**PARKER**Where the hell is the crystal, James? Don't make me ask again, or else you and your b*tch wouldn't like it." A deep voice under a mask said loudly to my wounded father, who was lying on the floor with the dead body of my mother.I kept my mouth shut and made sure I never uttered any sound that could trigger the attention of the men in masks ravaging through our properties. I fixed my gentle gaze at them through the small hole of the huge closet."You can tell whoever put this hit on me that I will never submit to your stupid threat, Alex. After killing my wife in cold blood, please tell me what's left for me in this life to keep living for." My father said with his giggled face."Boom!" A gunshot went through my father's right leg unexpectedly; my head almost exploded with the sound, and my heart began to beat faster than it's normal rate. I wanted to open the door to the closet, but I vividly remember my promise to him to never come out, even if I see God or Satan.He con

**PARKER**All eyes fixed on Mater George and his daughter while he gave his short speech, which ended with a simultaneous applause from the hitmen after he mentioned the main purpose of calling for an urgent meeting.*Speech*"Each one of you is gifted with different talent, and that's why you are chosen to be among my disciples. At the beginning of your training, I've mentioned that there will be a day you will be rewarded for all your hard work; today is the day. I have a very important job for all of you, and a huge reward for anyone that nailed the job perfectly as expected." Master George said, and Diana quickly grabbed it from there and continued. "What Father is trying to tell us is that we are seriously searching for the lost son of his best friend, and whoever finds him would be rewarded greatly and appreciated and might earn the complete trust of my father. Father wants you all to prepare yourself very well for an unprecedented incident that might occur while on the field.

**PARKER**My eyes opened wider when I saw John dropped dead in front of us. I couldn't take my calculative mind off Diana. I quickly got her up when my gaze was fixed on a sniper gun laser targeting her. Diana's life hung in the balance. The sniper's bullet whizzed through the air, aimed straight for her. But I was always vigilant, and I was able to see the danger unfolding.With lightning-fast reflexes, I lunged forward, wrapping my arms around Diana and pulling her to safety. The bullet ricocheted off the nearby wall, sending shreds of concrete flying.Diana's eyes widened in shock as I shielded her from harm."Get down!" I yelled, myvoice low and urgent.Together, we hit the ground, my body covering hers. The sniper fired again, but my quick thinking had saved us both, and I shot at him from our spot, and it hit him in the forehead.Breathing heavily, Diana gazed up at me. "Thank you," she whispered.My expression softened. "I'll always protect you," I promised.Then we raced thr

*Parker**Diana's question still rings bell into my ears as we drive closer to Master Chan Liu's abode.I steered the car inside the building through an opened iron-made gate; it all looked suspicious, but I ignored it, knowing fully well that Master isn't an ordinary person.The car tires screeched as I swerved into the compound, Diana and Sharon clinging to their seats. I calmly removed the car key from the ignition, then stepped down first from the car before Diana and Sharon followed.Diana's eyes narrowed. "Parker, why was your name in that note?" She asked curiously as we walked towards the wooden entrance door.My gaze flicked to the rearview glass in the door, checking if there is anything or anyone inside."I don't know; I'm confused as you are Diana." I said finally.Diana's voice rose. "Don't lie to me! You know something. I know we haven't been so close because of my arrogance, but I still have the right to know the connection you have with the flash drive." The seriousnes

**PARKER**Sharon walked into the room, a radiant smile spreading across her face as she held out a delicate golden box adorned with intricate patterns and symbols that seemed to dance in the light."Look what I found," Sharon said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Diana's gaze locked onto the box; curiosity piqued. "What is it?" she asked.My interest was evident as I stepped closer to Sharon on the stairs. "Is that...?"Sharon opened the box, revealing a stunning crystal chain that glimmered and shimmered in the light, its facets reflecting hues of blue and purple."The Alpha power crystal necklace," Diana breathed, her eyes wide with wonder.My eyes narrowed. "But something isn't clear to me. I have the same crystal around my neck; it was given to me by Master Chan Liu before I left to join the hitmen. Is this the original or counterfeit?" Hitman Ryder stood up with a long smile glued to his cheek.Sharon's was so surprised to see another crystal on my hand."Right now I'm not