Chapter 242After waiting for about an hour, the evening had already started to fade into night. Alisha and Kai sat in the waiting area of the service station, each lost in their own thoughts. Alisha tried to stay calm, but worry etched her features. Finally, the mechanic approached them, wiping his hands on a rag."I'm sorry to inform you, ma'am," the mechanic said, his voice filled with genuine regret, "but there's a part missing that we need to fix your car. We don't have it in stock right now."Alisha's face fell. "Oh no... How long will it take to get the part?"The mechanic shook his head. "I'm not sure. It could be a couple of days before we can get it in and fix your car."Alisha sighed, rubbing her temples. "That's just great. What am I supposed to do now?"Kai, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. "Don't worry about it, Alisha. I'll drive you home myself."Alisha looked at him, relief washing over her. "Are you sure, Kai? It's pretty late, and I don’t want to inconvenie
Chapter 243Liam flickered his eyes open, his head pounding loudly. He couldn't quite remember anything and didn't know where he was.For a few moments, everything seemed blurred, and there was a beeping sound all around. He looked around and saw himself connected to the beeping machine and then realized he was in the hospital.He relaxed, and the memories began to come back to him. He checked his body and saw the slightly burnt and bruised areas that were covered. He felt pain for the first time.How long had he been passed out? He couldn't tell. He tried to call out to someone, but his voice was really low.After a few minutes, a nurse walked into the room carrying a tray. When she saw him, she quickly placed the tray on the table and called out his name, "Mr. Carter, you're awake!"Liam tried to speak, "How long... have I been out?"The nurse gestured for him to hold on and said, "Don't panic, Mr. Carter. You're alright. Let me get the doctor." She quickly rushed out to fetch the d
Chapter 244Meanwhile, back at EMC, James was in his office, organizing materials for the upcoming staff meeting, when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and saw it was Doctor Avery calling. Without hesitation, he picked up."Doctor Avery, good to hear from you," James greeted."Hello, sir. I have some good news for you. Liam Carter is finally awake," Doctor Avery informed him.Relief washed over James. "That's wonderful news! How is he doing?""He's stable and showing signs of improvement. He'll need time to recover fully, but he's out of immediate danger," Doctor Avery explained.James got up from his desk and started pacing his office, feeling a mix of emotions. "Thank you so much, Doctor Avery. I know I asked a lot of you, but I really appreciate everything you've done.""It's my job, sir. Besides, you and your family have always been good to me. I’m glad I could help," Doctor Avery replied warmly.James nodded, even though Doctor Avery couldn't see him. "I can't thank you e
Chapter 245The news of Liam Carter's recovery spread throughout Emerald Falls like wildfire. Within a short amount of time, Mr. Sterling caught wind of it. He, Williams, and Morris Huggo were gathered in his lavish office, the tension palpable as they contemplated their next move."This is a problem," Mr. Sterling said, pacing the room. "Liam Carter surviving the fire was bad enough, but now he's recovering. We can't let him get back on his feet."Williams, lounging on the couch, nodded. "Agreed. But that guy who nearly killed us last time—he's formidable. We can't risk going back there ourselves."Morris, slouched in an armchair, added, "We need another approach. Something more covert."“What is the plan? Spill it out!” Mr. Sterling was almost yelling.Williams leaned forward, a glint in his eye. "How about we hire someone? An assassin, but not just anyone. A female hired killer. She could disguise herself as a nurse and finish him off. Nobody would suspect her."Mr. Sterling stoppe
Chapter 246As Williams left Mr. Sterling's office, his mind whirled with thoughts of his own ambition.He hadn't forgotten his initial plan to eliminate Mr. Sterling and everyone else once their mission was successful. The way Mr. Sterling had been commanding him lately annoyed him, but he kept his cool, acting loyal to prevent any suspicion.Liam was their immediate problem. Once Liam was out of the way, he would turn his sights on James. After dealing with James, Mr. Sterling would be next, allowing Williams to make away with all the money in EMC.Walking down the dimly lit hallway, Williams considered who would be the perfect person to disguise as a nurse and eliminate Liam in the hospital. Then, the name Sasha crossed his mind.He remembered how they had met years ago in Redwater, a small but bustling town known for its underground dealings. Williams had been on a job, a high-profile hit that required finesse and stealth. Sasha had been assigned to the same target by a rival fact
Chapter 247Sasha put her gun away and stood up from her seat, walking to the back of Williams' chair. She cuddled him from behind and inhaled deeply, savoring his scent. "I've missed you so much," she whispered.Williams turned his head to face her, a cautious smile playing on his lips. He wrapped an arm around her neck, pulling her closer. “I have missed you more.”Their lips met in a passionate kiss. Sasha's kiss was fervent, tasting of alcohol and desperation. Williams reciprocated, knowing he couldn't afford to push her away now.He stood up, lifting her effortlessly and placing her on the hard table. Their lips remained locked, and her hands moved quickly to unbutton his clothes. He tore at hers, his face buried in her breast, kissing and sucking hungrily.Her breasts were as sensitive as he remembered, and he nibbled on her nipples, drawing a moan from her lips. Williams shrugged off his jacket and white shirt, his hands moving to pull down Sasha's trousers.The room was filled
Chapter 248As they walked into the hall, Williams and Sasha saw a bloodied man tied to a pole, screaming loudly as Jack beat him mercilessly with a baton, commanding him to speak.The rest of the gang members were either sitting or standing and drinking, or smoking while watching the scene.Williams and Sasha approached, and Sasha signaled for Jack to stop. Jack stepped aside, giving them a proper view of the man."He’s a member of the Black Vipers," Sasha told Williams. "They killed two of our boys last week.""Hmm. If it were up to me, I'd have torn him limb by limb by now," Williams replied, and folded his arms.Jack, tall with a scar across his cheek and already pissed with Williams for sleeping with Sasha, interrupted sharply, "Shut up on what you don’t know and mind yourself. This doesn’t concern you."Sasha sensed his hostility towards Williams and told him sternly, "Enough."Turning to Williams, she asked, "So, what do you have me do with him?" She was clearly trying to pleas
Chapter 249The next morning, Sasha woke up to find Williams already dressed and about to leave. "What are you doing?" she asked in a sleepy voice.Williams, buttoning his shirt, looked at her. "I'm leaving. I need to report to work."Sasha's eyes cleared, and she sat up, almost annoyed. "Why so soon? I thought you were staying longer."Williams sighed and turned around, gesturing with his hands for her to understand. "I need to be at work. It's very important."She frowned, and he could see her displeasure written all over her face. He went to the bed and sat beside her, holding her by the shoulders. "Listen, the task at hand is really important. We need to carry it out immediately. I need you to fly into Emerald Falls before tomorrow."Sasha's expression softened slightly. "Before tomorrow?"Williams nodded. "Yes. Once everything is suc