The waiter frowned and said, "Maybe poor connection. The hotel has a 24/7 WiFi connection; let me connect." He took the phone and tried to connect."Ah, it's not working. It's not connecting. I don't know why, maybe it could be a weather problem," he said, attempting to offer an explanation.Maria clenched her fists, realizing her attempt to gather information had failed miserably. Little did she know, Alice's swift action had disrupted her connection before any significant damage could occur."Fine, forget it. I don't need the internet now. Just leave!"“Leave?” The waiter frowned and raised the condom. “What about what we agreed on?” He askedMaria scowled and snapped, "Leave means leave! You failed at the one thing I asked you to do, so you get nothing in return. Get out!"The waiter, frustrated and feeling slighted, retorted, "I risked a lot to bring you that phone, and now you're giving me excuses?”“I needed a phone, you brought it without me getting what I want, just leave don'

Detective Lauren stealthily approached the front door, her steps calculated and silent. As she neared, she spotted a guard stationed there. With precision, she raised her pistol, aiming carefully, and fired a single shot. The guard staggered backward, a look of shock on his face, before collapsing to the ground with a thud. Lauren swiftly moved forward, ensuring the guard was incapacitated, before continuing on her mission.Peering through the narrow gap of the gate, Detective Lauren observed the scene inside. Her eyes widened as she saw numerous guards patrolling the compound, their vigilant gazes scanning the area. She quickly assessed the situation, realising the challenge ahead of her. “Damn their security is tight but I must be able to capture Geronimo tonight.” She whisperedDetective Lauren crouched, her eyes scanning the perimeter of Geronimo's compound. The moon cast a pale glow over the landscape, illuminating the silhouettes of the guards as they patrolled the area.With p

Sophia used every trick in her arsenal to gain the upper hand, her movements fluid and unpredictable. She feinted, ducked, and weaved, making it difficult for Lauren to anticipate her next move."You can't keep up with me," Sophia taunted, landing a swift jab to Lauren's ribs.But Lauren was resilient, refusing to back down. She countered Sophia's attacks with precise blocks and calculated strikes of her own."Don't underestimate me," Lauren growled, deflecting Sophia's punches with well-timed parries.The two women continued to clash, their movements a blur of speed. Sophia's tricks were effective, but Lauren refused to be outmaneuvered. She adapted to Sophia's tactics, anticipating her moves and countering with her own.Their fight escalated from punches and kicks to a desperate grapple, each trying to gain the upper hand. In a moment of fury, they locked onto each other's necks, fingers tightening around throats as they struggled for dominance.Locked in a deadly struggle, Lauren

Geronimo shook his head and said, "Leave her, no one is going to do anything. I'm going to call Mr. Storm here; we'll know if she really has the ability to stand a chance in front of him."Hearing Oliver's name mentioned, Sophia smiled lightly and nodded. "For people like Lauren, a finger of Oliver is enough to kill them."Lauren smiled too and said, "Oh, so he's called Storm, right? Call him here, let's see the kind of Storm he is.”Sophia sat down, running a finger around Lauren's cheeks, and said, "Even the Storm can't calm him down when he storms. He's the one ruling this city anonymously.""Bring him here then," Lauren said with a grin.Geronimo looked at Sophia and instructed, "Bring her the best food and fruits to eat, and give her energy. Untie her and just lock her here while she waits for Mr. Storm to come."Sophia nodded, and Geronimo walked out. Once he got out, he pulled out his phone and made a call to Oliver."Just a few rings and the call was connected. 'Good morning, M

As Lauren reached out to touch Oliver, her hand trembling slightly with anticipation, she could feel a surge of adrenaline coursing through her veins. The tension in the air was palpable as she made contact with him.Suddenly, a jolt shot through her body like an electric shock, causing her to gasp in pain. Ahhh!” Her muscles tensed, and she let out a loud scream as the force threw her backward with incredible strength.The sensation was overwhelming, as if a powerful energy had enveloped her, lifting her off her feet throwing her through the air. The impact was brutal as she collided with one of the tables at the back, shattering it into pieces upon impact.Pain radiated through her body as she lay amidst the wreckage, dazed and disoriented."Wow!" Sophia clapped, breaking the stunned silence that had settled over the place. Lauren was the one who touched Oliver, yet she was the affected one. Everyone, including Geronimo, was stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief. Oliver, however,