"E... E..." Dan stammered, struggling to articulate his words clearly.Ethan regarded him with an expression akin to seeing a mirror image and smirked. "E... E... Idiot. Is that what you're trying to say? Well, don't worry. I won't take up much of your time, and I'll say it for you."Dan stared at Ethan, his initial surprise transforming into a dumbfounded expression. "Y... You... You're speaking like this? Is everything okay?"Ethan averted his gaze, offering a comment. "I suppose you've become quite the person who stammers. I just noticed."Ethan then turned back to Kate, Joan, and Steve, who were gaping at him in shock.Ethan's eyes darted from Kate to Joan, then to Steve, confusion and frustration etched on his face. Joan was the first to regain her composure, her hand trembling as she pointed at Ethan's face, her voice barely above a whisper."Y... your face," she managed to utter, her voice laced with disbelief.Ethan's brows furrowed, and he instinctively reached up to touch hi
Dan shot Joan an angry glare, his eyes filled with indignation. "Why did you call me a fool?" he demanded, his voice laced with frustration.Joan, still smirking, looked at Dan with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Oh, come on, Dan. Can't you see it? You just solved the biggest problem for us!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with excitement.Confusion etched across Dan's face as he furrowed his brows. "I… I did? How?" he asked, his voice a mix of surprise and curiosity.Kate couldn't help but chuckle at Dan's bewilderment. "Don't you see, Dan? You mentioned the possibility of a secret tunnel or disguises. That's exactly what might have happened!" she explained, her voice tinged with amusement.Dan's eyes widened as realization dawned on him. "Oh, I get it now! If they managed to escape so quickly, it means they found a route no one is familiar with or they disguised themselves to throw us off their trail," he exclaimed, his voice filled with newfound understanding.Steve, who had be
Brian struggled to open his eyes, feeling a sharp pain in his head as he slowly regained consciousness. Blinking against the harsh light, he found it difficult to focus at first, but after a few seconds, his vision cleared. As he surveyed the people present, fear welled up in his heart, but he quickly masked his emotions on his face.Attempting to move his hands, Brian realized that he was tightly bound to a chair. Undeterred, he strained his eyes and scanned his surroundings, but he couldn't see who was behind him. Just as he was about to turn his head, a voice cut through the silence from behind."You shouldn't bother trying to free yourself. It's pointless," the voice said, dripping with arrogance.Brian, his voice cold and defiant, responded, "If you're man enough, why don't you come out and face me? Don't hide like a coward behind my back, you chicken."The person's anger was palpable as they cursed at Brian, warning him to watch how he spoke if he valued his life. Brian, undeter
As Maggie realized that something was amiss, a flicker of concern passed through her eyes. She swiftly turned to one of her men and commanded, "Go check what that noise is about. And make sure it's nothing that would jeopardize our operation."The man nodded and quickly left the room to investigate the source of the disturbance. Maggie's anxiety grew with every passing minute as he failed to return. She glanced at her watch, her impatience evident on her face.After a few more minutes of anxious waiting, Maggie's frustration got the better of her. She barked at two of her men standing nearby, "Go find out what is taking so long! And make sure you bring back that fool who went to check."The two men nodded and hurriedly left the room to join the search for their missing comrade. Maggie paced back and forth, her anxiety transforming into anger.Once again, time seemed to stretch on, and there was still no news from the men she sent out. Maggie's anger reached its peak, and she clenched
Brian stared at Ethan, his voice trembling as he struggled to comprehend the situation. "Ethan... You can't mean that, right? You're just trying to play mind games with Maggie, aren't you? You are here for me ain't you”Ethan's gaze remained calm and collected as he looked directly at Brian, his pitiful looks were nothing to him and he didn't even show any slight change in his expression . "I never play with my words, Brian," he replied in a firm tone. "And just because I'm present now doesn't mean I'm here to save you. I have my own agenda."Brian felt a sinking feeling in his chest, his hopes crushed by Ethan's words. It was as if his world had been turned upside down. The man who had been his most loyal accomplice, his confidant, was now standing against him. The room fell into an uneasy silence as everyone processed the unexpected turn of events.“This can't be “ he whispered. Maggie's face contorted with a mixture of outrage and chaos. She had assumed that Ethan, being Brian's
Maggie, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and defiance, couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. She turned her gaze towards Ethan, her voice laced with urgency. "What do you mean by that, Ethan?" she questioned, her eyes narrowing.Ethan's smile widened as he took a few calculated steps towards Maggie, disregarding her warning. His calm demeanor contrasted sharply with the tension in the room. He looked her directly in the eyes, a glimmer of amusement dancing in his gaze. "You can try, Maggie," he replied, his voice filled with confidence.Maggie's warning turned into a threat as she raised her voice, her eyes flashing with anger. "Stay away from me, Ethan, if you don't want to witness the death of Brian!" she exclaimed, her voice quivering with a mix of fear and determination.Ethan merely smirked in response, seemingly unfazed by the consequences Maggie was suggesting. He took another step forward, the distance between them narrowing. "Go ahead, Maggie. Do what you have to do
After Maggie was taken away by Joan and her men, Brian found himself untied by Kate, his body still trembling from the adrenaline and fear that coursed through him. His hands rubbed his sore wrists as he took deep breaths, trying to steady himself. Kate's worried eyes met his, and she offered him a reassuring smile."Take your time, Brian," she said softly, her voice filled with empathy. "You've been through a lot. We're here for you."Brian nodded, his face contorted with pain as he gingerly stood up. He winced, feeling the ache in his body, but he was grateful to be free from the restraints. Kate moved closer to support him, her arm wrapped around his waist.Ethan, who had been on the phone with Dan, ended the call and glanced at the scene unfolding before him. He rolled his eyes, a condescending expression on his face, and said to Kate, "I'm going to wait in the car. Take your time with him."Just as Ethan turned to leave, Brian's voice stopped him in his tracks. "Wait," Brian call
As the loud crash echoed through the air, Kate turned to Joan and Steve, her brows furrowed with concern. "Shouldn't we follow him?" she asked, her voice laced with worry.Joan glanced at Kate with a smirk, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Don't bother," she replied casually, her tone dripping with arrogance. "He can handle himself."Kate's eyes widened in disbelief. "But he could be in danger," she protested, her voice tinged with frustration. "We should at least go and check on him."Joan looked at Kate as if she were looking at a naive child. "Do you really think he needs us to protect him?" she sneered. "Can't you see it for yourself? Ethan has become more alert, more capable after waking up from passing out."Kate pondered Joan's words, her mind racing. She had noticed the change in Ethan's demeanor, the way he had regained his strength and focus after his momentary lapse. She couldn't deny that he seemed different, but her concern for his well-being still lingered.With a sneer