"What do I do with Mr. Patrick, Boss?" Newton's voice rang out with a tinge of concern as he held his phone to his ear. On the other end of the line, Mr. Gregory's voice came through with a mixture of urgency and confusion.Newton stood in his private study, surrounded by shelves filled with books on various subjects. His gaze drifted to the window, the view of the sprawling cityscape serving as a backdrop to his conversation.Mr. Gregory, one of his mob leaders, was the person Newton put in charge of keeping Mr. Patrick, an arms dealer, safe. Newton relied on his sound but no-nonsense judgment to handle the man, but it seemed an unexpected situation had arisen.Newton cleared his throat before responding, his voice calm and composed. "Tell me, Mr. Gregory, what's the issue with Mr. Patrick?"There was a brief pause before Mr. Gregory continued, his voice laced with frustration. "Well, Boss, it appears that what he said about his people coming to rescue him was true. I received a threa
After a brief pause, Newton replied, "Call them, tell them we'll bring Mr. Patrick to the Lakeview office within the hour. Tell them we're going to turn him over to them, but they're going to do a little job for us. Mr. Gregory immediately got on the phone and told the Beanies their conditions for releasing Mr. Patrick. "They want to know what the job is, boss," Mr. Gregory whispered to Newton with the phone to his ear. "It's something they can handle. They'll know when we get there," Newton replied.Mr. Gregory relayed Newton's message to the Beanies over the phone. With all terms agreed upon, Mr. Gregory left to bring the change of clothes for Mr. Patrick. Mr. Gregory handed Mr. Patrick a set of fresh clothes. "Here, quickly change into those clothes, we haven't got all day."As Mr. Patrick quickly changed into the new clothes, Newton instructed Grinch. "Grinch, help Mr. Patrick to the car. Let's make sure he's comfortable."Grinch nodded and gently assisted Mr. Patrick, supporti
As they continued their journey, Newton leaned forward in his seat, fixing his gaze on Grinch. "Grinch, I want you to arrange a meeting with our mob leaders. We need to gather them together in four days."Grinch nodded, acknowledging the importance of the task. "Understood, boss. I'll make the necessary arrangements. Any specific location you have in mind?"Newton pondered for a moment, his eyes scanning the passing scenery. "Same location as the previous ones"Grinch nodded again, jotting down the details on a small notepad. "Consider it done, boss. I'll inform them about the meeting and ensure everything is set."Newton glanced at Grinch with a serious expression. "It's been too long, I need to know what everyone has been up to, during the past two weeks. Make sure to tell them to report something noteworthy. This is the first meeting under the new identity."Grinch's gaze met Newton's. "I understand, boss. I'm sure they have been up to something, and will have good reports to give."
Newton had settled into his study room on Sunday afternoon when a thought suddenly crossed his mind.He remembered he had made a promise to Kira that they would spend time together on the top floor. Newton closed his books and made his way up the grand staircase, anticipating the unique training session that awaited him.As he reached the top floor, he found Kira waiting patiently at the far end of the room. Dressed in her usual tank top and black leggings, her eyes sparkled with excitement, and a mischievous smile played on her lips. She drew two swords from the scabbards hung on the wall and moved toward Newton.As Kira approached, Newton noticed that Kira was smiling broadly and not wearing her usually serious face. He wondered what had caused the change in her demeanor. With an expansive smile, Newton extended his hand to retrieve a sword offered by Kira. However, Kira, misunderstanding his gesture, opened her arms and enveloped Newton in a tender embrace.Newton found himself in
Kira effortlessly evaded and parried several of Newton's attacks. Some of them she didn't even bother to dodge because his wild swings caused them to miss their mark. Suddenly, displaying remarkable agility, she swiftly swept Newton off his feet, causing him to fall onto his back, landing on the ground.As Newton glanced upward, he found Kira standing over him, wearing a wide grin on her face. Overwhelmed by anger triggered by her mischievous expression, he clenched his teeth tightly and promptly rose to his feet, determined to retaliate. However, before he could regain his composure, Kira swiftly swept him back down to the ground.Kira positioned herself and observed as Newton rose to his feet, catching him off guard when she unexpectedly dropped her sword. Signaling him with a gesture, she challenged, "Come at me."Newton found himself in a dilemma, unsure of the best course of action. Should he follow suit and discard his own weapon, engaging in a bare-fisted fight, or accept the c
As the class drew to a close, it transitioned into a session dedicated to revising the topics covered since the beginning of the semester. Newton occupied his regular seat in the middle row, situated at the last column to the left. Alongside him were his classmates Robert and Allison.Although the formal instruction had ended, many students remained in the classroom, engaging in collaborative learning and organizing study groups. Some were engrossed in reading materials, others sought out additional study resources, and a few engaged in friendly conversations. Among the lively discussions, Tonya and Emily could be seen chatting loudlyAfter a lengthy period of aimless and unproductive conversations, Tonya and Emily decided to disrupt Allison's study session with Newton. With malicious intent, they approached the desk where Newton, Allison, and Robert were engaged in learning.Tonya let out a snort, her disdain evident. "What could this 'broke boy' possibly teach you, Allison, that you
"Grinch, please join me in the living room," Newton instructed Grinch over the phone.In less than a minute, Grinch appeared, responding swiftly to Newton's call. Newton placed a black bag on the table, containing the items provided by Willis. "These are the tools we'll use to access the secured door," he explained, presenting the contents to Grinch. He then handed the modified phone to Willis, saying, "Once Zach touches the screen of this phone, his fingerprint pattern will be transmitted to this device here," pointing to a small device on the table.Grinch was taken aback by the advanced technology before him. He had only ever imagined using such sophisticated gadgets, but now he was faced with their reality and the task of utilizing them at the restaurant. "Just how skilled is this Willis, anyway?" he asked, still marveling at Willis's impressive abilities.Newton brought Grinch's attention back to the task at hand. "In addition to capturing the fingerprint, this phone will also an
Grinch, speaking in a hushed tone, expressed his satisfaction with their decision to take the job at the restaurant. "Indeed, these are the faces of our enemies," he remarked, acknowledging the importance of their presence in gaining a clearer understanding of their adversaries. "I'm glad we accepted this assignment. It allows us to observe them closely," he added, reaffirming their shared sentiment.Newton and Grinch entered the restaurant, scanning the area for an available table. Upon finding one at the back, they navigated their way toward it and took their seats."It seems like we'll have to postpone accessing that door for now," Newton remarked, a tinge of disappointment evident in his voice. "Nevertheless, encountering that woman today has shed some light on our situation," he added.Grinch nodded in agreement, picking up the menu and making his selection before passing it to Newton for his turn to choose. The waiter arrived at their table, carrying a tray with their food. New