Ana’s finger brushed the shunning mahogany table. She didn’t feel anything. She lifted the hand and looked at the finger—sportless. She cruised her eyes around the entire house, from the well-opened windows to the well-arranged dining and sitting areas. The floor was blindingly sparkling. “Perfecto! The little rat is at least proving to be useful in a way.” Ana shrugged her shoulders, squared them, and walked majestically to the kitchen.The mouth-watering aroma of some chicken recipes, which Ana was not familiar with, greeted her. “Mmmh!” She appreciated the inviting aroma, her eyes shut.“I guess I don’t have to worry about whether anyone will like my cooking then.” A faint voice of gratitude snapped at Ana.Mariela was busy serving her punishment, and part of it was cooking for the 31 giants of men and her and Ana. She was worried if anyone would like what she was making since it was her first time cooking for them. The large number was a challenge too, but she did not complain or

The training session had been intense for the next couple of days, with Jordan guiding the crew through various martial arts techniques that would prove invaluable in their mission.Elias’ group had been put in a tough spot after realizing that Jordan was not just a naive boy; they could crash as easily as they thought. They had remained in the shackles, quiet and filled with fear as they banged their heads on how they could take down Jordan. Their operations had been minimized too, and they almost stuck together, watching each other’s backs.On the side of Jordan, that had given them ample time to empower themselves more with intense training and proper planning. The crew had embraced the martial arts so well, mastering them professionally.The crew found spots around the makeshift training area, catching their breath and sharing thoughts on the skills they had acquired so far.Lily, the tech expert, wiped her brow and said, "I never thought I would ever enjoy martial arts training,

The meeting place for the criminal alliance's illegal transaction was the abandoned warehouse, and Jordan and his group had gathered there near its entrance. The night was completely dark. Anxiety permeated the air, a tangible tension that cast a thick shadow over the crew. They were in the secretive world of their mission now, the far-off hum of the metropolis seemingly fading away.Gazing over his crew, Jordan stood out like a shadow in the dark cityscape. Each person proceeded purposefully while donning tactical gear, securing equipment, and inspecting guns. A click indicated the oncoming operation's gravity, and there was an intermittent click when ammunition was loaded.In front of them was a warehouse that was falling apart, with broken windows and walls marked by the passage of time. It seemed to be a silent witness to the illegal actions that had taken place inside. The sound of rusted doors creaking as they got closer broke the stillness and signaled them that they had entere

The crew closed in behind Jordan, each member radiating a sense of unity and unwavering commitment to their mission. The room crackled with a charged silence, punctuated only by the echoing footsteps of the approaching confrontation.Razor, realizing that escape was no longer an option, turned to face Jordan and his crew with a defiant glare. "I don’t care who you are, what you want, or how you deal with these people. I am not part of your mission. I have no hand in what you seek, young man! Get out of my way and let me be on my way.”Jordan scoffed at the man walking in a little closer, while his men, Officer Adamson being on the front line with Jordan, trailed close behind Jordan, their weapons aimed at their defenseless opponents. “If you stay close to a person whose bullet is aimed at, you will surely get shot. As long as you are a part of these crooked criminals, you are part of my mission.” Jordan spoke with an unwavering cove and emitted dread.“You can't stop us! We are too po

Jordan looked at Elias and his meanness. He could read through their minds. He knew exactly what they wanted. And he loved their stupidity.Elias gazed at Jordan and spoke with a stern voice without a single tinge of wavering in it. “You are wiser than this, Jordan. I know you know what I mean.”Jordan shook his head and read a memo that said, ‘I know, but I want to hear that crap from your stinking mouth itself’! “No! Please enlighten me, Elias! I might be getting carried away.” Jodan spoke.Elias even managed to smirk, even though he could not tell whether Jordan was toying with his mind or not. He spoke. "Jordan, all I am suggesting is that we can settle this amicably. You don’t have to betray your noble parents by becoming a bloody murderer. Well, if it is revenge that you want, your parents are gone, and you can’t bring them back. Don’t even kill us. I have got something that will surely interest you."Jordan, unmoved, eyed Elias with a steely gaze, his expression portraying no