By this time, Mark and Ben were fully armed. Communication tools, such as watches and small objects tucked in the ears, had been installed and connected perfectly. Their eyes were keen on taking shots from far away and not being seen by Erick's men.It was also seen from their position that the figure of Alice with Rose's aura came out of the car."Welcome, Miss Alice. I'm happy to see you here. I'm sorry if our welcome was not pleasant for you, " Erick said to Alice."Where's my son?" asked Rose curtly."Oh, you're getting impatient. Okay?" Erick responded with a laugh. "Gerry, take the kid out." He continued ordering Gerry to take Shine out.Alice's eyes widened when she saw her son's pitiful condition.'Shine…' Rose whispered in her heart."Shine, mom’s here…" Alice called to the little one being pushed by Gerry.Shine closed his eyes in fear and slowly opened his eyes again when she heard his mother's voice calling out to him."Mommy?" calls Shine weak.It was only a step when his
Alice's face was already pale, with beads of cold sweat dripping down her face and body mixed with blood."Shine, from now on you must be a brave child, a strong child, and not afraid of anything. Cry as hard as you can if you want to cry. Speak clearly if you want something. Tell everyone that you are my great son. You can do that for me, right, boy? You want to promise me?" Alice spoke at length to her son."Yes, I promise you, Mom." Shine answered slowly."And one more thing, son. Listen to little Daddy and Uncle when I'm not around. Don't refuse to eat and pass out again. As much as possible just say what you want, just say it to Daddy and Uncle Troy, okay." Alice added her message again."Okay… But where do you want to go, Mom?" Shine asked, confused."I'm sick, son. I just want to sleep and rest, honey. I'm not going anywhere…" Alice replied in a weaker voice."Boss, stay awake. We'll soon be at the place where Boss Lion's crew helicopter lands, " Mark said worriedly."I just wa
"Good grief. Oh my God… what's going on here? Why do I have to see a bloody scene like this again?" said Troy, who was very surprised even though it was not the first time he had seen such a sight.'This is crazy. Alice, you really are crazy. I can't believe you finished off all these people. But where are you now? Where's Shine?' Sean kept wondering.He did not expect to see victims of mass massacres like this with his own eyes."Bro, this situation is exactly the same as the one I came to at that time. This is terrible. Who do you think did all this?" Troy's question snapped Sean out of his thoughts.Even though he knew who did all this, Sean would have kept quiet.Drrrt Drrrt Drrrt…The ringing of Sean's cell phone vibrated in his trouser pocket."Boss, little young master has been found." said Thunder reported."What? Where is Shine now? And Alice, what about Alice?" asked Sean in succession."Still not clear, sir. The hospital just reported that the little young master had just b
"That's what I've been waiting for since yesterday and that's also what I wanted to tell you. Don't go round and round, Rose. Tell me honestly what have you been doing all this time behind my back?" Lion insisted in reply to Alice's question.Alice gasped. Alice did not expect Lion to say such a thing to her. Even if Alice knew, there was no way Lion didn't know what Alice had been hiding all this time."Should I explain everything? Don't you already know everything about me here?" asked Rose nonchalantly."Of course I know. But I just want to hear the true story of this stupid lover of mine. How did she feel when she betrayed her own fiancé and married someone else at that time? And now I wonder, what is she thinking right now when I'm right in front of her." Lion replied to Rose.Lion's eyes continued to stare at Rose's face. Rose brought her face closer until she became awkward.Kiss!A soft peck landed on Rose's forehead."Just forget it. Don't tell me anything about other men. I
"I don't want to go back. I want to stay here, Lion, " Alice said firmly."You want to be with that man?" Lion responded to Alice's question by turning the question around again."Sean is my husband and I love him. I'm sorry, Lion, I have messed up our relationship…" Alice replied while looking down.Lion touched Alice's chin and lifted Alice's face to look at him."I told you, didn't I? Don't say love to another man in front of me, Rose, or I'll destroy everything in front of you with my hands.""You are mine, you are my sweet little sister, and you are also my fiancé. You can't be someone else's. Only me, only I will have you." said Lion seriously as he approached Alice's lips for a kiss.However, Alice quickly dodged and swatted away Lion's hand."I don't love you, Lion. Please understand. Don't you realize that I've never even said a word of love to you?" said Alice boldly."Love? Haha! That word is a stupid word for mafia-like us. You know that too well. I don't need your love, I
It wasn't until she gave her heart and soul to Sean that Alice worried about her relationship with Lion.However, Alice tries to stay strong and believes that one day, Lion will understand her feelings.But it's not.The lion was less kind and generous than Alice had imagined.Lion loves and can give everything to Rose. But not if you give up Rose for someone else.And this is how it ends. Rose's fears proved accurate.In an instant, the company, her beloved husband, had built was destroyed by a single command from Lion."Lion, should I give up on my love? You're punishing me too much like this," Rose muttered in solitude.Rose sat on the beach that stretched wide before her, leaving her feet and body wet and licked by the approaching waves.But Rose was shocked when her body rose suddenly."That's not how to persuade me not to get angry. You're still sick, why is it so hard to obey and rest?" said Lion softly to her.Rose's tears fell so fast. She felt the helplessness of a woman aga
Without a word, Sean immediately hugged Alice so tightly. Sean cried in Alice's arms and poured out all the longing and burden he felt as if his beloved wife's embrace was the most comfortable place to lean on.Alice stayed silent and cried even though Sean's tight hug hurt her back. Alice ignored the surgical sutures that had not dried, even if the stitches were opened again; she did not care because what she wanted and longed for had already been obtained. Yes… it was a warm hug from Sean."Why did you go? Why did you disappear? Why are you always like this? I almost went crazy looking for you, Alice. I almost died of fright from losing you, honey. I really miss you. Don't ever go again, I beg you…" Sean said while crying.Alice couldn't answer anything. Only sobs continued to be heard as she remembered that she would soon leave Sean and everything here.Her mind recalled the Lion who was also around here. She could have come back and found her cuddling with Sean. Alice was sure th
"What are you saying, Alice? Say goodbye? Where are you going? I won't let you go again!" said Sean, who couldn't accept everything."I will leave this country. Leave everything and go back to where my adoptive father is," Alice replied with a downcast face."And you're going to leave me? How about me and Shine? No, no kidding, honey! This isn't funny at all!" rejected Sean outright."You guys are just a nuisance to my Rose's life. Understand and let her go carefree!" The lion immediately cut off Sean's words."No! You are not a nuisance to my life. You are the most beautiful gift God has given me. Love, friendship, and family. You gave me it all, Sean. With you, I become a perfect woman. I became a beloved woman, became a wife and mother of Shine!""These past few months, I have felt happy in ways I had never imagined in my life before. You are not a bully; you are a great man who turned my black world into color. Thank you, Sean…" Alice said long while crying, looking at Sean."What
"How can a head blow be considered a form of affection? Luckily my head is strong. So, no matter how much you hit me, I won't be stupid," Lion replied with a weak laugh. "Come on, Lion. You should just rest. After you wake up later, you can continue your silliness again," Sky said calmly to Lion. "Yeah, you're right, Bro. I was really tired and sleepy. But, I'm afraid when I sleep, I won't see you guys again later. Let my eyes stay awake like this to see my family's face, Bro..." answered Lion. Everyone touched his heart after hearing each of Lion's weak words with sadness. The daddy, Sky, Lily, and Rose continued to respond to every word Lion said until it was clear in their eyes, the look on Lion's face that was already very pale with his breathing slowly blowing. "Where's my Sunny? Let me hug him," Lion asked again. Sean walked Sunny closer to Lion. Little Sunny immediately hugged Lion's limp body with non-stop sobs. "Sunny, do you remember my message that time, son?" asked
"I didn't think my steps would stop like this. Looks weak in front of you. Makes Daddy and all my brothers sad. Makes Rose and Sunny cry. I'm useless," continued Lion, sadly."No one knows how God plays out His will. And I don't think I need to advise you on destiny. Our fates have been this complicated for a long time," Sean retorted."You're right. If I had known a day like this would come, I might have been more greedy to snatch Rose from you. Make her love me, and get you out of her mind!" said Lion, laughing weakly."Unfortunately Alice was created by God just for me, Lion. Don't dream!" Sean joked replying to Lion's arrogance, "But, so far I'm aware. There's nothing I can force from her. Her heart and decisions are indeed her. As of now, even though she loves me, her love for you is so great. Even Alice is willing to leave me cunningly. Are you satisfied, huh?" he continued."Feel it! I told you, Rose would choose me!" replied Lion proudly. They both laughed at each other's sadn
Everyone's busy life immediately stopped and all attention turned to Lion's deteriorating condition. The situation was quiet even though dozens of people gathered around Rose's house area.Everyone's feelings were shrouded in sadness. Not only Mr. Jack and his children. All of Lion's men had gathered waiting for the good news from their leader, but what they also knew, was it was impossible to expect Lion's recovery at this time.In Lion's room, Mr. Jack and his three children along with Sunny were still crying, calling their daddy's name.They watched some of Lion's men inspect and care for Lion in silence and sadness.With his weak eyes closed, Lion still faintly listened to Sunny's cry for him."Sunny," Lion called weakly.The little one who listened to his father's call immediately slid down from Sky's arms towards Lion's bed."Dad, what happened to you? Was it so painful that you could faint? Tell me, which part hurts? I'll treat you, Dad!" Sunny whined at Lion who was smiling we
Riverside, California…The Black Dragon family arrived at Rose's private residence. Instead of wanting to go back to his own home or base, Lion chose to go back to Rose and Sunny's house.And Lion's current state was weak and immediately lay down on the bed in the room Lion usually occupied when he was there."Rest and sleep your body first, Lion. You're tired. Don't force yourself to keep playing with Sunny. We still have many days to spend together!" Rose advised Lion not to push himself again."I told you, Rose. Don't treat me like a sick person. I want our life to go on as usual, even though it's not like that. Don't remind me that I'm going to die, Rose. That's sad," answered Lion sadly."I don't want your death either. Neither of us wants you to leave. Don't be silly, Lion. Your body can't keep up with you. Get some more rest, and once you're refreshed, you can continue playing with Sunny. He's not going anywhere. We will all stay here with you!"Rose finished advising Lion whic
"Everything will be fine, Rose. Trust your decision. I know you are a strong woman!" said Mr. Jack encouragingly. Rose nodded and smirked."Mommy, why is Daddy sick? It must be because you hit Daddy too hard, right?" Sunny asked her what was on his mind."Not because of your Mommy, Sunny. Daddy Lion did have to rest for a while. You know best, how crazy is Lion in his research, right?" Lily came from behind and explained to Sunny."I don't believe what you say, Uncle Lily. You and Mommy are the same. Always makes my dad sick while playing. Can't you guys just stop practicing war games like that? It's not fun at all!" the smart Sunny complained."You are indeed Lion's son. Even your attitude and nature are the same as your daddy! I stopped talking to you. I will not win against your words!" Lily sneered at Sunny with a funny face."Violence is not a good thing, Uncle. Pain and bleeding. I do not like it! Winning through mind games and tactics is more exciting. That's the real game!" Su
Sean smiled cutely. He got off the sofa and was now kneeling in front of Alice."I don't know how stupid I was for ignoring your feelings. Sorry, because I don't understand at all what your current wish is. I guess all this weirdness of yours is yet another trick to leave me after you disappeared again for half a day!" said Sean."You idiot! Why would I trick you again? Can't you see I was so scared all night because I saw you die for such a stupid reason? I don't want to see you like that again, Sean!" Alice scolded him."Thank God I thought wrong. I'm too scared to lose you again, Alice! Don't ever leave me again!" Sean said happily as he rested his head on Alice's lap.'Sorry? I'm the one apologizing, Sean. Because I tricked you again this time!' she said quietly in her heart."Then where have you been all afternoon? When I was confused when you disappeared suddenly. Of course, I panicked. I thought you were going with that jerk again!" Sean said honestly telling his panic."Thunde
'Sean, can we meet and talk? Come to where I show you!'That's the content of the short message that Alice sent to Sean."What are you going to do again this time, Alice? I won't let you do anything stupid again!" Sean muttered as he rushed out of the hospital.The whole way Sean kept muttering. He was very worried about Alice's decision that would change again and might leave him.It was getting dark when Sean's car pulled up in front of the lobby of the Garendra Conventions Hall. One of the five-star hotels is a hotel owned by the Garendra family.Sean again confirmed the address Alice had sent on his cell phone. Sean was very surprised at what Alice would do now.'Why did Alice tell me to come here? After leaving suddenly, and now want to meet at this place,' said Sean in his heart.Sean headed straight for the room Alice directed. And when Sean was right in front of the designated room, the door suddenly opened with the figure of Alice welcoming him.Sean's eyes didn't even blink
"Since when did you experience this, Lion? Tell us!" Lily told Lion to explain to all of them. The meeting of the 5 mafias was heavy with the silence of each person there. "It's been three months since I had this disease. I got this disease when I finished researching animal deaths near my laboratory. Many animals died mysteriously. And I was suspicious of the artificial lake water around there," "And my guess is right. This type of amoeba is the cause of the death of these animals. When I did intense research, I was exposed to," "As much as possible I made an antidote to destroy this type of amoeba in the lake and finally I succeeded," "I knew I was going to die, just like those animals. But I kept trying to stick with the potions I made until I lasted long enough." "Then, I tried it into the lake and the results were satisfactory. The animals survived and no longer died without cause. But I," "This is my bet with God. I also don't understand why I haven't died yet. But, as mu
"Dad, the spy Ramos Eagle Murphy who was caught yesterday, has opened his voice and admitted that Ramos is traveling to peaceful countries to create a new army." Sky reports regarding Ramos. Ramos is the leader of the raid on the Black Dragon headquarters years ago who is still being searched. Ramos is known to have run away with his adopted brother, Damian. They are the founders of the second-generation Eagle Murphy mafia group. The Eagle Murphy mafia group left only the two of them after all the leaders of their branch groups were exterminated to their roots along with other rebellious mafia groups. "I suspect, they will visit this country too, Dad!" Lily also expressed his thoughts. "I didn't think that the two of them were thinking of coming to this country. Damn! I won't let those bastards spread the seeds of evil in this country!" Ramos and Damian may look to the peaceful country of Indonesia to develop their criminal group again. After all, if they started to enter throug