Chapter 178: Foolproof Plan

ANDY "He's probably too busy enjoying his new family to think about old friends," I said sadly, shaking my head with mock sympathy for him, knowing how dejected he must be feeling now hearing some cruel words from my mouth.   "Too happy with his twin brother and loving parents to spare a thought for the boy he left behind to rot in this basement."   Lake's breathing became more rapid, and I could see tears beginning to gather in his eyes as he kept batting it back, willing himself not to cry in front of me. Perfect. The emotional pain would make him more receptive to suggestion, more willing to do what I needed him to do.   "But here's the thing, Lake," I said, leaning close enough that he could feel my breath on his face, I waited for a moment watching his face as he stared at me with a scared look on his face. I looked at the wall behind him and continued speaking.   "You could have your revenge. You could make Riley pay for abandoning you, make his precious new family suffer the way