anything, Enzo will definitely interfere.
I can't give him that chance.
As long as I marry Eva, according to my plan, I'll soon be able to quickly swallow up the Bell family's assets.
At that time, I'll kick Eva out directly and make her pay a price a hundred times more painful than now.
As for Mia...
Her birthday is coming soon. I'll figure out a way to compensate her properly.
After I left the shack, Mia immediately came up to me.
Looking at her like this, a sudden wave of guilt rose in my heart.
I had David throw the half-beaten man out.
"This bastard is behind it," I said. "Trying to make money selling videos."
Mia frowned, somewhat disbelieving my statement.
"But I don't even know him. Why would he target me? I don't believe he was only doing it for money."
I hugged Mia, trying to soothe her emotions.
"Honey, I checked. There's no other evidence."
"Let's just let this matter go, okay? You've been too tired lately. You need to rest."