Warning: This chapter might contain some violence and abuse.
However, Emily defied his order, glaring at him with a strong determination not to yield to him, while wincing silently in pain.
This immediately infuriate John, making him to gnash his teeth!
He couldn't believe Emily would choose over getting hurt than begging him or giving him her body!" You foolish bitch!"
He slammed her against the car door furiously and released his grip from her jaw but hit her face once again, this time more harder!" Haa!"
A jolt of sharp pain that electrified Emily's whole body, made her paralysed for some seconds, her eyes gradually becoming red.
She couldn't imagine the years of John, holding several arms, and now using his strong hand to hit her!In the moment of pain and discomfort, she felt a crack in her right jaw, coupled with a metallic taste. This crumbled her, wordless with unexplainable pain.
" Still stubborn?!"John sneered at her. Seeing Emily succumbing to the pain, a sense of satisfaction coursed through him.
Tears pricked at her eyes, blurring her vision, but she bit the inside of her chick to stop herself from crying.
In no way would she cry in front of this vicious scumbag!
Even though, she was hurt and sweating profusely, the look of defiance was still obvious on her face.
She would rather die than give her body to John!Again, John let out an irritated and enraged growl and raised his hand to grab hold of Emily's neck!
He wanted to snap it right away! However, Emily managed to shift her neck and rolled away from her position. Swiftly, John threw a blow at her tommy and dragged her back towards him, barking crazily, " Where do you think you are rolling to?! You can't escape from me! Your fate is in my hands! I can determine your death right now!"Emily's eyes were blazing with anger!
She was unwilling, regardless of being at a disadvantage. " I don't care!" She snapped, going breathless with ire!In the struggle, she scratched John's arm ruthlessly, spitting a mouthful of bloody saliva at his face!
Exasperated, dark lines appeared on John's forehead, his expression becoming unpleasant.
" You dare!!!"
Ignoring the fact that Emily was just a woman, he punched her face without restraint, which resulted into her nose getting swollen and broken!!" Hahhhhh!!"
Emily's resolve was shattered by the hit, losing her strength, and she collapsed weakly on the worn out car seat, which squeaked loudly.
Blood with some matters flowed out from her nostrils, the pain intensifying and adding more to her previous pain.
As she tried to took in some hair, she almost suffocated and passed out from the pain....
Staring at her in this state, there was no hint of compassion or pity on John's face, rather he snorted indifferently.
" Aren't you being stubborn anymore?!"
Just then, his phone rang. Feeling a flash of annoyance, he grumbled before answering the call, especially after seeing the caller ID.
" Where the hell are you , John?!"A familiar voice sounded from the other end of the call.
It was his master, Victor.
John rolled his eyes and stepped away from Emily, answering in a low voice, " I am already close. In few minutes, I would be there."
" Idiot! You better don't try any irresponsible action!" Victor reminded him loudly, as if knowing what he was up to. " She is the wife of James Donovan! If he gets to you, you are fried!"
As he heard this, he went into a deep thought, putting on a serious look.
Indeed, James Donovan was powerful and his identity as the god of war was terrifying. But he was unwilling to let go of his revenge!
After some seconds, Victor angrily hung up the call.John knew he was a good loyal friend to Kael during the days they guarded the borders from invaders. Being in the military for a long time, he thought he was going to be the General, however, James snatched his position!
At least, that was what he believed!
Ever since then, he had put it in mind to make James pay, and that was why he betrayed Kael.
He glanced at Emily, feeling disgusted by her bloody sight, and his lips twitched.
Before John could turn away from her, he heard some thing unbelievable!
" You can satisfy your sexual desires on me," Emily breathed out, her chest rising heavily.. She had just thought about this and realized the best thing to do. His dilated his eyes instantly, and he jerked his head backward." Do you know what you are saying?"
Emily struggled to nod, the pain in her nose making her to involuntary groan and shut her eyes!" Yes but ....on one... condition."
She affirmed slowly, raising her right middle finger to signify the one condition she wanted. " What is it?!" John asked impatiently, moving closer to her. " You better don't disclose this to anyone." Although, he was repulsed by her bloody sight, he still couldn't let go of Emily without having a taste of her. This way, he would feel more proud of having something that belongs to James.. Emily cast her gaze downward, taking in labored breathing, and her eyes reddened even more... " Show me that my daughter is safe, and I will agree to all your demands."" You want me to show you that your daughter is safe?" John repeated, furrowing his brows tightly.." Is that even a reasonable request?!" Emily inhaled sharply, raising her hand to wipe away the blood from her nose. " Anything that involves my daughter is reasonable," retorting, she lowered her eyelids that trembled. A huff echoed from John, but he coincided anyway. " Fine. I will grant you your wish." Then, he took out his phone and scrolled casually. After some seconds, he turned the phone screen towards Emily, which displayed a video, and he tapped on the play button immediately. " See for yourself." Emily lifted her eyes, her face crumbling like a used tissue. In that instant, tears lurked around the corner of her eyes as she watched the video of her daughter, tied to an hospital bed, appearing lifeless and immobile. " My baby," she cried out without control, shaking her head. This shattered her heart into a million pieces. No loving mother would want to see her child
Emily, who was already trembling, with her face turning ashen, was stunned when she didn't feel any movement around her. " Huh?" Shifting a little bit, she lowered her head but was met with a different surprise! " Haahhh!" The sight of John rooted in one single place, with his neck sprouting out blood and deep crimson lines filling his eye balls, terrified her to the core! It felt as if she was under a cold corpse! Without thinking twice, she pushed John from her path, and swiftly got up, her eyes scanning the bush anxiously. John's body jerked with the sudden push and couldn't even lift any of his limbs. He didn't expect his plans to get interrupt. Now, his life force was slowly slipping away. Fear filled Emily's heart as her mind raced uncontrollably, failing to comprehend what just occurred. Wasn't John about to sexually assault her? At this time, a tall straight figure like a towering spear, strode forward, exuding a strong presence capable of pressuring a mountain. "
Emily's eyes contracted fiercely, and slowly, she turned her back, a layer of unsettling emotion roaming across her face. " Sarah." A young girl with dim eyes in an halter neck gown, inclined her head downward.Silently, Sarah tightened her grip on the teddy bear in her hands, her eyes gradually becoming red." Sarah. Please, what you heard is rubbish." Emily skipped forward to hold her daughter, who was standing right beside the door, while trying to clarify things immediately. However, Sarah shuffled a step back from her mother, a muffled sob escaping from her mouth. She knew her grandparents didn't like her from the start, but is this how much they despise her? They don't even want her anymore......" This isn't rubbish!" Steven sneered, his face contorting in contempt. He was seriously getting annoyed at Emily's stubbornness. His businesses were failing, and he needed urgent funds, which couldn't be delayed. Only Wei Zhao was ready to help, but it comes with a cond
After receiving the call, James refused to waste any time and headed straight to the car with his long legs. He needed to get to the described location as possible. Voom! The car roared terribly like a lion king after it prey! Staring at the fading figure of James at a distance inside the secret house, Kyle sighed, his expression inexplicable. He knew this was all his fault.But what made him feel helpless was knowing there was nothing he could do about it. " Your guilt won't take you anywhere." Jessica walked behind and offered a polite smile. " I think you should fight along side with him." Kyle glanced at Jessica, his expression moving between surprise and confusion, as if struggling to say something. .Jessica could perfectly comprehend Kyle's turmoil. So, she said nicely, " I can take care of James and Emily. Don't forget I am not only a medical expert but a martial art experts also." Yes, she was not just a renowned doctor, who had worked in the military for years but
Sounds of hurried footsteps dominated the hospital reception as a man bustled in a frenzy manner, exhaling heavily. " Mr. Zhao! They have located this place!" One of the henchmen, who was rushing forward, halted right in front of Victor. Victor was still with Zhao, and they were about to conclude their discussion when the henchman arrived unexpectedly. Wearing a quick frown, Zhao snapped irritatedly, " What are you saying?! Who the hell are you?! Get lost!" He didn't hesitate to scold the henchman as he disliked being interrupted. However, Victor was much more sensible. He raised his brows and glanced at the henchman.." Who located this place?" In a collected way, he questioned him. The henchman tried to steady himself, reducing his heavy breathing, and he parted his quivering lips. " The rumored god of war......" Hearing this, both Victor and Zhao's expressions changed instantly! ...Forest" Yes! General, I can finally see the hidden hospital!" President Richard shoute
The instant, James was able to crack open the giant steel blocking the entrance, he jumped in order to avoid any attack that might come unexpectedly. Descending from the sky like a god about to save a little princess, his facial expression was frightening, and he landed ruthlessly on one of the guards. The guard didn't see this coming, and his bones got shattered!Now, it was uncertain if he would survive or end in hell. Wei Zhao was so scared, watching this that he shuddered like sieve and turned to Victor, standing beside him. He didn't want to believe James could be the rumoured god of war but looking at the formidable strength, and how he just manually busted a giant steel, the thought was hard to push away. Is he really the god of war? But isn't he just a penniless son in law, who only trained in the military for some years? " We have to stop him at all cost. The end won't be favourable." Victor's eyelids were unstable, but he agreed to Zhao's words. There was no going b
Suddenly, a frail voice called out, although light but weak..." Daddy!" Immediately, James was charged up, his ears perking! He didn't waste a time and lifted his head, scanning the walls around. " Sarah!" His deep voice echoed out strongly like thunder rumbling the building, and he skipped away from Victor and Zhao, who was writhing on the ground. " Victor!!" Rolling on the ground, Zhao screamed and managed to stretch his hand forward, as if wanting to stop James. " Where are the men?! You better stop him now! If he gets his hand on his daughter, we are doomed, especially you! The Tarlose family will be wiped out, and you would be gone!" Victor, upon hearing this, tried to regain his composure and adjusted himself. He took out a small cloth to wipe away the beads of sweats on his forehead and quickly made a call. " Where are the men?! I want them here within minutes unless y'all want to be finished!" He threatened in an unfamiliar voice and hung up instantly, exh
After Zhao finished his order, Kyle appeared in the building, striding in as if he was ready to strike anyone that comes his way. Without saying anything, he stood by James' side and rolled his long sleeves from his hands. " Just like the old time." A playful grin tugged the corner of his lips.The trained men ordered by Zhao, didn't waste a second and attacked both Kyle and James swiftly! From their first move, it was glaring they were skilled, and this made James' gaze to narrow. Zhao was quick to caught this slight move on James' face, and he made a ludicrous laughter, clapping his hands together amusingly. " Haha! I know this will be your end! Look at you, you are even nervous about the men I just got.You are doomed! I'm sure you will beg me for mercy and roll on the ground, crying! Haha! Now, kneel on the ground and kow kow to me! Slap yourself a hundred times, then I will consider sparing you or not..." He suddenly went mad and shouted excitedly, taking James' facial move
The sun had barely risen when Kael cracked open the encrypted files from the bunker. They sat around the dimly lit room, the harsh light of the laptop casting shadows across their faces. Kael’s fingers flew over the keys, deciphering the coded messages, unlocking a series of detailed communications.James stood behind him, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the screen.“This is it,” Kael muttered, scrolling through the list. “A network of collaborators—dozens of people working under Zhao. Some familiar names, others not so much. But here…” He paused, pointing to a name on the screen.James’s blood ran cold. His jaw tightened as he leaned forward. “No. It can’t be.”Kael looked at him, brow furrowed. “What? Who is it?”James’s fists clenched. “Derrick Bishop.”Kael’s eyes widened. “Bishop? The same one who—”“Yeah,” James cut him off, voice low, each word heavy with the weight of betrayal. “The one who sold me out years ago. I never thought I’d see his name again, let alone linked to Zhao
The sounds of gunfire echoed across the island as James and his team charged through the compound’s defenses. Explosions illuminated the night sky, and the cries of Zhao’s men mixed with the sharp commands from Kael and James.“Push forward!” James shouted, his voice steady even amidst the chaos.Kael crouched behind a stone wall, reloading his rifle. “They’re falling back, but it feels too easy,” he muttered, scanning the area.James nodded, his instincts warning him of a trap. “Stay sharp. This is Zhao we’re dealing with. He doesn’t retreat without a reason.”Winter’s voice crackled through the earpiece. “James, I’ve hacked into their communication channels. There’s a bunker near the southern edge of the compound. It’s heavily guarded, which means it’s important.”“Understood,” James replied. “Kael, we head south. Jason, hold this position and cover our exit.”Jason nodded, gripping his weapon tightly. “Be careful. This place is a deathtrap.”As James and Kael approached the bunker,
Winter sat at her workstation, her face illuminated by the glow of her monitors.Lines of code streamed across the screen as she dug deeper into Zhao’s network.With every passing second, the pressure mounted. Sarah’s life depended on what she could uncover.Jason stood behind her, arms crossed. “Anything yet?” he asked, his tone tense.“Patience,” Winter replied without looking away. Her fingers flew across the keyboard. “Zhao’s encryption is top-tier, but he’s not invincible.”Kael entered the room, carrying a fresh cup of coffee. “We don’t have time for invincible. We need results, now.”Winter suddenly froze, her eyes narrowing. “Wait. I’ve got something.”James, who had been pacing the room, stopped abruptly. “What is it?”“A series of communications routed through a private server. It’s linked to a property—an island, privately owned by one of Zhao’s shell companies.”James stepped closer. “Coordinates?”Winter nodded, sending the data to James’s tablet. “It’s heavily fortified,
The house was eerily silent when Emily stepped inside, her heels clicking softly on the tiled floor. “Sarah?” she called, setting her bag on the counter. The absence of her daughter’s usual laughter unsettled her.She walked into the living room, expecting to find Sarah playing or reading. Instead, her eyes landed on a folded note on the coffee table.With trembling hands, Emily unfolded the paper. The message was written in bold, jagged letters:“Your family pays for its arrogance.”Her heart stopped. The note slipped from her fingers as the gravity of the words hit her. “Sarah!” she screamed, running through the house. She tore through each room, searching desperately for any sign of her daughter, but Sarah was nowhere to be found.Her knees buckled, and she collapsed on the floor, dialing James’s number with shaking fingers.James was in his office when the call came. The moment he heard Emily’s panicked voice, he was on his feet.“They took her, James! They took Sarah!”“Who?” he
The room was a sea of sharp suits and scrutinizing gazes.Emily stepped to the podium, her heart pounding in her chest.The summit’s audience consisted of corporate giants, political influencers, and some of Zhao’s allies—wolves disguised in tailored clothing.She cleared her throat and began.“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I stand before you not just as a representative of my company but as someone who believes in accountability and integrity.”The room remained silent, the weight of anticipation pressing down on her.“As we forge ahead in this industry,” Emily continued, her voice steadying.“we must address the pervasive influence of corruption and unethical practices that threaten to undermine everything we strive for. These actions do not just tarnish reputations—they destroy lives.”Whispers rippled through the crowd.Emily caught sight of Zhao sitting near the back, his lips curling into an amused smirk. He didn’t appear threatened, but tha
The flash drive glinted faintly under the dim light of James’s office, a small but crucial piece of the puzzle left behind during Leonard’s hasty retreat.James sat at his desk, his fingers drumming rhythmically against the wood as Winter worked tirelessly at her laptop.“Anything yet?” James asked, his voice steady but edged with impatience.“Almost,” Winter replied, not looking up.“This encryption is sophisticated, but nothing I can’t crack.”Kael leaned against the wall, arms crossed.“If Leonard left it behind, he either underestimated us or wanted us to find it.”“That’s what worries me,” James muttered.With a triumphant exhale, Winter hit a final key. “Got it!” The screen filled with files and folders, each bearing ominous labels like Project Revenant and Corporate Sabotage.“What are we looking at?” James asked, moving closer.Winter scrolled through the contents, her eyes narrowing. “Plans to infiltrate Emily’s company. Zhao’s targeting her directly.”James’s jaw tightened.
Jason sat in a dimly lit cell, his wrists shackled to the cold metal chair.Blood trickled from a cut above his brow, a testament to Leonard Tarlose’s ruthless interrogation methods.Across from him, Leonard leaned casually against the table, his perfectly tailored suit untouched by the chaos around him.“Still holding out, are we?” Leonard drawled, his tone mockingly polite.“It’s admirable, really. Misguided, but admirable.”Jason glared at him, his jaw clenched. “You’ll get nothing from me.”Leonard chuckled, a sinister gleam in his eyes.“I don’t need you to talk, Jason. I already know enough. Winter, James—they’ll come for you. It’s what makes people like them so predictable.”He leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper.“And when they do, I’ll be ready.”Jason’s expression didn’t falter, but Leonard caught the flicker of worry in his eyes.“Ah, there it is,” Leonard said with a smirk.“You’re not worried about yourself. You’re worried about her. Touching, really.”Jason sp
the thick shadows surrounding Leonard Tarlose’s sprawling estate. James crouched behind a row of hedges, his eyes scanning the guard patrols. Kael was beside him, calm and focused, his finger hovering near the trigger of his silenced rifle.“Ready?” James murmured, his voice barely audible over the chirping crickets.Kael nodded. “Always.”Through their earpieces, Winter’s voice crackled. “We’re in position. Give us the signal.”James tapped the button on his earpiece. “Copy that. Stand by.”He glanced at Kael. “Let’s make some noise.”Kael smirked and fired a precise shot at one of the estate’s external security cameras. Sparks flew as it shorted out, drawing the attention of a pair of guards patrolling the perimeter.“What was that?” one of the guards muttered, raising his flashlight.“Probably nothing,” the other replied, though his grip on his rifle tightened.James threw a small device over the hedge. It landed with a soft thud, followed by a loud bang and a flash of light.“Chec
Winter sat beside Jason in the dimly lit room, the glow of the computer screen casting shadows across their faces. The database, its interface sleek and cold, taunted them with its message: Access Denied.Jason let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. “We’ve been at this for hours. Whoever encrypted this knew exactly what they were doing.”Winter’s eyes narrowed, scanning the screen. “There’s always a way in. No one builds a system this complex without leaving a backdoor—or at least a trail.”Jason frowned. “You really think Leonard Tarlose would be that careless?”Winter leaned back, the gears in her mind turning. “Not careless. Arrogant. People like him always assume they’re untouchable. But they can’t resist hiding trophies, leaving breadcrumbs to remind themselves how clever they are.”Jason gave her a skeptical look. “And you think his breadcrumbs are in his estate?”“I do,” Winter said with quiet conviction. “Leonard keeps everything close to him. If the key i