Both camps of Mr. Ban and Greg Chase were planning their next moves at each other, and this one was going to be bloody. Nobody needed to spell out, how bloody this attack was going to be for both parties, they all just knew that this was a point of no return.A lot would be determined by whatever the outcome of the next war was going to be. ''Since everyone is moving mad and is already near death, I might as well make an appearance in public,'' Mr. Ban announced at home. Everyone had started to move about freely, including Charles Ban, even though he nearly always had to put on a hoodie regardless of the weather, and he was on and off being bald as well as dying his hair different colors. The point was that everyone knew that none of them were safe anymore. It was as if they were living their last days alive, and resorted to doing the most to make their ''last days'' count. So, Mr. Ban thought to join in on the action at once. After all, his days were likely numbered, just like e
''There is a rumor that another war is about to start, and also that the fact Mr. Ban is alive is beginning to spread,'' Boss Shen was discussing with his lead bodyguard, Marcus. Marcus glanced at Boss Shen weakly. ''How is that possible? Everyone witnessed his funeral,'' Marcus said.''We just happened to find out that he is alive because we had a special mission, apart from that, we would have been lost, just like every other person,'' he added.''Yes, but did you see his brother being laid dead and on display in a coffin?'' Boss Shen asked.Marcus frowned.Thinking of it, no one ever did. It was literally as if Mr. Ban's brother was stuck to the ground as soon as he died. Nobody saw him being displayed as usual. Marcus started to get suspicious of if Charles Ban actually died. Just like Mr. Ban, nobody saw Charles Ban's lifeless body during the funeral.How strange. ''What are you thinking about?'' Boss Shen asked Marcus when he noticed that Marcus was deep in thought.''Nothin
''We don't need all those men, Black, I already told you,'' Greg Chase said to Don Black clearly. Don Black clenched his teeth.He had heard that Greg Chase was capable of doing the most but because he had not seen him in any action, Don Black was not going to take chances. ''They'll just hang around. There'll certainly be a need for them, I can assure you of that,'' he replied to Greg.Greg shrugged.He already knew what he was going to unleash that day, and if not that he didn't want it to seem as if he was hijacking the gang, Greg Chase could attack Mr. Ban and his gang by himself, but Don Black insisted on everyone having an input so that when they want to reap from the fruits they sowed, they would do so freely. Made sense.Business-wise, it was the person who made the most input that would reap the most fruits as well during harvest, so Don Black's fears were genuine and valid. So, Greg Chase was alert to other opinions, and he was taking this. Definitely. As usual, apart f
One day to go, and the new war would surface again.The city had somehow heard that there was a watcher among them, and everyone had become afraid. At this point, some had even packed their bags, looking to leave the city for various reasons. Most of them said they would never return to what was now known as a cursed city, and others looked forward to returning to their beloved city after the wars had ended. The rumor that Mr. Ban was not dead, and was still alive had been confirmed by the upsurging of another gang war.The new one was more intense than the previous one. ''The only real fight we have against Greg Chase is Barter. He is a sworn enemy,'' Mr. Ban addressed his men prior to the day that their fate would be stated. ''The rest of you, concentrate o the mortals. Do not for any reason go close to the watcher with hopes that your bullet might be the lucky one to kill him,'' Mr. Ban added. Barter grunted and took off his mask.For the first time since he started to put on
''There is a way out, or so I heard,'' Shadow announced when he saw that the Bans were in a panic.''How did you hear? Margaret, what is going on? How did you know to come here at such a time?'' Mr. Ban asked when he saw his sister and niece suddenly show up at the house. ''Hear about what?'' Margaret Ban asked.She was there for another reason. Seeing that Margaret Ban didn't have an idea of what was going on with Charles Ban, Mr. Ban decided to keep it a secret as it were.He signaled Shadow to make sure that Charles Ban didn't show up in the living room or anywhere around until Margaret Ban and Lucy Ban had left.''What is it?'' Mr. Ban asked Margaret Ban.''Someone came to work in Lucy's company, and suddenly disappeared without a trace after one week of working,'' Margaret Ban reported. While she spoke, she looked around the house and saw that everyone was immensely busy.Up and about.''What's going on? Did I hear that there is going to be another war? Also, the whole city is
Before Margaret Ban could start her own anger at Don Black, Mr. Ban entered his study with red eyes.Since Don Black turned his back on Mr. Ban, Mr. Ban had not bothered to call him for any reason because he felt that Don Black was an adult and allowed to make his own decisions, and if abandoning him for Greg Chase was a decision that Don Black was very sure was the right one for him, then why would he, Mr. Ban stop him or try to coax him differently. But...This particular move by Don Black pained Mr. Ban to the fullest.How dare he send a young man to charm Lucy Ban, his niece?What if things had gone further and then Austin Black slept with Lucy, knowing fully well that he didn't love her, what would Lucy have turned herself into with such a devastating heartbreak bothering her. Mr. Ban was mad as hell. He locked himself inside his study, picked up his phone, and called Don Black.Don Black was handling business as usual when his chief aide hurried up to him with claims that Mr.
''Make sure to stay away from the Bans,'' Don Black called Austin Black immediately after he dropped the phone call with Mr. Ban.''How do you mean?'' Austin Black asked. ''Is there anything the matter? I thought you assured me that there was no way that Mr. Ban would find out about...'' Austin Black was saying this when his father interrupted him. ''He does not know anything. He called me earlier, asking speculative questions, and the rest, he was not sure of anything,'' Don Black replied hastily. There was a brief silence at first, then Austin Black asked. ''Did he mention my name?'' ''Yes, of course, he did. He said you wooed his niece into giving out information...'' Don Black explained. He was somewhat at the edge.''So, he knows everything then. Why are you telling me that he does not know?'' Austin Black asked again.His voice was shaky.He was frightened.He knew Mr. Ban better, and he also knew that Mr. Ban loved Lucy a lot and would destroy anyone that came to her to ha
Soon after Don Black hung up the phone from speaking with Mr. Ban, Margaret Ban's call came in. ''Fuck!'' Don Black muttered with a low voice as he stared at his phone while it rang aggressively. Margaret Ban had not called him in at least three years, and he only caught a glimpse of her any time she was passing by his house, based on the fact that they lived in the same estate. Drawing in a deep breath, Don Black answered the call and put the phone against his ear cautiously. ''Margaret,'' Don Black said, garnering the entire frequency of Baritone in his voice. Margaret Ban's heart quivered, but she was quick to fall back in line, after all, she could not let this man have her at a weak spot. ''Did you send your son after my daughter?'' Margaret Ban asked abruptly, going straight to the point without a doubt. ''What's up with you and your brother asking me this? Damien just got off the phone, screaming at me for the same reason that you are calling. No, I didn't send my son af