Logan emerged unscathed from the explosion, the shockwave rolling over him without leaving a mark. As the debris settled, he stood up, dusting off his suit with a calm expression. He strolled through the wreckage, his eyes scanning the room while his brain worked. It was clearly possible that someone had set up the bomb with the right timing. Their intentions were to kill him while everyone is out of the meeting hall. "Thank you FRIDAY," Logan said genuinely. "This system has done nothing but protect me from disastrous situations."Suddenly, the door was kicked open, and a group of servants rushed in with gas masks and fire extinguishers. They were prepared to rescue Logan, but as the smoke cleared, their eyes widened in shock and disbelief. "Boss! Are you okay?" one of them stammered, his jaws dropping as he took in the scene of Logan standing unharmed amidst the destruction.Before Logan could respond, Umberto and the other pillars of the Rossi clan bursting into the room.
Logan walked into the room where Scar, Ginny and Sienna were waiting for him. They all looked up as he walked in. Logan didn't wait for anyone. He began talking. "Alright, everyone listen up. I arranged for this meeting cause we're on a special mission." He paused to let that sink into their skulls. When no one answered, he proceeded. To Ginny, he asked, "what've you got for me, Ginny?"Ginny crushed her cigarette. She was seated beside the window. "Nothing special. I showed Scar Nagisa's home. Her family are made up of numerous families all together. Uncles, grandparents, aunties, cousins and so on. It's an extended family. They're scattered across Japan. Nagisa lives with her Uncle. She works as a geisha at her uncle's Chashitsu."Logan frowned. "What's a Chashitsu?" "It'sa Japanese architectural space designed to be used for tea ceremony gatherings," Scar explained. "That's all we could did up."Logan knew a thing or two about geisha. He once fantasied about sleeping with one
A Japanese tea ceremony is about tea only on its surface. From the positioning of guests to the cleaning of the tools to the scooping of the loose-leaf tea, everything has significance. Logan was provided with slippers as soon as He arrived at the tea room. Shoes aren't allowed in the tea room. Haruto ushered him in as his host. Once inside a tea room, there are a few additional rules that apply. Logan entered the room on his knees, avoiding stepping on the center of the mats. Instead of using his palms, Logan used his closed fists when touching the mats, (for hygiene). It was then Logan saw Haruto's guests. They were all good businessmen but other than that, Logan don't know who they were.Sienna was the last guest. She wore a lovely dress that highlighted her out of the party.The guests welcomed Logan warmly and they exchanged pleasantries. Five of them sat round a table chatting and drinking sake. It was the way businessmen love to be treated. Their host served them w
Sienna had dressed into a kimono and was titivating herself before the mirror. She was at it when her shoji door slid opened, revealing Nagisa. Sienna took in a deep breath as she turned around and faced Nagisa.She was aware this pretty Japanese girl would be difficult. With the little information Logan had fed her ears with, she was certain she could take Nagisa down. Nagisa hadn't changed out of her geisha outfit yet. She still held that captivating look that had stunned Logan. She knew Nagisa had made an impression on his mind. Whatever the reason was, she was prepared to carry out her duty to Logan. She must protect Logan at all cost. "You asked for me?" Nagisa asked and it was surprising how soft and compelling her voice sounded. "Yes," Sienna said, brushing a strand of her hair aside and working her charm. "That was an extraordinary performance you did back there. I love it."Nagisa bowed slightly. " Thank you."Sienna walked towards the bed and sat down. "Come sit next
Staring at Nagisa right now, Logan felt sorry for her. She was trembling with rage and hunger for revenge. Logan became aware just how much her uncle meant to her. Perhaps that was the reason he killed him. He knew her uncle's death would shake her core. Nagisa made to pounce on Logan but he stopped her immediately with a wave of my hand. "I wouldn't advise you to do that, Nagisa. It's best if you listen to what I have to say. This whole Chashitsu is wired into a bomb."Nagisa stood fixed where she was, her green eyes watchful and calculative. Logan had a forewarning this woman was going to be difficult. Pulling out a button remote from his pocket, he showed it to her. "I'm not bluffing. Before venturing here, I had my two best men plant numerous bombs underneath this very building we are in. Now I know the Chashitsu meant a lot to you and your uncle. It's a family heritage, right? Your uncle's great grand father passed it on to his children so they can pass it to the next for g
Nagisa sat at the back while Scar drove. Logan sat beside her, sticking the tip of his gun under her rib cage. He had taken the trouble of having her handcuffed. She wouldn't be causing any trouble as long as Logan had her hands cuffed behind her back. Sienna sat at the passenger seat at the front. She kept staring at Nagisa and Logan through the rear mirror. It had been a smooth operation. They had sneaked out of the Chashitsu before the servants would realize the massacre. None of them said anything to each other during the long drive.Suddenly, Nagisa spoke, "Where are we going?"Scar glared at her through the rear mirror. His expression told Logan he disapproved of her."Shut up," Logan said, threatening her with the gun. "I don't wanna pull a bullet through your heart."Nagisa smirked at him. "Try it. You wouldn't dare open fire in traffic. If you do, you'd be inviting the cops."The traffic was getting slow. This wasn't the place to shoot someone. Logan realized if he d
Logan appeared to be lost. Nagisa betraying her Boss? That seemed unlikely. "Can you at least tell me why you're betraying her?" Logan asked. Nagisa sighed. "A long time ago, I had a little sister. When we were kids, we got kidnapped by the Mona Lisa and taken away to a far away island.""My sister and I were violated every night along with other young girls. One day my sister died. I was kept in a stinky cell with numerous girls.""There were about two hundred girls all together. A hundred were picked to become assassins while the other hundred serve as harlots.""I was trained to work under the Mona Lisa for many years. At the end of my training, I took an oat to the Mona Lisa, then I was free to return back to my family.""I served the Mona Lisa for years but never for once did I forget what she did to my little sister. Secretly, I harboured a desired to kill the Mona Lisa but it was impossible."Logan stared at her feet. "That must be rough on you. You've got a sad backstory."
Andrei pointed his finger at Logan. "By orders of the Mona Lisa, we are tasked to kill you. If you can make it out of the battle field alive, then take the stairs where Thandolwethu stands."Logan stared at Thandolwethu. He could tell she was skillful but that was all there is to her. There was nothing special about her. "Is that it?" Logan asked looking very confident. Andrei gritted his teeth. "You sound cocky but let me give you a warning. Don't underestimate Thandolwethu. She may look frail but she's a blood lusted killer."Logan shrugged. "I'll be the judge of that.""The stairs lead to the elevator. If by any chance, you survived Thandolwethu and killed her, you can take the elevator and head for room 204. The Mona Lisa would be waiting for you," Andrei said. Logan couldn't believe it. They were putting everything on the plate for him. All he had to do was defeat Andrei and Thandolwethu and the Mona Lisa was his. Just like that. Logan had an idea the Mona Lisa was settin