There was a lot going through her heart as she watched the news again, the room a thought came to her heart and that had to do with the fact that they had to fix this, there was no way outWith each moment, came that part of her that panicked, she got into her dress as she slowly walked out, this time there was no amber In the scene to convince her that she shouldn't, she wanted to get over this as fast as she should without any complications.She paces around, her mind still filled with answers of what she wanted, and how she wanted so much to find them.Josie, who had been walking through the corridor, heard the sound of footsteps. Confused, she had no other option than to hide herself.Apparently, it was the janitor —She barely turn to duck under the cabinet while trying to act oblivious to what was happening.“What are you doing here?" The man asked.Her heartbeat clattered faster that minute thinking about the right answers, she couldn't help but feign that she had only been ta
The entire vicinity was engulfed in that bit of silence as it was surrounded by men from the order mounted around with guns as they were led out, Logan had a glum expression on his face as he was glad to be having that bit of Peace now and safety.Logan stood not too far from Rio, both hearts weighed heavily, for Logan he was losing his mind. This place had been the only place aside from his mansion that felt like home and for it to burn just like that? It most definitely left a lot more on the to-do list.It was a weekday, and the trip back to his formal residence was shorter than the previous day.Logan walked in cautiously, he had hardly said a word ever since the incident and now it was starting to weigh heavily in his subconscious mind, it was concerning that he was losing more from all of this.If all of these have something in common it is the fact that they all had a close relationship with just one RioIt was a cause for concern even if it looked like mere speculation, he s
"Of course, anything for you, Logan. So, what's this favor about?" Jeff asked Logan. Logan looked at him for a while, contemplating whether to trust him or not. Rio's words kept coming back to replay in his mind. "What is it, Logan?" Jeff asked again, a worried look on his face this time. "I'm worried about Josie. She probably knows by now that I'm still alive and she may have been searching for me. I need you to help me find her and when you do, set up a meeting between us. I really have to meet with her," Logan said."Sure, I can do that," Jeff said confidently. Looking closely at Logan, Jeff could tell that something was wrong. "Why do you look worried, Logan? Is something else the matter?" He asked Logan. "Not really. It's just that I'm worried about you," Logan replied. "Worried about me? But why?" Jeff asked, feeling a bit confused. "I'm just thinking about how you'd be able to reach out to Josie. You know she's in a different mafia group. I don't want her people to know
The strange figure in the shadows who had been watching them pulled out a cell phone and dialed a number. "Hello boss," he said over the phone.He was talking to Andre, Josie's cousin as he worked for him. "What's the update, Scorpio?" Andre asked."Boss, I can see her but she's not alone. She seems to be having a conversation with a man whom I'm not familiar with," Scorpio said. "You think it's time to execute plan B?" Andre asked him."If you think so boss. Just say the word and I will carry out the plan," Scorpio said."All right then. Carry on with plan B," Andre ordered."Okay boss," Scorpio replied and the call ended on that note.Just as he dropped the call, he felt a heavy blow at the back of his head, causing him to crash to the ground. He tried to see who it was that hit him but everything was blurry. Before he knew it, he was unconscious. When he finally got himself, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment, tied to a chair. He struggled to break free but it was fu
He stood there after dropping the call with Andre...It felt like he just made a mistake picking up the call but at that moment, he was worried about something different —If anything was confusing to him, it was how he chose to let all of this get to him, he had walked away from the room still feeling rather unsettled about the situation, Logan as it was paces at paces around.So far he was feeling rather unsettled by the fact that he was still Unaware of her plights —With each passing moment, he could swear that she was at risk, still if there was anything that made him rather sick to the guts, it was the fact that she was pregnant.Since Jeff told him that bit of information, he had been thrown back by everything, could that child be his or he was just getting himself worked over something he didn't need at that moment?All throughout this whole while, he still didn't know how to deal with everything, perhaps he should be silent and let things work out on their own.“Are you certa
Tossing and turning on the bed he wakes Suddenly, with a gasp he looks around where he was with a lot of questions running through his mind.It was another night of him having this mare or the past, in his soul it was dark and desolate as he had zero idea of what to do with all of this drama.He gathered what was left of this shattered self he called his soul and got out of bed.He roams the room free with one or several thoughts at the back of his mind, ranging from what he wanted to do that right moment to how he was dealing with all the drama that this came with. Looking back at the sequence of events that had led up to that present situation Logan was left in absolute awe at the entire situation—There was something about the fact that he was the only one that felt strange. In his mind, all of these still seemed like a dream sort of. First, he took in the view of the entire building, it was his first night there, and his soul was still trapped in my nightmares. He was strolling
“Ma’am!” She felt a hand at the side and jolted up suddenly.It was time, it was to be this day and if asked what the heck all of this was going to have in the entire issue the answer was she had no idea.Still, She couldn't get her mind off everything the woman with her had been saying, as they both got ready from Josie Amberboth thought the same thing and that was for her to take things more lightly than she was, but how could she? “Do you still think that he is the same ?" It was the third time Amber had asked that question. And this time her eyes filled with uncertainty as she didn't know the perfect way to deal with the question or the fact her heart was thudding heavily at that moment, if she says yes it meant she was admitting to all of this madness, it created a wave of unscathed feeling at the back of her mind that could feel right I her soul.All manner of thoughts were running through her mind at the moment, and at one point, she wanted all of this to end, she was starti
Back at Logan's apartment… Four hours before… It was a hot far from perfect afternoon, but the steady breeze made it way in perfectly The lights didn't find a way to wound around the frame of the room like it would have normally done . He had changed his mind about going to see her as now he sat right there on one of the benches at the lounge. Logan relaxes on the Soft chairs however he was far from being comfortable—He stared intensely at the sky that was getting darker. It was another day to get down with the business of getting rid of Andre goons.In the dark room the man they picked up was seen facing Logan, the man looked unsettled almost as though he was this fear he could be shot at any moment, so far he had said all that was needed to know. He stopped staring at the man and looked at the man with hands folded abreast. "Get him a drink." He requested. So far the man had cooperated telling him all that was planned at Andre end. A soft wind blew Into the room as the other
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