Mike's head throbbed as he slowly regained consciousness. The room spun around him, and he struggled to focus his blurry vision. With a groan, he pushed himself up, his body aching from the impact that had knocked him out."Shit," he muttered, his voice barely a whisper. Panic surged through him as he scanned the room, his eyes widening in disbelief. Mandy was nowhere to be seen, and neither was Reed. Dread settled in his chest like a heavy weight as he realized the gravity of the situation. He had failed. Walker would be furious.Mike's mind raced, trying to piece together what had happened. He had been so close to finishing Reed off, but something had gone wrong. He cursed himself for letting his guard down, for underestimating the danger that Reed posed. Now, not only had he lost his chance to eliminate the threat, but Mandy was missing too.Fear gnawed at his insides as he stumbled to his feet, his legs wobbly and weak. He knew he had to act quickly. Walker wouldn't tolerate failu
Kayla sat in the newly acquired apartment that Mike had arranged for her. As she settled in, her phone rang, and it was Mike on the other end. He requested Reed's number from her, prompting Kayla to question his intentions. "What do you want with it?" she asked curiously. Mike replied, "Walker wants to have a word with him." Curiosity piqued, Kayla hesitated for a moment before agreeing. "Alright, hold on. Let me send it to you," she said, quickly typing out Reed's number and sending it to Mike. As she waited for an explanation, she couldn't help but wonder what was going on. "What's happening? Is everything alright?" she inquired, concern evident in her voice.Mike sighed on the other end of the line, his voice filled with frustration. "Nah, getting rid of Reed is proving to be more difficult than we initially thought. But now the boss has found a leverage on him," he revealed, his words hinting at a complicated situation.After Kayla angrily dropped her phone, frustration and anger
Reed knew he was treading on dangerous ground, but he had no choice. The possibility of running into an ambush loomed over him, but he had to gather information. Joyce Palmer was his best bet. She had dealt with Walker Homes before, and Reed hoped she could shed some light on the situation. With a determined resolve, Reed got into his car and started the engine.As he drove through the dimly lit streets, Reed's mind raced with thoughts of his mother's safety. He contemplated various strategies, considering every possible scenario that could unfold. He knew he had to be prepared for the worst, but his heart ached at the thought of his mother being in danger. He couldn't bear the thought of losing her.Finally, Reed arrived at Joyce Palmer's home. He parked his car and took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. He knew he had to be cautious, as danger could be lurking around any corner. Reed approached the front door and knocked, but there was no response. He tried again, this tim
Reed's heart raced as he left Joyce's house and slid behind the wheel of his car. The engine roared to life, echoing his determination to infiltrate Walker Rhomes' mansion undetected.His hands clenched tightly on the steering wheel, his knuckles turning white as he navigated through the dimly lit streets.The night air was heavy with anticipation as Reed's mind raced with thoughts of the mission ahead.He had to remain focused, every move calculated, to ensure success. As he approached the mansion, his pulse quickened, and he could feel the weight of the task at hand.Arriving earlier than the time Mike had given him, Reed knew he had a small window of opportunity to survey the area.He parked his car a few blocks away, hidden from prying eyes, and stepped out into the cool night. The moon cast an eerie glow, illuminating the grandeur of Walker Rhomes' estate.Reed's eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any signs of security or potential obstacles.He spotted the imposing fig
Once the door creaked open, Reed's heart pounded in his chest as he laid eyes on his mother, bound and gagged.Panic surged through his veins, but he knew he had to act swiftly.His eyes darted to the lone bodyguard standing nearby, reaching for his gun. Reed couldn't let him pull the trigger. Without a moment's hesitation, Reed lunged forward, closing the distance between them in a blur of motion.His foot connected with the bodyguard's arm, knocking the gun out of his grasp.The room filled with the sound of their struggle as they grappled with each other, Reed determined to keep the fight silent to avoid alerting any other guards.Blows were exchanged, fists and feet flying through the air as they danced around the room.Reed's mind raced, calculating each move, each strike, ensuring he didn't make a single sound.He knew he couldn't rely on the gun; this battle had to be fought with their bare hands.The bodyguard fought back fiercely, his training evident in his powerful strikes
Reed and his mom short victory escape was short lived as walker's men pursued them in their own car, Reed glanced at the rearview mirror and saw the black SUV gaining on them.He gripped the steering wheel and pressed the gas pedal, hoping to outrun Walker's men.He had just rescued his mom, Margie, from Walker's compound, where she had been held captive for months.They had barely made it out alive, and now they had to face another obstacle."Mom, are you okay?" Reed asked, his voice strained."I'm fine, son. Just keep driving," Margie said, her eyes wide with fear. She looked at the wound on Reed's arm, where a bullet had grazed him.She felt a surge of anger and guilt. She blamed herself for getting him into this mess.She had been working as an undercover agent for the FBI, infiltrating Walker's criminal organization. But she had been exposed and captured, and Reed had come to save her."Reed, look out!" Margie shouted, as the SUV rammed into their car from behind. Reed swerved to
Reed put a stop to the car as they were safe and away from any sign of danger.He looked at his mother, who was sitting next to him, clutching her arm.She looked pale and weak, but relieved."You're bleeding," Margie told her son, pointing at his forehead."Nah, I'm okay, the bleeding will stop," Reed said, wiping the blood with his sleeve.He didn't want to worry her more than she already was.He had just rescued her from Walker's clutches, and he knew she had been through a lot.They both sat inside the car, panting, trying to calm down.Reed glanced at the rearview mirror, making sure no one was following them. He had managed to evade Walker's men, but he knew they wouldn't give up so easily.He had to find a safe place to hide, and fast.He turned to his mother, who was looking at him with a mix of gratitude and fear.He felt a surge of anger and curiosity, and he decided to bring up the topic that had been bothering him for a long time."Why did you go out from the hospital?" he
"Did Ralph leave anywhere to contact him?" Reed asked his mom, hoping to find a clue to his whereabouts."No, but he did leave me an address once, a place I first met him to discuss about the evidence," Margie said, digging into the glove compartment and pulling out a piece of paper, "But I doubt you will see him there because he told me he was leaving when he suspected Walker might be onto him."Reed took the paper from her, and looked at the address. It was a rundown motel in the outskirts of the city, a place where no one would look for them.He wondered if Ralph had left anything behind, or if he had been captured or killed by Walker's men."Alright, I will start from there," Reed said, putting the paper in his pocket, "Maybe I can find something that will lead me to him, or to the evidence."He restarted the vehicle, and drove away. He knew they had to be careful, and avoid any more traps.He knew they had to find a way to prove their innocence, and to expose Walker's lies.He ch