“So, boy. Here's the thing: we need you to hack a system for us. We are without our agent at the moment and I heard that you are a formidable hacker.” Gideon said as he popped a piece of gum into his mouth. He didn't smoke, never had, but when he got too nervous, he liked to chew gum.The boy adjusted his glasses again and looked at Gideon, still amazed.“Yeah… Is this some kind of test?” he asked and Gideon rolled his eyes."I'm not a cop trying to catch you with your hand in the cruse." Gideon sighed. “I need you to get into that system. I need to know if a person is still alive.”“Look, then I think you should go to the police. I am not…"“Enough with the small talk, boy!” Gideon said and approached the boy, who took a few steps back until he bumped into a trash can in the street and almost fell with it. But Gideon caught him by the collar of his shirt. "I need it now. I will pay you well for this.”Peter remembered the wad of cash his father was given and didn't doubt that the man
Peter was very competent at what he did and Gideon was thoughtful as he watched the boy working on what he had been asked to do.'If he had had more opportunities, maybe today he would be much better off in life', he thought and looked at Brandon, who didn't take his eyes off Peter.Brandon was worried. He knew that if he didn't hear from the Clan, he would be forced to travel, but without being sure about Krasner’s death, he couldn't afford that luxury. He would be risky and falling again from the mad doctor's hands would be certain death.It wasn't that Brandon feared dying. No, he was not afraid of death. Not when it came to himself. But if he was captured and killed, Gideon and Lucy would be after him for sure and they would most likely suffer the same fate. And that Brandon could never risk."I got it!" Peter announced and started rummaging around. “Their initial system is rudimentary, but despite that, it's all well done and protected. Afterwards, the bastards managed to put up
After Peter was dropped off at a house with Ashford security, Gideon went to the hospital to visit Wanda. Her father was there and when Matteo saw his future son-in-law, he decided to talk to him."Ah, Friedrich, can we have a word before you go into Wanda's room?"“Yes, of course, Mr Grayson.” He answered and the two sat on some benches farther away, where there were no people around.“I'll be direct, okay? Wanda and you… Are you really going to get married? I mean, are you a real couple?”Matteo Grayson's question made Gideon frown. He didn't understand why that man decided to ask him something like that.“Yes, we’re going to get married. And yes, we are a real couple. Wanda is the woman of my life, Mr Grayson.”“It's just… She came up with these questions about me forcing her to marry another man if she didn't marry you. I know you've been through the odds and ends, but did anything else happen? Something I don't know about?""No. Wanda is the love of my life, the woman I want to s
“Bloody Krasner hides like a goddamn rat!” Brandon roared and slammed his fist on the table.“Calm down, my son. I'm sure you'll be able to catch this bastard.” William said quietly, trying to contain Brandon's anger. The two were in the office.After Brandon and Gideon returned, Brandon had taken over the family business. William wanted to dedicate himself to his wife and new baby. Even that was an added concern, because if Krasner was after the Ashfords, the baby was one of them.“Father, I want to propose that you stay in a safer place.” Brandon declared and sighed. “If something happens to Gideon and me, our little brother will be the only heir in the family. He needs to be protected at all costs.” Brandon said thoughtfully and William felt bitterness rise in his throat.“Don't say that, boy!” He stood up and ran a hand through his hair. “Nothing bad will happen. You and Gideon have survived this far and Krasner will not win!”William received a letter with blood tests. He already
“Senator Oliver Johnston.” Brandon responded calmly. “He's one of the men apparently most involved with bloody Krasner. He knows what's going on and he uses the power he has in the government to divert attention to all that fucking mess Krasner and the Gang do."“And how will we get to him?” Gideon asked, taking the chair across from Brandon's desk. “We cannot attack him directly.”A devilish smile appeared on Brandon's face as he explained the whole plan to his brother.Wanda was released from the hospital, but would need to be on bed rest for the next week in order to fully recover. Lucy asked Brandon to stay at the Grayson residence, as it was also her rightful home. But Brandon refused, he didn't consider that house safe enough and he was afraid of risking Lucy's safety."I'm already a big girl and I know how to take care of myself." She pouted, running her hand over his jaw as she sat on his thigh. Brandon was sitting in his office chair, where he'd been spending most of his days
Gideon and Brandon were both waiting downstairs for Lucy and Wanda. The two prepared together as a team. Both insisted that they be perfect. They were both eager, their tuxedos impeccably lined up. IF it weren't for Gideon's hair being slightly longer, there would be no way to make the difference.“They are coming!” , the Butler said, smiling. “The two ladies are so beautiful!” The first one down was Lucy. She was wearing an emerald green, body-hugging dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a mermaid-tail skirt. Very elegant. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail. A thin white gold chain hung around her neck, with a pendant with the letter B, set with diamonds. In her ears, a thin, long earring.Brandon's heart beat a lot faster when he saw her. Lucy had been the most perfect woman in the world for him for years. When he lay prostrate on a bed, when he trained until he dropped from exhaustion… She was always in his thoughts. The feeling was mutual. Even though the two men across
Oliver Johnston was a man reaching his fourth decade of life. Known for his easy smiles, politeness and flirting with women, he was one of the most eligible bachelors in the country. He had been in political life for over ten years and therefore had prestige. His career was impeccable.In addition, of course, he owned one of the largest technology companies in the field of molecular research in the country.As soon as his eyes fell on Wanda, he was enchanted and lusted after her. He knew who she was, but only in name. Oliver didn't bother to look at her picture carefully, but now, with the beautiful dress in burgundy-his favorite color-Oliver was sure he had to have this woman.He didn't have completely direct contact with Krasner, but he knew the man had vision. To some he was considered crazy, but Oliver was confident that the greater good was in check. And if Krasner proved right in his research, Oliver would be the first to get his hands on that discovery.Of course, Krasner hadn'
Lucy realized that something was wrong. Some security guards began communicating and moving to the south side of the room. She leaned towards Brandon.“Love… can we go get some air?” She whispered and when Brandon looked at her, he knew this wasn't what she really meant."Of course, my dear." He answered and looked at the people around them. "Excuse us, please."“Of course, Mr. Ashford. Miss Grayson.”Brandon placed a hand on the small of Lucy's back and the two began to walk away from the crowd."What is happening?" Brandon asked.“Gideon is gone, Wanda seems to be gone too, and security is moving suspiciously.” Lucy replied close to Brandon's ear. “I have a bad feeling.”“Where is Johnston? I lost sight of him with all those people talking to me.”"He's gone, too.""Shit!" Brandon tried to communicate with Peter, but he was muted. "Fucking hell, Peter doesn't answer!"“Let’s follow the security guards.”Brandon pulled Lucy into a hot, passionate, lustful kiss, pinning her to the wal