“Whoa. I thought you weren't coming with me?”Ryzen glanced at Federico who was right behind him. The man was all serious. His face was void of any emotions as if he was really in deep thoughts. “Hey? Are you okay, Federico? You seem so serious.” Ryzen nudged him on his shoulder. The two were half running towards the house. Ryzen was a little bit limping, but he didn't seem to care about himself. He’s determined to save both Simon and Addison. “Are you planning something? What are you going to do? Don't tell me you're planning something evil?”Ryzen halted and grabbed Federico's arm. When Federico looked at him, that made him realize that he’s into something big. “What is it? Come on, man. You can't leave me on this one.”Federico pulled his arm and sighed. Yeah. He’s really into something not good. And it might compromise everything. “Just shut up and follow me.”He led the way. Guns were in both of his hands. He’s in total war mode tonight and he’s going to bring hell to an
Simon should have known better, that Mancini will never be Mancini if he won’t play dirty. It took him a few seconds before he felt the numb feeling starting to creep from his abdomen. When Simon looked down, he saw Mancini’s blooded hands, he was holding a small knife embedded into his abdomen. When he looked up to his face, he saw the sinister smile plastered on it. Victory was written all over his face. “Do you think I will let you kill me? You are meant to die in this place, Morelli.” He spatted. Simon started to loss his strength. He backed down and stagered until he dropped on the floor. His visions become blurry. No. He can’t afford to die now. Faces flashed inside his mind. Simon coughed and he tasted his own blood from his mouth. “You…” he can’t find the strength to speak now. Mancini stepped forward until he was standing just in front of Simon. He squatted, his face leveled on his. Without any warning, he pulled the small knife from Simon’s abdomen. Blood gushed
Addie’s body was shaking while she took steps towards the unconscious man lying on the floor. She was certain it was Simon though she couldn't see his face. “Simon,” she whispered. Her voice was shaking and her lips were quivering. When she saw him move a little, Addie rushed to him. Tears fell from her face when she saw Simon’s state. He was bathed with his blood and looked like he was losing it. “Simon, hey, I’m here.” Addie tried to keep her voice from shaking, but it was useless. “We are going to get out of here, I’m taking you to the hospital.” With all the strength that she had, Addie tried to pull Simon up but he was too heavy for her. She tried again when she felt a hand grab her arm. It was Simon, he was smiling weakly at her. “Hey, you’re here,” he said weakly. His eyes sparkled as he looked at her with adoration. Addie’s tears fell. She was happy that Simon was now conscious and could talk to her. “Yes, I was looking for you. I can’t afford to leave this place knowin
Before Simon lost consciousness he saw that he was already in the mansion. Addie was with him throughout the ride. It’s a good thing they got out of Mancini’s mansion before it exploded and burned to the ground. Ryzen and Federico were there when they finally made it out. And much to Simon’s surprise, Federico got Mancini with him. The deeming light of the bulb and the fading sound of machines beeping was the last thing Simon heard before he was devoured by complete darkness and stillness. He was waiting for Addie’s voice but he never heard her. The moment Simon regained consciousness he was welcomed by a piercing pain in his abdomen. He opened his eyes and he instantly recognized the room, he was in his room here in the mansion. He winced when he tried to move, and he looked down on his body, his torso was wrapped with a bandage. He took a deep breath as flashes of memories came into his mind. The plan to save Addison, his face-off with Mancini, how that man stabbed him, and how
It’s been weeks but the trauma was still fresh from Addison’s mind. The fear was still present inside her heart and she couldn’t help but overthink things. She was drinking her coffee one early morning in the gazebo inside Simon’s estate. She still can’t get over the fact that they were able to make it out of Mancini’s mansion. Thinking about her heart suddenly felt heavy. That huge man who helped her never made it out. He was one of Mancini’s most trusted personnel but he was so kind that he helped her. If only Addison could turn back the clock, he wouldn’t have left him in that state there. Regret and guilt consumed her. “Hey…” Federico came with a cup of hot coffee in his hand. “You wouldn’t mind if I joined you, right?” He looked fresh with his hair combed to the side and had a bright smile plastered on his face. Addison smiled at him. “No, not at all. Come.” She gestured to the empty seat in front of her. Simon was still recovering from his stab wound and Addison had the
Addison was overwhelmed that Simon had taken them on a grandiose vacation. Yes, she had been to other countries before but it was all for her work. This will be the first time that she’s going on a vacation, and she has to thank Simon for it. Simon has always been good to her. He may not be that vocal with his feelings but Addie could feel his genuine concern and love for them. She swallowed the invisible lump in her throat. Now that everything is going well for all of them, she just hoped that Simon would not go back to where he started, the Mafia clans. She knew very well that he was an heir to a billion-dollar empire and he had to take his place in the underworld, but Addie didn’t want him to be part of that again. It was too dangerous. “Hey, are you all right?” Addison’s attention was diverted to the man who was beside her. They were on a plane going to Egypt and it will be a long ride. “I was just thinking about Simon.” She admitted. There’s no use denying something that bo
“Are you sure that you two are going to be alright?” Federico asked Ryzen again. They were gathered in the living room of the house that they rented. It’s a two-story bungalow house. Simon preferred to rent a home than stay in a hotel. Ryzen shrugged his shoulder, ignoring Federico’s worries. Simon tapped Federico’s shoulder, he was standing behind him. “Don’t worry about it, they are going to be fine. Right, Ryzen?” Simon and Federico both turned their heads to look at Ryzen. “Of course!” Ryzen yelled out in panic and followed it with a laugh. “You can trust me on this.” He assured them, confidence was laced in his voice. Federico wasn't sure about this one. He was damn worried, but he knew he can’t do anything about it if that’s what Addison wanted. Addison wanted to explore Hong Kong and she requested that she would go by herself. Federico and Simon said no, and told her that it would be too dangerous for her to go alone, especially in a place that she’s not familiar with.
Hong Kong is such a busy city. Addison couldn’t be happier to see people bustle in the middle of the huge city. The crowd makes her excited. The beautiful faces of Asian people. “I can’t wait to try their food!” Addison gushed. She pulled Ryzen going to a street vendor who sells different kinds of street foods. After going from one store to another, Addison was famished. “Ryzen! What are you looking at?” She pulled his attention back to his. She glanced in the direction that Ryzen was looking but she saw nothing there. “What? Did you see a beautiful Chinese girl?” Addison teased him. But Ryzen didn’t bite in her joke. He looked serious and worried at the same time. “Come on, let’s eat! I think their food is so delicious.” While Addison was busy talking to the old woman who was selling the street food, Ryzen squinted his eyes. He was sure that someone was spying on them, his gut feelings wouldn’t lie to him, and they never failed him before. Addie handed him a mouth-watering fo