Brayden shook his head in amazement. “I still can’t believe it. That guy was too trusting for his own good.”“Which is why we’re here now,” Rex said, raising his glass one final time.“Rex, how are we going to hack into the card?” Richard asked sharply; his curiosity piqued.“That shouldn’t be a problem.” Brayden began, but before he could finish, Rex interjected, “I’ve got a friend who runs a computing organization. He’s a pro at this sort of thing. We’ll meet him tomorrow, and he’ll help us hack it.”Their glasses met with a clink, the sound echoing through the hushed lounge. When they departed from the lounge, the valet brought the Aston Martin around, his behavior showing even greater deference. Rex slipped him a generous tip, feeling invincible as he slid back into the driver’s seat.“Come on, guys,” Rex shouted in excitement as he started the car engine, revving it gently.After everyone was in the car, Rex drove out of the park and disappeared into the road in the blink of an
Rex reached into his jacket and pulled out a slip of paper, handing it to Damian. “I’ve got two accounts set up. But, both are offshore, under different names. They’re clean.”Damian glanced at the paper, then nodded in approval. “These will work. Before the money reaches these accounts, I will make sure to pass it through multiple layers to ensure it can’t be traced. You will get notified once it’s done.”“Okay. Perfect,” Rex said, a sly smile playing on his lips. “I will be waiting.”With his hands adeptly navigating the controls, Damian focused on the monitors. “You guys can chill out in the lounge while I and my staff work on this. I will call you when the job is done.”Rex, Richard, and Brayden exchanged satisfied looks. The plan was underway, and thanks to Damian’s expertise, they were certain they would be making a fortune by the end of the day.As they left the room, Rex glanced back at Damian and his team, who were already deep into the hacking process. The heaviness of thei
Richard placed a hand on Rex’s shoulder. “Uh, let’s get through this first. We can deal with Ethan later. Right now, we need to make sure Damian gets that money, and fast.”Rex’s anger slowly subsided as he nodded. “You’re right. We finish this job, then we deal with Ethan. One step at a time.”With that, they turned and headed to the lounge. The hours ticked by slowly as Rex, Richard, and Brayden waited anxiously. Damian and his team had been working tirelessly in the backroom, illuminated by the glow of several computer screens. Everyone could feel the tension in the air, including Brayden, who is typically the most relaxed in the group. He couldn’t help but pace nervously.After what felt like an eternity, Damian finally emerged from the backroom. His expression was stern, almost too serious for Rex’s liking. Rex stood up immediately, his heart pounding in his chest.“Is it done?” Rex asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Damian nodded, holding up a flash drive. “It’s done. Th
Damian let out a heavy sigh, glancing from the computer screen to Rex. “You just have to be careful, Rex. I wasn’t supposed to do this for you because it could backfire.” Unfazed and confident, Rex leaned in slightly. “I don’t think so. Leander’s capture was only used as bait.”Damian frowned, his skepticism evident. “What do you mean by bait?”Rex hesitated for a second before shrugging it off. “Just trust me on this. It’s all part of a bigger plan.”He added, “Uh, just focus on getting everything done. The less you know, the better.”Damian nodded slowly, though he felt more unease. “Alright. But don’t say I did not warn you.”Without a word, Rex turned and headed for the door. He then paused for a moment, glancing back at Damian. “I will be back in 48 hours to collect the rest. Don't forget to make sure everything is ready.”Damian watched as Rex left, the door clicking shut behind him. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Rex was keeping something crucial from him, but he also knew
Her name was Aria, and she had been hired by Wyatt for a very specific purpose.Wyatt and Aria headed to the bar, ordered drinks, and took in the scene. It didn’t take long for Wyatt to spot Rex, who was now completely engrossed in a conversation with the blonde. Aria, who had noticed the target as well, gave Wyatt a knowing glance.“Time up! Let’s get to work,” Wyatt said, his voice low and commanding.The next moment, Aria moved toward Rex, graceful and intent. She eased up beside him at the bar, her body lightly brushing against his as she reached for her drink. Rex noticed her presence and turned, his eyes widening slightly at the sight of her.“Well, hello there,” Rex said, his voice smooth and confident. “I don’t think we have met before.”Aria smiled, a seductive curl of her lips. “Not at all,” she purred, leaning in closer. “But I have heard a lot about you.”Rex raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. “Is that so? All you heard were good things, I hope.”“Oh, definitely,” Aria
Wyatt walked out to wait for Aria in the car. After a few minutes, his concern surged as she hadn’t shown up yet. He picked up his custom-built Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and hesitated, deciding against calling her since she was still with Rex. Instead, he opened the FaceTime messaging app and quickly typed, ‘Where are you, Aria?’ He moved to the next line. ‘I'm waiting for you. Be quick.’Aria, still keeping Rex’s attention, heard the ding from her phone. She quickly reached into her handbag. Seeing the message from Wyatt, she realized her time was up and she needed to leave. Not wanting to raise Rex’s suspicion, she hurriedly rose from her seat.Rex, surprised, asked sharply, his voice raspy from the alcohol, “Are you okay, Aria?”“Yes, I’m pressed,” Aria shouted, slightly bowing as the urge to pee became real.With a feigned smile, Richard chimed in, “Careful, dear.”“Thanks,” Aria said before quickly disappearing from sight.Soonafter, Aria returned to Rex with three new hookup lad
Princess Brianna found herself bothered by Aria’s visit, her mind focused on security concerns. As they moved into a spacious visitor’s room with Aria ahead of them. She turned to look at Master Crowley, whispering into his ears, her laced with disdain. “Sorry for saying this. You shouldn't have brought her here. You know, I don't just allow anyone to see me. I don't even know her.”Wyatt noticed the tension in Brianna’s voice and quickly shook his head, offering a sincere apology. "Oh, sorry for that, Princess."Brianna averted her gaze from Wyatt, her eyes fixing straight ahead as she watched Aria enter the visitor's room. “Uh, Wyatt. You don't need to apologize; I was only reminding you.”“Alright, princess,” Wyatt nodded in acknowledgement, his tone firm and polite.Upon entering the visitor's room, Aria couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer opulence in front of her. The room was filled with gentle sunlight pouring in from the floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a breathtaking view
Brianna nodded slowly, her mind racing back to her time at Etherium University. “You know, I wouldn’t put it past her. Camila has always been... heartless. I remember when she tried to poison Leander back in university. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s involved in this too.”“Hmm... I trust you because you will always tell the truth,” Wyatt considered her words.“And now, with Leander missing, she could be taking advantage of the situation. If she has the black card, who knows what she could do with it?” Concern was evident in Brianna’s voice, along with steely determination.Wyatt sighed, finally conceding. “Ahh, you’re right. Camila is capable of anything. And that means we should locate the card to stop them from accessing the funds.”As she considered the possibilities, Brianna’s eyes narrowed in concentration. “That is true.” “If the card was used, we track it down to the last detail. We need to know who had it and where it was used. If Camila was involved, it would lead us str