''W-what is a car doing here?'' Omar frowned feeling a gravesense pf foreboding crawling over him.Constricting his eyes, he pressed a button in the car so it could avoid the strange car parked in the niddle of road.However, before the car could even yield to th new command, a missile that travelled at suoer sonic speed came from nowhere, hitting thehis front wheel.Bang!Omar's vision blurred as he got disoriented die to the sudden collision. As for the car, the missile upturned the car, flinging it several metres of the road leaving metal craps scattered on the road.The armoured speed car, having lost one of its wheels came to am abrupt stop, the top now skidding on the rough edges of the road before colliding with a small hill.''Done, Boss.'' A voice cale out from the radio receiver in Antonio's hand.He sat in his black van, watching ss everything unfold before him.He had suspected that Omar, a cockroach hard to kill woultry to pull a trick at the last moment to escape Maria's
''Are you going to open your eyes or you'll continue to pretend that you're still unconscious.'' Antonio's voice stabbed Omar's in the bead, making him wince.Squinting his eyes, Omar's face twitched, contorting to a deep frown as he eventually opened his eyes.His eyes rolled as they absorbed the new surroundings, wondering where he was.It jad already beengew hours simce Antonio brought him, allowing the medics to proceed with his first aid treatment. And now it was time for questioning.''Whete am I?'' Omar hoarse voice echoed in the dimly lit surroundings.''Where you are is of no concern to you, because today, I'm the questionnaire, and the judge.'' Antonio replied in a flat tone.Upon hearing this, Omar's stomach churnef as he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over him, raising his heart.''See young friend, I don't know what you've heard, about I promise you I can explain… I'm beings honest, I can explain, just give me the chance to.'' Omar pleaded, his voice soundin
''He's vwey cautious, he nevwr revealed his identity… if not for the ten million dokkars up front he sent, I would have evwn taken bim seriously.'' Omar answered,his voice sounding dry and cracky due to all the scream his voice box had been subjectes to in the oasy few hours.Upon hearing this, Antonios frowed, narrowing his eyes in contemplation.He could tell that Omar wasn't lying, but what bothered him was the identity of the person who issued the mission. Moreover, what importance could be attached to a painting that would make someone spend a hundred million dollars in its search.Ans then the president of the States… he had always known that someone in the government was behind his downfall but he couldn't imagine why the president would even do that. As far as he could remember, he had never overstepped his blundaries befre the man previously, so why would he order for bis assasination?The more answers he got, the more questions that unfolded which made Antonio grit his teeth
Omar's agonising roar flooded the basement as Antonio walked oi of the bright,smoky, congested surroundings.Onar kept battling with the chains that pinned him to the chair, as the flames dwvoue his.skin and bone witg no mercy, yet tbere was nothing he coukd do about it.He could only yell, spasm, and cirse in excruciating pain, as buring sensation eroded hid mind.Eventually, the pain became unbearable, making him pass out, as he eventually fell ahort of oxygen.Time ticked as the starless, grim night proceeded to the early hours of predawn.Onar ha been burnd tp cinder, his charted bones and ashes being the only thing keft on the chair and the areas surrounding it.His charcoal-like corpse, glued to the chair.A once, powerful and rich politician and ruker who had his country in his palm, controlling everyone under him had just passed away in one of the most humiliating and excruciating way.The authority of the country was just about to fall in his hand yet, his preordained reality
''Umm, well, I believe so.'' King khaled fumbled revealed a wry smile.Antonio shot him one more glance with a neutral expression before glancing at his phone that just vibrated in his pocket.Retrieving the device, he saw a notification and on reading it,his expression couldn't help but waver for a second before returning to its usual neutral face.However, king khaled also felt that something was wrong,maming his brows arch.''Is everything ok?'' he asked, furrowing his eyes.''Yeah, I need to go now.'' Antonio replied, rising to his feet as he headed towards the exit.''Ah… okay, in case you need anything you can always contact me.'' King khaled also rose to hia feet, accompanying Antonio and behind.Soon enough, Antonio stepped out, slamming his car door as he sped off.King khaled watched the disappearing figure of the car, amd he couldn't help but release a long sigh, his shoulders dropping as an imaginary mountain was lifted of his head.''He sure has the oppressive atmosphere
In a dimly room, filked with simole decorations, a black brown table stood at the centre lf the room, and six chairs surrounded the chair.Three figures in black suit sat on each chairs,their silhouette, mwrgingwith the surrounding shadow as they all exchanged glances.The wall, adjacent to the black iron door had a simple mural of a black gigantic statue, clad in a black suit, and from its waist down ward, everything was covered ingold cpins as though the giant drowned in them.On the left handof the giantwas a balance scale, and on his right was a spherical, blue ball.However, due to the dimly lit surroundings, th matte finish od the mural blended with the wall, almost unnoticeable to anyone who didn't pay attention.Apart from the mural, nothing deemed significance, except for the golden chair that each person sat on, yes… each chair had been sculpted from gold, as they reflect the daek glow in the room.And in the middle of the round table, was a diamond that bounced back light.
The large blades of a chopper sent gust of wind downwards, sending dust everywhere, as it landed on the open plains.After a few moment, Antonio stepped out of the helicopter in a pair of black sunglasses, and a matching black tuxedo.He looked across the plains, adjusting his shades before walking forward all alone.The dust in the atmosphere merged with little particles of snow, turning everywhere grey while reducing visibility to some degree.Seeing no one in hia vision, Antonio pulled out his phone, as he went through the map that Gaspar sent to him.'What a weirdo.' Antonio's narrowed his eyes, returning the phone to his pocket as he asvbces south in his four o'clock direction.After covering dozens of metres, a white cottage appeared in his view. Sparse shrubs frozen in snow surrouded the cottage, akongside the mahogany door.Halting in his tracks for a few minutes, Antonio shrugged before approaching the door, inserting a small card he got at the airport prior to his arrival he
Antonio rolled on the ground immediately the door sprang open, his handgun aimed at the door.His squinted eyes glowed in the dim surroundings as he awaited who the intruders were.''Who's there?'' A feminine voice echoed in the room as teo figures appeared at the entrance.Immediately after the entered, though, they also jumped to the left just as Antonio pulled the trigger.Right after that, the three silhouettes had risen to their feet, pointing thwir guns at each other.''Identify yourself!'' The lady at the from ordered, her gun aiming at Antonio's head with menace.Antonio's gaze landed on the lady, making him narrow his eyes, ignoring her order.He couldn't help but wonder who these two ladies were, and what they could be doing in this location. Most importantly he had yet to know whether they were the culprit behind Gaspar and the lawyer's death or not.'Two against one, each attacking from different angle.' Antonio's eyes moved from left to right, analyzing his situation befo
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