Tyler decided to put that to the test. He strolled out of the living room without a word, the kitchen his next target.He searched for the sharpest knife that he could find. There was a new set of knives that were unopened and Tyler took one out, flipping it over to test its weight.It'll have to do.As he walked back out with no sign of emotion on his face, the fear vibrating off Osbourne was tangible.“Hold on-” he tried to say but Tyler slammed the knife through the same thigh, only higher up. The car was straight through, a bit sickening since you could hear the flesh separating from the bone.“For fuck’s sake man!” He yelled, groaning in pain. Tyler jerked it out, holding Osbourne's neck. “Lady chance. I have nothing to lose if I kill you, I can as well get the news from someone else.” It was a lie but Tyler hoped that Osborne wouldn't see past his bluff. Holding the pointed part of the knife, he pressed it harder into Osbourne's neck, breaking the skin and allowing blood to flo
“I can explain.” Tyler moved his arms a bit but the gun only pressed deeper into his scalp.“Uh, uh, uh!” Matt warned. “Put your hands up slowly, and don't think about making any moves!”Tyler wasn't that stupid. At such close range, if Matt pulled the trigger, the chances of him surviving were close to nil.While he wanted to catch the guys who murdered his family, it didn't mean he wanted to make Katerina a widow in the process.Tyler did as instructed, interlocking his fingers behind his head.Watching Matt's reflection in the mirror, he saw Matt jerk his head forward. “Get out of the car. Remember, no funny moves or you're dead.”Tyler was as calm as ever, doing as he was bid.“Toss your gun over to me but pick it up with your thumb and forefinger.” Matt barked, keeping five feet away from him. “I don't need to remind you to move slowly.”Pulling the gun from his waistband, Tyler discreetly flipped the safety off before sliding it across the floor.Only one bulb was lit in the gar
“What the…” Tyler let out a string of expletives that would make a sailor blush. Whirling around to face Matt who was lounging in his chair, Tyler pointed towards the monitor. “Do you have any more information on the Kincaid family?”“Why should I?” Matt shrugged, placing his boot on the desk. He leaned forward to catch a glimpse of the name, squinting. “Nah, I don't think I know them. Why?”“I know them.” Tyler gritted out. Mark's face flashed towards his mind, the man's slimy attitude now making sense. He fisted his hand on the desk, deep in thought. What if Mark knew who he was the minute he stepped into the environment?That would explain why he stormed into the house, guns blazing.While he was deep in thought, unknowing to him Matt was plotting an escape plan.His friendliness was just a facade, and he wanted to take Tyler down wondering who he could be to storm in here and take over like he was in charge.Watching Tyler carefully as he lounged without a care in the world, Matt
Tyler leaves on the water, the hose in his hand until it drenches Matt entirely the cold seeping into his bones. He sputtered, now awake jerking his head sideways.Tyler turned off the hose, placing it close to him. “Good. You're awake.”Matt's eyes were unfocused, showing signs of disorientation as he struggled to remember the events that happened earlier. “What…where am I?”“Don't fret, we're still in your house. The basement to be specific.” Tyler says casually, patting him on the shoulder.As expected, the moment he heard the basement Matt started to push against his restraints.They didn't give way, years of being in battle had taught Tyler how to tie the perfect knot, difficult for a victim to pull off.Taking a sip of his water, Tyler eyed Matt. “The only reason why you're still alive is because I need something from you.”“How do I know you won't kill me once you've gotten what you want?”A sharp, sinister grin appeared on his face. “You don't but then again, your chances of
The Petra Group.That name kept ringing in Tyler's head incessantly on his drive back to the office, so much so that it was a bit impossible to get the name out of his head.Impatient and tired, he activated the system in his car. It was an AI system just like Siri but it was embedded into a car's system to help facilitate its user better.“Alexa, please call Skylar for me.” He said, changing gears while he expertly handled the wheel cruising down the road.It was on speaker so he could hear it ringing, and then Skylar picked up on the third ring.“Sir!” He sounded breathless as though he had run a mile.“Any headway yet?” Tyler asked, smoothly sliding into another lane.He was only five minutes away from the office.“Not yet, sir. I haven't found much when I'm running multiple searches at the same time.”“Luckily for us, I made a breakthrough with the Colby guy. I'll be on my way to you soon with a drive that I need you to hack into, once I make a quick stop at the office first.”“Ok
Katerina kept calling his phone on his way, nearly driving him wild. He kept declining but she kept calling. Out of annoyance, he had to switch off his phone but only after sending her a text message that he was on his way home.Pulling into the driveway, he saw Katerina standing on the steps of the house, her face creased with worry. Tyler had barely stepped out of his car when he was with an ear-piercing shriek then she rushed inside.Tossing his car keys to the security guard, Tyler rushed in after her his heart skipping a beat.“Katerina, Katerina!!” He called out after her but she didn't show down. Pushing through the front doors, he caught a whiff of her skirt going up the stairs.Tyler went up the stairs, checking each room but it turned up empty. Ending up in a bathroom, he made sure to wash his hands and tidy up before heading back downstairs.There she was, with her head bowed a hair a curtain of silk shielding her face.She was so absorbed in her emotions that she didn't
Straightening her shoulders, Katerina walked down to her office. It was empty, as to be expected but for some reason, she was tensed up.News from the company at this hour wasn't bound to be pleasant so she braced up before she picked up the phone.“Anna, what is so urgent that you called by this hour?” She forced the words out. Anna was her personal assistant, the one who overlooked her affairs when she wasn't there. Over the years, they had built up that truth until it was as solid as it is now.“When I got the information, I knew I had to reach out to you immediately before you heard it from someone else!” Anna rushed out.“What information? What are you talking about?” The anticipation was enough to give her a heart attack.“There's news. Apparently, the other lead company is willing to work with us but on one condition.” Anna paused, making Katerina wait with bated breath to hear what she had to say. After a minute passed, it was obvious that Anna would need a little prompting.“
“Do you honestly think so little of Tyler and me?” Katerina was livid, staring at her family members like they were strangers. Which may be true, since they acted like people she didn't know anymore. “That we schemed and plotted until I was to be the head of the company?”Her parent's silence, as well as Noona’s pointed stare only confirmed her allegations.“Their stipulations do seem rather… focused on you, don’t you think?” Mom said tentatively, not certain she wanted to step on anyone's toes.Katerina's hands turned to fists on the table as she tried to rein in her anger. Unsuccessfully, she might add. “Of course, I had to scheme to get that position, huh? None of you can either conceive or stomach the fact that maybe they saw how good I was at my job and they want to take me on!!”At the end of her tirade, she was practically screaming at them. Feeling Tyler's arms circles around her waist, she leaned into his touch allowing the anger to drain out of her when he placed his lips t