Franklin did not expect his mother's long-dormant illness to become aggressive again. In fact, this morning his mother was suddenly rushed to the hospital just as Franklin arrived at the shipping office.The man revved his motorcycle, speeding off at a high velocity. Franklin could no longer remain calm, even when requesting leave from Mr. Tio, he was in a hurry. Fortunately, this time the man who was his boss allowed Franklin to go.Franklin ran quickly down the hospital corridor where his mother was being treated. A doctor was already attending to his mother inside. However, Franklin's heart could not be at ease after receiving the news about his mother."Good heavens, did mother not take her medicine?" Franklin wondered.He was very sure that their financial situation had improved significantly, so there should be no reason for his mother to delay taking her medication like before when she had to wait for Franklin to have money.After an hour passed, two doctors and two nurses met
Franklin was dumbfounded as he listened to Clara's explanation about her other illegal businesses. In fact, questions about Clara's true life arose in his mind."It seems your life is full of challenges," Franklin remarked. "Danger lurks from all sides, doesn't it?"Clara agreed, "Of course. In a business like that, many people don't like me. And the competition is also very fierce.""Are you..." Franklin seemed hesitant to continue his words. "Are you also part of a major cartel in this country, Clara?"Clara squinted, staring into Franklin's eyes for a long time. The two looked at each other suspiciously, especially Franklin, who felt he was getting closer to the bright spot in the woman's life in front of him."Ah, no." Clara shook her head, immediately sitting back in her waiting chair. "You should know, Franklin, not all cartels accept a small woman like me."Franklin laughed softly, he didn't immediately believe Clara's words. In fact, Franklin felt that Clara had many personali
Franklin's name was no stranger among the dark businessmen and their customers. Even Franklin was also known by enemies who actually had problems with Clara. It was not uncommon for someone to tail the man while he was working. And on the way home, Franklin had to face various sudden attacks. Before he became skilled with knives or other weapons, Franklin saved himself by flooring the gas pedal, sometimes having to crash around and destroy Clara's car.However, now he was more skilled. Franklin was able to dodge all the obstacles set by his enemies. Still, his adrenaline always raced when working alone.Tonight, Vina was on duty guarding her mother who was still in the hospital. Meanwhile, Franklin had to deliver weapons to a cartel that would be rebelling the day after tomorrow. Franklin drove fast, even though there was a high cliff wall on his right side and the open sea on his left, Franklin kept increasing his speed. He was only worried about the heavy rain that seemed about
An incident of pursuit could not be avoided. Franklin was not very skilled at using his weapon while driving. The narrow roads were also a challenge for him. Again, Franklin had to face Clara with the condition of the car full of bullet holes and collisions with the cliffside.Along the way, Franklin was followed by three cars that were just found out to be Steven's henchmen. Ideally, Franklin should have left immediately after delivering the weapons. If it's like this, his life is in danger, but his heart also hurts remembering Reyna's affair with Steven."Are they actually trying to kill me because I work with Clara, or because Steven knows I'm Reyna's ex-boyfriend?"Until Franklin entered the highway filled with passing cars, his enemies stopped following him. Although along the way, other drivers honked their horns and asked about his condition, probably because they saw the scratches and even bullet holes on the car body."Damn! Clara will probably cut my salary because this is t
The man familiarly called Mr. Steven stood in front of his luxurious mansion. In the midst of heavy rain, Steven awaited the return of his henchmen assigned to terrorize Franklin. Steven did not do this without reason. Something had happened some time ago that ended up turning into hatred.A few months earlier...Steven knew he had already hurt Clara and even intended to take her life. That night, Steven was furious when he was rejected by the woman who was his dream, even though there had been some business rivalry between them. Steven and Clara may not have been as close as imagined, but the man was obsessed with her to the point of knowing everything about her.Clara, from her name to her past, Steven knew it all. He even knew her coworkers and customers in the illegal business. Steven always made time to park his vehicle at the apartment where Clara lived. Anyone who came in or out of her unit, Steven knew. Including Franklin, a young man Steven knew who he was."That package cour
Franklin's original job was disrupted after his meeting with Steven. Since that night, several people often followed him and Franklin was sure they were all people under Steven's leadership. Franklin started to get annoyed, but when working as a courier, he was still an ordinary citizen.However, there was something even more frightening for Franklin. Vina, his sister, often reported seeing suspicious strangers around her school. The quick-witted Franklin, of course, always picked up and dropped off Vina on time for the safety of his only sister.[Remember, don't talk to strangers. Always stay in crowded places until I come.]Franklin, who still had to deliver five last packages, always tried to watch over Vina. It had been a week since Vina felt like she was being watched and she was starting to worry.Vina [Okay, Brother. But please come as soon as possible.]His sister's urging certainly made Franklin decide to head to the school immediately. Franklin would deliver his remaining la
Clara drove her vehicle at full speed. In the middle of the journey, Franklin sent her a message. And as expected, Franklin still wanted to do what he had conveyed to Clara some time ago.Franklin [I'm meeting my ex-girlfriend after delivering this package. So, I'll borrow your car for a bit.]Clara was sure the ex-girlfriend Franklin referred to was the woman who had once made Steven her affair partner."He must want to ask about Steven's whereabouts." Clara snorted.She pressed down harder on the gas pedal. Clara moved quickly and she had to arrive before Franklin found out where Steven was. Although it was impossible to find Steven, because that man never stayed in the same place.Steven had many residences, even his main job as the leader of a legal company required him to move from workplace to workplace. However, for Clara it was very easy to meet Steven. Her job always involved searching, so it was not a difficult matter to find something hidden."I know this may be dangerous.
"Damn it!"Franklin punched the wall in front of Clara. He was angry and confused because he couldn't find any trace of Vina who had suddenly disappeared from her school area. In front of Clara, Franklin started to lose hope."This must all be Steven's doing!"Clara had repeatedly told Franklin that Steven had never stalked his sister, Vina. Clara had even explained it from the beginning when she met Steven at the office building. However, Franklin still didn't believe her."Franklin, this is not Steven's doing." Clara reiterated firmly. "I almost died because of accusing him. You shouldn't go see him."Franklin, who was initially hunched over, immediately looked up. The look of anger was clearly visible in Franklin's eyes. How could it not be, he had been looking for Vina since school let out until midnight like this. But the result was nothing."How can you say Steven isn't the culprit? He hates me for no reason, Clara. He even stalked my sister for a week.""Franklin, Steven does s