Anthony approached Isabelle in the car, finding her standing at the side of the parking lot. She looked visibly upset after the awkward encounter with Rayden. Sensing her distress, Anthony moved closer to her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder."Hey, don't mind him. Everything will be fine. Trust me," Anthony reassured her, his voice filled with sincerity.He gently took Isabelle's hand in his, offering her a reassuring squeeze. The warmth of his touch and the sincerity in his eyes provided a small glimmer of comfort amidst the turmoil she was feeling.Isabelle looked into Anthony's eyes, searching for solace. She found herself drawn to his unwavering support and the genuine concern he displayed. A small smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she began to believe in his words."Thank you, Anthony," she whispered, her voice filled with a mix of gratitude and vulnerability. "I appreciate your support. It means a lot to me."Anthony nodded, his gaze filled with understanding.
Rayden admitted to Madam Lara that the girl was his former sweetheart. She supposedly divorced him since he was only a fisherman and Isabelle stood to gain nothing from him."Is that so? Poor you. So you want to go abroad because you want to rise in life?" questioned the madam."That's right." Rayden bent down, as if he detested Isabelle's affection."But what's worse is that Rosalinda caught you. She brought you to Joe's power to make you a slave. You were really unlucky, Rayden. You were already caught by the syndicate..." Madam Lara laughed, but it changed when she remembered something: "We're in the same place right now."Rayden's head dropped back as he asked, "What do you mean we're in the same place?""We're in the same situation because I'm alone in this mansion; I'm lonely and have no companion; my only hobby is going to bars and playing casino games." The champagne glass was passed to the little table, and tequila was added.Rayden scoffed," I just now know that the cool Mad
Renante was astonished when his friend stopped him. It frowned. He stared at his companion with curiosity."Is there a problem, Rayden?" Renante inquired."Let's not do it. I feel a little guilty for Madam," Rayden replied gently."What about the captives? Are you just going to let them die at the hands of that broken boss Joe?" determined Renante's language.Rayden breathed a sigh of relief, "maybe there's another way? Let's talk to Boss Joe again about making us do something different? Maybe he'll understand.""Rayden, Boss Joe isn't like that. He's not the guy you think you're going to beg for. That lump looks like money." Renante promised definitely.A moment of quiet engulfed the surroundings."What are you afraid of, ah? Madam's guards aren't here inside the house...""Renante, I feel sorry for Madam. She is not the person we think is bad. She is different. She is sophisticated when she acts and speaks but she also has feelings. Can you imagine that, huh?" Rayden's words to a bu
"Alright, I'm willing," Madam Lara responded."Thank you very much, Madam. But, will you give us the jewels?" asked Rayden.Madam thought before responding."I'll take care of it…"Renante inquired, "So, what are we going to do, Rayden?"Before moving on, they exchanged glances. Rayden and Renante are currently outside Madam Lara's residence. It was past eleven o'clock at night, so there were very few automobiles on the road passingby.They strolled a few meters away from Madam Lara's house and came to a stop at a corner. Renante seemed uneasy."Buddy, what are you looking at there, huh? Are you looking for something?" Rayden inquired.Renante continued to stare into the horizon, "I'm just waiting for someone.""Who?""Boss Joe's car. The driver who delivered me said he would only return to me by midnight.""Are they still coming?""They will come. I'm sure..."The two waited on the Bermuda Grass, waiting for someone to pick them up. They looked up, and the notes unfolded in front of
After opening the door, Boss Joe entered his office with two staff members. He signaled for them to just stand in the corner near the door. He drew Rayden close and sat down."Come on, you two." He motioned to them.Renante was hesitant to sit, so Rayden sat first."What, are you going to sit down or not?" Boss Joe scoffed at Renante.Renante sat down, saying, "Yes, that's it.""What is going on with you, and why are you so worried?" the boss asked, his eyes narrowing."Ah… Nothing.""It's like you saw a ghost, huh?"Renante didn't respond and instead gazed at Rayden. Rayden briefly approached employer Joe, telling him about the jewelry he and Renante had received."That's what you've been waiting for," Rayden remarked."Good, let's see." Boss Joe handed over the bag containing the jewelry.His eyes widened when he noticed them. He took a piece. He first took the necklace with white pearls and a diamond at the end."Wow," he said, "this is so beautiful. Do you think it would suit my b
"Hurry up before Boss Joe's men catch up with us!" Rosalinda exclaimed to the captives who at that time were still sleeping in their dorm."What's going on?" Erning asked Boyet when rose up from the bed and turned to him."Brother Rayden said we're going to run away," Boyet promised Erning.Erning was overjoyed when he heard what Boyet had said.They immediately got ready at that time. According to Rosalinda, they move quietly so that they don't disturb the sleeping guards too much."Are they ready?" Rosalinda asked with a watchful tone."Yes." Rayden nodded."Alright, let's go. Let's all take it easy. Let's meet at the gate..."Rosalinda was about to leave but Rayden grabbed her arm."Wait a minute!" Rayden said weakly."Why?" Rosalinda immediately turned her gaze to Rayden."I thought we were going to follow you, but where are you going?""Let's separate here first. I'll make sure the guards won't notice us. I'll just give you a signal if you can go through the main gate, okay?"Ra
Rosalinda's arm was grazed by a bullet when they shot. Rayden came over and help her."Are you alright?" Rayden looked at Rosalinda's arm, "you have shot""Don't worry. It's far from the gut," she replied."We have to get them back.""All right!"While Renante was waiting for Rayden, he sensed someone pointing at his head. He paused and turned around."No!" Renante insisted."Come back!" Boss Joe calls Renante to retreat.When Rayden and Rosalinda returned to where they had left their comrades, they discovered Boss Joe with his men, kneeling Renante, Boyet, and some captives. The others remained on the sidelines as Boss Joe's gang surrounded them."Just stay there! And put down your guns!" Boss Joe eased the trigger of the gun aiming at Renante's head, "otherwise this guy's head will explode.""Rayden! Rosalinda! Help us!" Renante begged the two.Rayden and Rosalinda reluctantly lowered their guns."I really can't believe that you would betray me, Rosalinda. I thought you were loyal t
Madam Lara left the other captives behind because she could not fit them all in her two cars. The younger ones only rode and the older ones walked. Led by Rayden and Renante, they made their way through the forest. Carrying some flashlights, they turned their way."Rayden! Just a second!" Renante growled. "Let's rest first. I'm tired.""Alright. Me too… Oh you guys! Get some rest too!" Rayden said the other escaped captives.They were in a dense forest at that moment. Coming from a long walk and chase, who doesn't get tired? Everyone sat on the ground while others leaned against the trees."Wait, someone should be watching. Boss Joe's men might come suddenly," said Renante.A captive named Kanor volunteered to be the scout for them."I, Rayden, will take care. Go to sleep," Kanor replied."Alright, be careful." Rayden patted Kanor's shoulder.Meanwhile, Madam Lara's five men had run out of ammunition. They knew they couldn't hold out for much longer."Shit, what do we do now?" one of