While that was happening at the warehouse, Josie was back at the mansion in her room. Her best friend, Anna, had come to pay her a visit and they were talking about a lot of things concerning Don Monero's death and other related stuff. Suddenly, Anna deviated and asked, "So what's going on with you and Logan? Do you still hate him with your guts?" Josie did not say anything but she had a look on her face that said it all. Anna gasped in surprise. "Josie? Don't tell me you're falling in love with that guy?" Anna asked. "I won't tell you then," Josie said with a smile on her face. "What??? I can't believe this," Anna said, still in shock."I know right? I, myself, can't believe I fell in love with him," Josie replied still smiling."But wait a minute, do you think Logan would love you back after all you and your family had done to him? I believe he still holds great resentment against your family," Anna said.The smile on her face slowly faded away. Anna was right. The only way Lo
Illuminated by the moonlight he should find his way so easily-Whoever said wealth couldn't buy life spoke in fallacy at least that was what he felt this moment as an unmarked vehicle dropped him off just a few distances away from his private residence. Logan had thought about the first place to be after all the madness of trying to get him killed and where else than home, he had walked in through the door tired and all -The hallway was brightly lit as Logan wobbled through it, a lot appeared to be going through his mind, he could literally feel his soul erupting in that state of animosity that he was in— heading to his room ready to just slump into bed, he forged on with that last bit of energy in him, As his legs carried him through the hallway, his mind took him back to the meeting he had and how it had gone."Good afternoon sir." Two guards bowed to him as he walked past. He waved to acknowledge both who seemed unaware of his plight, as he walked on He didn't give an answer,
Andre looked at Logan for a while before bursting into laughter. To him, Logan wasn't serious about what he had just said. Meanwhile, Logan, on the other hand, looked at him with a confused expression on his face. Upon seeing that Logan wasn't laughing with him, the smile on Andre's face was wiped off immediately. "You're serious?" He asked Logan. But there was no reaction from the man however, Andre got the answer he needed. "Oh hell no. I'm not doing that. You must be crazy to think that I'm going to agree to such a ridiculous offer. I am not including Josie in this deal. Just forget about it and let's get on with you signing the contract," Andre said, not a smile on his face. A smirk then appeared on Logan's face before he spoke. "Then I think there is no need to push this any further."Andre's face scrunched up in confusion as he asked, "And what do you mean by that?""What I mean is, I will not be signing this contract if Josie doesn't come with me," Logan finally said. "W
Home?Josie wondered if there was another description for it, or if she was just overthinking the entire situation, the more she tried to understand it, the more his words were shrewd at the back of her mind.What else could she do at this moment?All through that while, she couldn't quite comprehend all that was happening, all she did was stand right there motionlessly.Fluttering her eyes, she was hesitant at first about moving.If she was asked the question, she would say that he was trying to get rid of her at that moment, she would call this a plot by him to get rid of her -If there was anything she wanted to do at that moment, it was most definitely to find a way around all of this, she wanted to be all alone by herself to think. The fact before now, was that she had never thought that she'd be away from this place, still, it was hard to understand — He was everything her body thought it needed and everything her brain knew it didn’t, if she really wanted all of this, it was
Try all she could, the situation seemed more or less critical than she had initially thought about it, she was confused about all this was happening and there had to be anything at all that was left at the back of her mind, it was all down to hope.Josie walked out of the building in need of air, she needed it that moment as it seemed most important, if she had always wanted to know why he would want her as part of the deal, but as it was the entire situation was glaring. It all seemed confusing to her at first when she had thought about it initially, but as it was, she Could put the pieces and pieces together in place.It was only a matter of minute before he Walked out and was standing not too far from where she was, Logan had expected that she wouldn't take much of his time, she had wanted them to just sign and leave but looking at the situation, it was looking more or less like he had more to do about the situation.It left a feeling at the back of his mind, one that he was not s
Logan had just one thought at the back of his mind and that was how much things were getting according to plan. For an hour straight he had stood there on the terrace looking straight into that moonset in deep thoughts about his next line of actions.Of course, Logan had heard what she said earlier about him being all about himself - At the moment he smirked, his mind was drifting slowly through all that was happening, he had thought again about the reply he had given to her.‘Josie, everyone isn’t like you, and she willingly admits it'And she had accepted or, she had accepted it because that was the last she said about anything, instead, she had sat down right there not saying anything else than just standing probably pondering through it over again.She’s more uncomfortable around him and has trouble getting along so far but still, he could understand where she was coming from, if there were anything that he could do most definitely to help the situation out he would.“Thinking ab
Breakfast that morning was steak and it was just a moment before she was making her way downstairs amidst the gazes of his maids to the table.Logan, seated at the table, looked up at her taking in her immersed beauty, one that had deceived him on occasion, she was the two — a devil and an angel, and the thought of that alone left a strange feeling at the back of his mind.“You took a while." He muttered slowly.She ignores them and is going to sit when he grabs her. “, You'd listen to me and not ignore."It was the first time he had treated her that way and she could feel that burn from his hands when she sat back, she could still feel that best as she watched him.He turned away from her, too angry to look at where she was as both ate in silence.As she walked away from the table after breakfast her stomach churned as she walked back to her room to shy herself away for the rest of the day.‘Was this how her life is hinting to be from hence?’The question ran through her mind as she
Logan made his way away slowly, he could hear his heart rattling, his heart grieved at the thought that he felt sympathetic to this woman that had him like trash along with the rest of her fucked up Mafia family.If there was anything he had wanted all his life it was power and perhaps love, he thought that he had the two but both had nearly been stripped away from him, what more!All through the whole while all that filled his mind was a way to fix all of this, it was frustrating at some point but there wasn't much he could do either.Six… He had made it certain, that he was going to do what he hadn't done since he had been with her, and that was to go out publicly without a mask this time.He smirked at the thought that Don Moreno’ would be cringing In his grave at the sight of what was happening, but who to blame?He sat with a thud right there in his study, his attention turned to the safe which he opened and took out the case that had the flash.Seating back he watches the video
After Andre was shot by Logan and he picked jersey up hurrying out of the hallway to get help from his men, things happen so fast after that.Just like he predicted, Andre's men scattered the moment they found that their leader was gone, not even bothering to put off a fight since in their words… ‘it was not worth it’. Instead of feeling relieved and satisfied that he got the upper hand, Logan sent some of his men after them to make sure that every member of Andrews team was nullified.Thankfully, Jackson was on standby to oversee the rest of the operations because Logan didn't even bother waiting back, jumping into the ambulance to take Josie to the hospital.Calling for reinforcements on his way there, Logan kept hoping that they weren't too late.Already, Josie's pallor was ashy and her breathing was slow.Even her hands seemed cold and clammy, although the latter part might just be his hand.Immediately, they got to the ER, Logan took over, commanding the nurses to get a doctor do
Logan's heart dropped to his stomach as he stared at Josie in surprise, wondering what the hell she was doing back here.She must have known he'd feel the same way because her eyes flicked up to his and she mouthed the words ‘I'm sorry’.“Looks like I didn't have to go so far to cause you anguish, Logan.” Andre laughed. “She came straight to me.”Logan took a step towards them. “Hey, look Andre. You don't have to do this, she's innocent in all of this!”“How so? Don't talk to me like I'm an illiterate, I know she's behind all of the plannings you've taken recently… so maybe she wasn't part of this before but you certainly knew how to welcome her into the lifestyle.” Andre chuckled, twisting his gun around so it was pointed directly at her heart.In all of Logan's years dealing with enemies, territory fighting and impeachment from subordinates, he never was once a scared as he was right now.It was now he knew what it meant to have your weaknesses directed at you. Logan would gladly giv
Waving his gun in front of Logan's face, Andre smirked, cocking his head to the side. “Well, well, well… What's going to be a lover boy? Are you going to shoot first or should I?”Logan didn't even flinch at the empty threats. “If you wanted me dead, you could have done so the moment my team walked in through the front door of the building.”Andre clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth. “That's true but you getting shot randomly by one of my men wasn't the plan. It would only rob me of the joy I would get from shooting you in the face by myself and taking the crown while the blood leached out of your body.”Logan chuckled softly which then grew into full-blown laughter, only serving to irritate Andre.“What the hell is so funny, huh?’ Andre grunted, taking a step closer.Logan ignored him, laughing on for as long as he wanted, only slowing the sound down to a trickle a couple of minutes later. “I'm just amused…” “I didn't realize that my words were that funny.” he huffed
Chapter 167: The Final Showdown Logan's team stood victorious. Eclipse was defeated. Andre was gone. But questions remained. Why did Andre target Logan's family? What secrets did Eclipse hide? Logan's eyes met Ethan's."Time for answers," Logan said. Ethan nodded."I'll tell you everything," Ethan promised. Logan's grip on Ethan's shoulder tightened."Brother," Logan said. Ethan smiled."Home," Ethan whispered.Logan's team gathered around Ethan in a secure facility. Ethan's eyes scanned the room nervously. Logan's expression softened."Tell us, Ethan," Logan encouraged. Ethan took a deep breath."Eclipse wanted Dad's research," Ethan began."Research on what?" Rachel asked. Ethan hesitated."Artificial intelligence," Ethan revealed."AI?" Jackson repeated. Ethan nodded."Dad's AI project. Code-named 'Erebus'." Sophia's eyes narrowed."Erebus?" Sophia repeated. Ethan's voice dropped."Dad's creation. A powerful AI.Capable of global control." Logan's eyes widened."That's why Andre
Chapter 165: Rescue Mission Logan's team huddled around the tactical map, their faces illuminated only by the faint glow of the computer screens."Alright, here's the plan," Logan said, his voice low and steady, his eyes locked onto the layout. "Rachel, take point. Jackson, you're with me. We'll breach from the east wing."Rachel nodded, her piercing green eyes scanning the blueprint. "I've hacked the security feeds. We've got a 30-second window before they realize we're in."Jackson checked his gear, his rugged features set with determination. "I'm ready to take out their comms."Logan's gaze locked onto the mission objective, his jaw clenched. "Josie's being held in the central cell block. We need to move fast." The team nodded, their faces set with resolve, their breathing steady. They moved out, their footsteps silent as they approached the heavily fortified facility. Rachel took point, her pistol leading the way, her movements fluid."Security team incoming," she whisper
Logan's team had been searching for Amber for weeks, and finally, they had her in custody. The dimly lit interrogation room was eerily silent, the only sound coming from the hum of the fluorescent lights above. Amber sat calmly, her hands cuffed to the metal table. Her eyes locked onto Logan, who stood at the far end of the room, arms crossed."You're a hard woman to find, Amber," Logan said, his deep voice firm.Amber smirked. "You're not the first to underestimate me, Logan."Logan's team leader, Rachel, stepped forward. "Let's get down to business. We know you're involved with Andre's operation. Tell us what you know."Amber leaned back, a calculated glint in her eye. "I'll tell you everything, but first, I want immunity."Logan raised an eyebrow. "You think you're in a position to negotiate?"Amber's smile widened. "I have information you desperately need. Josie's location, for starters." Rachel's eyes snapped to Logan, who nodded curtly."Deal," Rachel said. "But if you're lying,
Logan ran his hands all over her body, brushing away her hair so he could clearly scrutinize every bruise or cuts the marred her perfect face. “Are you sure you're okay?”She nods, smiling. “Yes. Even though for a mom and dad feared that I might not make it out alive but…you made hold on a little while longer.”Logan nods, a picture of happiness and contentment on the outside but on the inside, he was actually boiling, livid that he wasn't able to get to her in time before that animal, Andre put his hands on her. *It's okay, you're safe now and I promise you that Andre's not going to hurt you anymore.” He promises, looking into her eyes.Her smile never wavered, even though it got a little shaky at the mention of Andre's name. “I really don't care. I'm safe and I'm here with you, that's all that matters.”Logan kept talking to her, making sure to avoid asking her what went down during her kidnapping, trying to reassure her as best as he could.A couple of minutes later, he could see Ja
Josie was working on her laptop when she got a text. It was from Amber and the tone of the text screamed urgency.Amber: Josie, please where are you? I need your help!Spooked by the weird way Amber was trying to text her, Josie reached for her phone and tried to call Amber.Unfortunately it wasn't going through and that only made Josie more worried, so she texted back.Josie: Where are you? What's going on?Almost immediately, a response dropped but it wasn't the type that she was looking for.It was a pin to her location with the words ‘hurry’ in capital letters next to it.Josie debated on reaching out for help or talking to Logan about it but she decided that it to be too late to help if the matter really was as urgent as Amber was making it out to be, plus the location she dropped was less than 30 minutes away.If she drives straight there and right back, she would be back before Logan was aware.With that decision made, Josie slammed her laptop closed, reaching for her jacket,
“Start talking and maybe I'll not start slicing off your flesh,” Logan ordered, his patience wearing thin.There's no way he'll allow Andre to get his way, even if it means giving up everything he's worked so hard for.He didn't know when it happened, but Josie was like a nasty bug, one that gets under your skin whether you want it to or not.Amber wets her lips, darting her eyes towards Jackson's figure. For some reason, she seems to be more scared of Jackson than the man who's sliced into her skin like a piece of meat.Logan snapped his fingers to gain her attention. “I was asking you a question! What do you know about Josie's kidnapping and Andre's plans all along?”Logan made sure to waggle the tip of the bloody life in front of her face. Once her eyes landed on it, she went pale swallowing up spit. “Okay, okay! I'll tell you what I know!”Logan sat back, waving his hands. “Start talking.”“Um…” she smacked her lips. “Can I get a glass of water, please?” Jackson grunted and she qui