One look from Logan stuck a cord in her and she could feel it deeper in her soul, it was a look that seemed daring to make it difficult for her to think clearly about the moment, she watched it burn too, and somewhere in her mind, she wished to herself that she had not overreacted.Logan was still kneeling when they all walked past him, he could feel that bit of anger rousing deep in his soul but what more could he do about it?It felt that he was succumbing to fate, perhaps it was all fate's wish for him to feel such humiliation.“I am sorry." She muttered-“Don't." He didn't look at her but she could feel that scornful look from him, making her not only panic but have that belief that whatever it was that could between them it was definitely over— there was no Hope for the nearest future, just Hate!He listened as she left without saying anything else, it was not out of the ordinary to believe what was being said, she could as well have meant it but thinking of how much she felt hur
There was no way she was agreeing to any of this, As soon as she heard what the content was all about Josie Carpe walked out of the room, there was no way she was going to do this She could as well do anything else but going to that ball party with Logan was definitely out of it, Not when Angelo would be attending.She was quick to tell this to Don Moreno as she walked out, displaying her huge displeasure about the incident.“You just have to remember you are doing all this for the sake of the family." He muttered.Somewhere in her mind, she felt she was being manipulated to suit all of their needs, she was the one being used sacrificially, still, there wasn't much she could do about the entire situation as it seemed to run crazily at the back of her mind.“What more do you want from me!" She flung her hands tirelessly as she stomped in.Don Moreno had made his words finally and she knew what that was, she couldn't just get herself away from any of it, it was right there at a point wh
He waited to hear that voice again and when it did come through it was the faint voice of the man he had wanted to speak with all this while.“Hello."“Hello, it is I… Logan, hello?''He heard that fainting sound from the other end and when he turned to look, he found the last person he had expected to see near the phone connection, she had two separate ends of the phone wire in her hands and a wicked smirk.He looked at her with a death stare that would have murdered anyone who was neck-deep in all of this, he was furious.“What did you just do, are you nuts?" He had his fist clenched. He had come halfway across the entire city right to this place, he had done all he could at the party to stay away from trouble and just when he was starting to have that bit of peace again in his mind he bumped into another-“So you thought I'd just let you go like that?" Josie questioned. “You wish, I had my eyes all over you "She was a devil, and if there was anything that he felt for her that ni
It all happened In a bit of slow motion, it was as though time had paused for this one moment and he was caught right there in the middle of it, he could feel that wave in his heart as it ricocheted, each thud as though a pause through time. A sudden gust of wind blew through the Vicinity and with it a bit of eerily silence, as the breeze was caught right there in his hair. It loosened up a bit of anxiety that was already causing a wave of torrents through their hearts. The wind got stronger as he walked towards the edge of the room where they were, with the light shimmering they saw his face.It took a gasp from one of the men after a while to let him know that they might have known who it was.“It is you, I know who you are.” One of them was glamoured.Logan, trying as much as possible to be himself, took a deep breath in, as he did …He walked toward the bar at the corner of the room which he had no business with, and poured himself a glass.He sipped a glass of wine as he look
Josie stormed into the room, hoping that she would find Logan there but there was no sign of him, not even a sign that he had been in that room. She began to panic thinking that he had probably gotten a chance to escape. Her mind immediately went to what her grandfather would do if he found out that Logan had gone missing or probably escaped. The thoughts of what her grandfather would do reminded her of the alarm device he had given her earlier. He had told her to click on the alarm device if anything happened and that would alert him to send help to her. She quickly opened her purse and pulled out the alarm device. Just as she was about to click on it as instructed by her grandfather, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She jolted in shock and turned around to see who had tapped her only to come face-to-face with Logan himself. She breathed a sigh of relief as she saw him. He did not escape after all, she thought. "Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you," Josie said.
Logan should most definitely have gotten used to that strange bit of silence that filled the room frequently, but after all this while each moment of silence had been for quite different reasons leaving him in a state of confusion -Logan stood there speechless, he could still feel that sting from the slap burning to the side of his chin, rethinking the entire situation he took a few steps back trying to access through everything.Was Don Moreno aware?It was the first thing that had run through his mind as he found it even more difficult to understand why he was being slapped, he questioned the only person with him who had obvious answers to the entire situation but before he could Josie who had witnessed it all was quick to react.She asked again. “Why did you hit him, I -" She flinched when the old man lifted his hands in fear that he might swipe her too Why he didn't she couldn't tell till she looked up and saw that his hands were held hanging by Logan's.“I take all the fault, fo
JOSIE was startled when she was jolted to her feet, she had thought she'd face an angry Don Moreno but instead, there was a look of concern on his face.“What are you doing, do you want to get burnt?"It was only then that she could hear all the footsteps, heavy running through the hallway. She didn't know where the noise was coming from but she could have sworn that the heat was getting closer.“You need to get out, we are -"Before he could make the rest of the statement, she was out.Josie however didn't make her way to the exit, instead, she made her way to the room Logan was held in as punishment. ****All he could hear was that bit of dripping sound in the distance, Logan with his head hanging down right where he was restrained could feel his strength fade with every tickling seconds in his pulse.His heart thuds heavily as if he will be filled with that bit of darkness.Darting his eye out to the lone window in the room where he was, a soft wind breezed in and with it a scent
Tick.Tick… She could hear it all. Energy, time, the split seconds. Everything, was like a dream but as reality hit her she oddly could Sense the truth. He was gone.Was it karma? As the minutes trickled slowly, the same was her pulse. Josie stood Right there staring at the broken lock, she dropped a tear and let it trickle. She was lost for words, didn't Know what to say or how to start the entire conversation—But who could have done this, she wasn't even sure of what to think. She didn’t think she’d ever felt this worried about or maybe resentful regarding the situation, but she had that feeling that all of this meant worse was coming. She wouldn't say she feared for the worst rather all it left in her was that feeling that seared with a bitter cutting flame. “I don't know what to say honestly," Andre muttered. “Then why didn't you stop them, you should've '' she cried more.“We didn't realize it until after the fire."Those words fell out of his lips calmly but it was st
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