''Since when did you notice?'' Gaspar laughed, extricating himself from the dark passage in the restaurant.''Since you started railing me from the private estate.'' Antonio bit the sizzling pork meat, his back, facing Gaspar, who drew in closer.''Well, I must say you're quite efficient, nothing short of the new ruler of a Mafia Dynasty.'' The tall frame of Gaspar came into light, as he dragged a chair and sat opposite Antonio.Silence enveloped the dimly lit restaurant as Gaspar watched Antonio munch on the juicy meat. Both of them didn't say anything for a few minutes, until Gaspar eventually broke the lingering silence with a cough.''I didn't expect you to go against Caleb that quickly, knowing fully well the one behind him.'' Gaspar's eyes turned solemn, his earlier cheeky expression now gone, replaced by a firm gaze.The fork in Antonio's left hand hung mid-air, his eyes looking distant before momentarily sighing.''What do you take the Lorenzo Empire for?'' Antonio snickered.
The Special Bureau of Intelligence, SBI stood as the most powerful multinational intelligence and security agency that worked at the global level, fending off the encroaching power of the Mafia Dynasties, as it kept the fragile balance in the world.The SBI operated in almost all countries, and its prowess as the only organization that could rival the Mafia organizations wasn't to be trifled with.Just like one would expect, SBI had many agents that worked for it. From the undercover agents to the trained fighters, and the myriad of special forces, and battalions.SBI wasn't just limited to security and combat forces, it also had different research facilities across the world at strategic places, including nuclear plants, bioweapon research, and even research facilities related to space.No one knew where the headquarters of SBI was located. At least that information was oblivious to its agents.Inside a large submarine base, in the depths of the sea, one could see different SBI agent
''Y-you.'' Dr Mike's face turned ashen, void of blood.''The… the bodyguard?'' His jaw dropped, realizing that Leonardo had entered the theatre room with them, impersonating one of the male nurses.''You sure are naive if you think you can harm Boss's brother without getting caught.'' Leonardo's soulless voice rang in Dr Mike's ears, making his entire figure tremble.''See, I didn't want to take part in this at all, I can explain, my family was-''''Dr Mike, it's time.''Just as he was about to go on a rant, he was cut off by the voice of a female nurse, informing him that the short break was over, and they had to get back to the surgery.Dr Mike swallowed with difficulty, exchanging looks with Leonardo. His mind was in chaos, should he go and finish his job or stay here and listen to what Leonardo had to say?With every second that ticked, his life could be snuffed out at any moment, and not just his alone, but also his family.''Go back there, act as though everything is normal, fin
'How did I get into this mess?' Dr Mike bit his lips, as he collected the scalpel from the nurse beside him, cutting a tissue.The theatre room was suspended in the usual silence that one would expect. However, this silence was driving him nuts.Dr Mike's back was drenched in cold sweat, his forehead covered by beads of sweat as he focused his eyes on each anatomical component.The further the surgery proceeded, the more his heart raced, and at some point, he had to close his eyes as he struggled for breath.Phew!He drew in a long breath, then released a heavy sigh. There was no point worrying now. Leonardo had listed the options he had, and now it all depended on his ability.Well, he wasn't the only surgeon here. He tilted his head to the right, the other surgeon entering his vision.Her glasses were made from a thin frame, and her strawberry-gold hair was tightly packed in her headwear.He could see her eyes knitting, as she observed from a magnifying lens and the big light sourc
Beep!Beep!Beep!Dr Mike used the brief moment of light out to roll across the floor, escaping the reach of the crazy assassin.Soon enough, the theatre regained its luminance. However, Dr Mike was appalled to see the female nurse's knife pointing at his chest.Bang!The sound of gunshots reverberated in everyone's ears, making some fall to the ground, while others covered their ears, their hearts racing, as it beat against their chests.'W-what's happening?' This was the question that clouded everyone's thinking, but now was not the time to solve a murder mystery or a crime scene.They needed to fend for themselves and leave the theatre alive.Thud.Dr Mike saw the lifeless body of the female nurse collapse to the floor, making his eyes widen in trepidation.'S-she's dead?' Dr Mike's lips quivered, as a whisper left his mouth.Before he could regain his composure, though…Bang!Another gunshot rang in the air. This time around, Dr Mike dived towards the wall, as he tried to find a s
A private jet zoomed off across the sky, blitzing through space at an insane speed.Inside the private jet, ten men in black suits could be seen standing in an orderly manner, their eyes radiating fierceness and sharp auras.Before them was a man, sitting on a golden armchair. His brown eyes, reflecting the bright surroundings.Antonio had a serene expression, his gaze looking distant and unreadable.Tension cloaked the atmosphere, as though an impending doom hung above them. Yet, everyone maintained silence.''How is it going?'' Antonio asked, his voice hushed, almost like a silent whisper.''The new surgeons have taken over, and there are no major complications so far.'' Leonard, who led the men in black suits, answered in one breath.''Also we lost-''''Not now.'' Antonio waved his hands, shifting his gaze away.Leonardo, on the other hand, nodded, keeping to himself whatever he had to say just now. ''Let's go,'' Antonio muttered, rising to his feet, as he headed towards a passage
''How you die and who accompanies you, all depends on your response.'' Antonio took slow, but calculated steps forward.The group of men split into two, as they parted way for him to pass. Every step, every move, and every second radiated grimness and chilling sensation from Antonio's body.His cold eyes looked as though they wanted to rip the soul of their targets into shreds. He was boiling inside, and all he wanted was to tear the man before him apart.''I've told you all I know, I'm just acting on my own volition, no one ordered me.'' The man yelled, shaking his body as he struggled to break out of the chains that tied him to the iron chair.The man had a bald head, his left eye covered by an eye patch, and a few centimetres below the eye patch, a large scar was etched on his face, adding to his ruffian look.He wore a black T-shirt and a black leather jacket. Blood trickled from his face, owing to the previous torture, and burns could be seen on his cheeks, chest, and even his te
''U-urgh.'' The crazed fellow, who Antonio later found out to be Kelvin, grunted weakly as he breathed his last.Blood and mangled flesh spread across the floor, Antonio's body and even his face, which made him look like a bloodsucker.Kelvin's limbs had been mutilated, his fingers twisted. Antonio even painted his face with acid. Yet, Kelvin remained obstinate, only cursing, and begging for them to end his life.Eventually, Antonio shot his balls, and rip off his tongue, since he wouldn't say a thing.''Discard this crap.'' Antonio's hoarse voice rang in the air, his dead eyes shifting away from the inhuman mess he made.Afterwards, he left the room and grabbed a tobacco, releasing a heavy puff. His eyes looked soulless and lost, as every tiny bolt in his head went into motion.Releasing another thick tobacco smoke from his mouth, he scrolled through his call log and dialled a number.Beep!Beep!The line beeped twice before the receiver answered, a familiar voice coming out from the