Hmm.Antonio sighed, his eyes looking forlorn, as he reminisced the events of the past, making him feel nostalgic as he drowned in his reverie.''It's a long story, which part do you want to hear exactly?'' ''Everything.': Elvie replied, wearing a serious look. ''What actually prompted you to leave the Lorenzo Empire?''''We all knew that you were the next heir, especially after those missions you single-handedly completed, so why?'' Elvie's voice quietened, her eyes clouded with curiosity.A long silence that lasted for a few minutes enveloped both Antonio and Elvie, each lost in their own thoughts.''It all started during my last mission.'' Antonio's relaxed voice shattered the silence.''I was sent to prevent two powerful Mafia gangs from having a successful business deal that could lead to a merger, making them rise to the level of a Dynasty.Alongside the mission, I was supposed to hand over a suitcase, containing drugs worth millions of dollars.'' Antonio mumbled.''Well, the f
Central region, Southville City.Vivian walked along the alleyway, her eyes crawling with layered suspicion.Her ragged outfit and long, dirty coat swayed in the air, as a biting wind pressed on her skin.She had mixed with the slum, as she began her investigation from here.Elena, on the other hand, took the adjacent street, and they would meet where the streets intersect, near a pub.She had received a call a few days back that a new agent had been sent to join them in their investigation.Hence, the three of them had to collaborate and exchange the information they had gathered so far, to see if they had missed any point, or a loophole in their data.'Is additional help really needed?' Vivian clicked her tongue, her shoulder brushing a man who reeked of alcohol.''Watch where you're going, wench.'' The man cursed, staggering over a few feet, before gulping another mouthful of alcohol from his crooked bottle.Vivian didn't pursue the matter, similar to how any lady in the slum would
Antonio brushed his long, thick beard, as his thick shade reflected the intense sunlight.He had a camera in one hand, and a tripod in the other, along with a small, black suitcase.From afar, one could guess his identity as a reporter, who would go anywhere just to get the juiciest news for his editorial team.He was currently at the border of Middle East and Farez, the only neighbouring country that allowed entry to Middle East.Because of the ongoing civil war, aircraft had been banned, following the shoot-on-sight order that the three major powers tacitly agreed on.To enter Middle East, Antonio could only follow a train, and that was after being scrutinized at different checkpoints.Feeling the thundering sound of the train as it roared to life, Antonio momentarily closed his eyes, treating himself to a brief moment of relaxation.As the journey continued, Antonio could feel the change in atmosphere, as everywhere felt melancholic, the tension in the air, high at its peak.Left,
The gate to the base opened as Antonio and his entourage drove in.The men here were all dressed in kurtas and turbans. Most had the tanned skin tones peculiar to Middle Easterns, and their big turbans and long moustaches were a scene to behold.With a slight nod, Antonio sent them a look of approval, as he dropped from the armoured tank, escorted by the five men who went to pick him.''Boss, would you like to rest now or proceed to hear the Intel we've gathered all this while?'' The tanned man closest to him, who stood at six feet and seven inches, asked.His husky voice, tinged with the local accent, resounded in the air, as the group walked forward towards the base entrance.''The latter,'' Antonio replied in a fluent accent that sounded just like the locals.As they advanced, the ruffians in the base shot a glance at Antonio, their eyes beaming with reverence.Soon, they reached a large iron door, towering up to three metres with a width of several metres. The door was bulletproof
''Is the tool ready?'' Antonio asked, his hands tapping the table in a gentle fashion.''Yes,'' Kateb answered, rising to his feet.Turning to the left, he walked to the extreme where a suitcase lay on a square glass table.Retrieving the black suitcase, Kateb got back to the round table, passing the item to his boss.Antonio received the suitcase and allowed the scan to read his fingerprint.Afterwards, Antonio input a passcode on the button of the suitcase and with a slight creak, the suitcase slid open, revealing the item inside.At first glance, one would mistake the item for the lifeless head of a person, but after careful observation, it wouldn't take a hard guess to understand what it is.A mask!Antonio grabbed the mask, feeling the human-like texture, and the intricate designs woven inside it.The mask served one purpose, and that was to replicate a particular face that was woven on it during its production.It stood as one of the latest technologies, but the materials neede
After the meeting with his men ended, Antonio retired to his room, taking a hot bath to ease off the stress.Wrapped in a white towel, revealing his shredded physique, Antonio worked the conditioner in his hands along his hair, as he shot a glance at himself in the mirror.Beep!His phone beeped and seeing the name that popped up on the screen, he patted his hands with a brown towel, retrieving his phone.''Sup Elvie,'' He muttered, sinking into the large white bed in the bedroom.''Baby… how's the sun treating you, should I come over?'' Elvie's flirting voice resounded from the phone.''Elvie what's the matter?': Antonio asked, ignoring her antics.''Hmph, you're so boring.'' She grumbled, smacking her lips.After a brief exchange of breaths, Elvie hummed before getting into a serious tone.''So far I haven't found anything important… however, something is interesting here,'' Elvie uttered.''Both the Maya retards and the grumpy bastards both received a similar document on the same d
Ten men clad in black, covert uniforms with masks made from the same fabric moved through the shadows.The captain who led the operation moved to the front line, communicating with the others through hand signals.Soon, they neared a big military camp riddled with a myriad of large tents that sheltered the military troops of King Khaled.''Officer 33, take your four o'clock,'' the captain ordered through the receiver in his hand.''Copy that,'' A feminine voice answered, moving in her assigned direction.The captain further gave a few commands, until only two men remained with him.''The Major General is in the farthest tent in our twelve o'clock, you all remember your roles?'' the captain murmured.From where the captain hid, he could see a couple of soldiers on patrol, each armed from head to toe.At strategic points in the woods, landmines were also hidden and missiles that could fire up to several miles stood at different corners of the camp.The first team only had one role, and
''What do you mean by you were unable to contact him?'' King Khaled threw the ceramic cup in his hand, making the brightly lit room echo with the sound of glass shattering.His woolly, brown hair that curled to his nape was in a mess together with the big eye bags that hung underneath his eyes.Huffing and puffing, he gritted his teeth as he kicked the table before him.''I want all of them dead.'' He screamed, blood rushing to his face.Owing to sleep deprivation, he had grown thinner, and even his youthful face was now a shadow of his last.His regal embroidery swept through the ground as he walked closer to Zein.''I need that damn caller, what do they all take me for? A joker, huh?''''Your majesty you need to calm down I believe they're on our side,'' Zein muttered, his eyes gazing upward from his bowing position.Antonio had instructed one of his men in the Arctic continent to call Zein, giving him the details of the covert operation issued by Omar.After the call, Zein had fall
Antonio watched as Alessio and Jasmin got tossed out of his mansion like dirty rags. His eyes, hiding dozens of thoughts that spammed his head.''Hey, Elvie.'' He spoke into the phone as he headed back to his bedroom.''Baby.'' Elvie's high-pitched voice that beamed with excitement rang in Antonio's ears.However, his expression didn't drop, his face remained placid, already accustomed to Elvie's crazed behaviour.''What do you think of parking some billions of dollars in one sweep,'' Antonio smirked, an evil grin plastered on his face.''I can't see you right now, but I can guess the fiendish look on your face, he-he.'' Elvie giggled. ''So tell me, who got in your black book this time around?'' ''Long clients who had stayed in my black book for way too long, and now need to be dealt with.'' Antonio shrugged, sipping from the cup of espresso in his left hand.''Uh, you mean…''''Yes.'' Antonio nodded.''Everything is yours, not interested in what I've left in the past anyway.'' He em
''Sir, some people are seeking your audience outside.'' A maidservant in a brown gown and a furry coat announced, staying outside Antonio's bedroom.''Who are they?'' Antonio asked, his body curled up in bed.''One Mr and Mrs Lopez.'' The maidservant answered with a bow, even though Antonio couldn't see her from the inside.''Lopez?'' Antonio knitted his eyes, his face momentarily flaming up before bursting into soft laughter.''Fine…'' He twisted his waist, still on the bed. ''Let them wait at the courtyard.''''Yes sir.'' The maidservant replied with another bow, before walking away.Inside the bedroom, Antonio revealed a mischievous grin, smacking his lips in amusement.'So Alessio and Jasmin are finally here?' He thought, smirking.A few days had passed since he contacted Adams. A few days of peace and silence when he didn't have to bother about anything urgently. He knew that Alessio and Jasmin at some point would come back to him, and he had been staying indoors in patience, wa
The warm incandescence that shone from the chandelier filled the large room with colours, a stark contrast to the gloomy greyish atmosphere outside.Jasmine paced from one corner of the room to another, her fists clenched, as she let out low curses occasionally.''They still won't explain the reason for their abrupt contract termination, huh?'' she shrieked.''Calm down woman,'' Alessio muttered from one corner of the room, as his fingers swiped across the keyboards.Their business had been flourishing as they expected, until their contractors and major suppliers sent an email this morning, informing them on how they'd not be able to continue business with them.Yet, all their efforts to get back to them have all proven useless. ''What do you think will happen?'' Jasmin asked, her fingers clutching her black bodycon.''I have no idea.'' Alessio furrowed his eyes, his gaze still on the screen.''D-do you think we should sell the business, and you know…'' Jasmin murmured, dragging her
The hot water from the shower drizzled down Antonio's body, relaxing every timy muscles in his body.Turning off the knob, he grabbed his towel, leaving the bathroom which exploded quth steam as he entered the master room.He had returned to his mansion here in the States, and he couldn't wait to have some cozy moments to himself.'What a hectic life are we living.' Anyone sighed, changing into a thick,white pyjamas before sinking into the bed.Right now, all he wanted was sleep, as every part of him screamed fatigue, and since he didn't haveany matter lf urgency at tge moment, he might as well sleep like a free man.'Um, well… in a real sense I'm a free man.' Antonolet out a wry smile,his eye lids already gumming to each other.However, in the middle of his grogginess, his phone buzzed which made him hiss.'Who again?' He murmured with his eyes closed while crawling on the bed.Repeating whether he should check the phone now or just drop everything and have a peaceful sleep, Antonio
The call ended with a beep as Antonio slid the phone back to his pocket.Phew.He sighed, his head tilted to the right as his eyes gazed through the window lost in thought.Silence enveloped him and the driver, the occasional horns, breaking the solemm mood.Antonio had not dropped his phone for more than a few seconds when Elvie's call came in, making him narrow his eyes, knowing that he wasn't expecting her call today.''Baby.'' Her shrikked voice ramg in his ears, making him contort his face.''What is it?'' he asked, ignoring Elvie's antics.''Hmph… can't I call because I miss your voice?'' she asked, making a fake angry tone.''Elvie what is it.'' Antonio snapped, his forehead creasing in annoyance.The conversation with Diego had already made him on edge, and her antics just felt overly jarring right now.Realizing that Antonio was probably not in the mood for some random chit chat, Elvie also fell silent, letting out a soft aigh before proceeding to speak.''I detected a malwar
The beautiful snow that came with sunset fell on Antonio's boots, and grey tuxedo, as he stepped outside of the hideout.His eyes looked into the distance, lost in reverie, as he recalled some lf the things that teanspired these past few days.As he walked towards his car, the man that came with him tagged along, opening the umbrella to shield Antonio but the kattwr waved his hand, gesturing for him to not bother.Tap!Tap!Antonio's boots sank in the snow filked ground, allowing the cold breeze to hraze his skin, alomg with the dryness of winter that rushed through his nostrils.Nearing a few inches away from the black limousine, the back door opened automatically, allowing him to enter, sinking into the back seat.Closing the door, his bodyguard entered the front seat, igniting the cat as he pressed the accelerator, speeding off the snowy road.Ring!Antonio's personal line buzzed,making him narrow his eyes, knowing that only few people had access to it.Glancing at the screen, the
''Argh.'' Agent Mike screamed, as an electric current zap through his body.His two hands were tied to a long metal bar, leaving his body dangling in mid air.Splash!The man in a bear mask drenched him in cold water as he proceeded to turn on the switch, making Alex let out an agonizing rooar.''I'd love to see how much you can continue with this stubbornness of yours.'' An icy, hoarse voice echoed in the dark room.''Who sent you here?'' The man in a bear mask asked one more time.However…Twat.Agent mike spat on his face, revealing a mocking grin.''Go rot in ya mama ass.'' He laughed, choking on his own blood and saliva.Feeling the spit land on his mask, the man gritted his teeth, as he suppressed the burning emotion that threatened to erupt out of him.Bam!The man's fist landed on Agent Mike's face, pushing it to the left, and before his head could regain its balance, he used his left fist to send the head back to its initial position.''Tsk.'' The man clicked his tongue, his
A black submarine rose from underneath the sea, as it floated to the shore coming to a stop.A few moments later, Antonio alighted from the submarine, his feet touching the soft, cold, sand at the beach.Drawing a long breath, his gaze swept across the isolated island where he hid his brother to receive his treatment.He had not been in touch that much since the network here required special rpiter to gain access, amd it wasn't always available.Hence, after he left the other island where he was supposed to meet the lawyer amd Gaspar, he had rushed here, the safest and nearest abode in his disposal.Yet, before his arrival, he received a mews that left his mouth agape.Through the special communication network that he exchange with Leonardo, he received news that one of his base im the States had been attacked.As for who the attackers were amd the reason for their actions, he had yet to find out.''Boss, you're welcome.'' His men greeted him, all of them bowling in a full swing motio
''Careful.'' Raymond muttered, his eyes squinting in doubts.''Well… I guess it's safe.'' Jexter shrugged, ignoring Raymond's warning.Creak!Jexter tried to turn the knob on the safe, but it only turned in a 360⁰ without unlocking the mini door attached to the safe.''Phew, just as expected.'' Jexter murmured, his eyes not revealing any emotions under the black mask.Pulling out a flat device from his pocket, he pressed the button, seeing the device come to live as it shone a red light from the base.Positioning the red light to the door knobof the safe, Jexter waited for the device to finish scanning the encryption on the knob, before sending it to his boss, the man in SBI.Beep! Beep!The device kept beeping as it continued reading the encrypted codes, sending it back as electronic signals to the IT experts under the nose of the operation overseer.As they stood in silence, the upper floor rumbled, drifting thwir attention upward, but everything soon became quiet.''Time is agains