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The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 88: NOT AGAIN
After Uncle Jonah and his son, Lucas, had left the office. It was quiet for the three of us. I was sure that neither Larry nor Marvim was quite sure what to say. Larry knew about the contract to kill Marvin’s father but no one knew that the order to kill came from one of the Simpsons. It was from Lucas.“Marvin, are you okay,” I said, attempting to break the silence that had now engulfed our space and made us strangers to one another. I knew this was what Incle Jonah wanted to cause this so that Marvin could be exposed. It was simple to see, only if Marvin could let go of his emotions and see what his Uncle was trying to do to us. I should have told him earlier but there were so many things to tell, and I do not think that he would have taken it lightly. My love for him keeps exposing me and this is where I needed to be careful. I need Marvin and his money in order to control the Martinez Gang.“Marvin, please I would beg that you should be wise about any decision you want to make. T
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 89: ALLIANCES
We met at the Senator’s lounge in New York when he called for a meeting. He wanted to be sure that the Senators under his influence were provided with the kind of security we give. The meeting room buzzed with an underlying tension as I scanned the faces gathered around the table. The stakes were high, alliances uncertain, and the delicate balance of power teetered on the precipice."Thank you all for coming," I began, my gaze sweeping across the assembled group. "We're here to discuss a critical shift in our approach to security and, more importantly, our allegiance." I said.Present were Marvin, Larry, and me. Larry and I were representing the core of the Martinez Gang while Marvin was representing himself. Alongside us were the Senate President, Senator Alby (as they were now working together for their common interest), and the invited guests: Officer Page and his superior, the Boss.I had asked the Senate President to call them in for the meeting. We needed police influence, and t
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 90: NOT MY ALLIANCE
As we got into the car after the meeting, Martin was shocked and raged at the same time. He felt I had used him to earn a cheap score with the Senator. He banged the door of the car and looked at me.“What was that for? You do not think you could carry me along in your new scheme? We are supposed to be a team, but instead, you operate in the shadow of deception. I am tired of this Cassie, Larry, is this how you operate with her?” Marvin said with so much vehemence in him.“Are you asking me a question, or are you accusing me? Could you pick a side at least?” I asked, smiling as he was acting like a little boy.“I guess I am doing both as you refused to let me in on anything,” he said.“Listen, Marvin, I want you to know that everything I do is for you and your unborn children yet to come. Like I said earlier, all truths can not be revealed to you at the same time for your sake. I will do some now because you need to know,” I said.I explained to Marvin how I and Larry have been workin
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 91: GET HIM NOW!
The sleek, high-rise building stood as a testament to the city's wealth and power. Inside, the conference room was bathed in artificial light. It had been a long time since I had been to Washington D.C. The Senators had ordered me here for a secret meeting and I obliged. I knew it was going to be about the Contractor.Senators Thomas and Alby waited for me to sit down before they began. The air was tense with the weight of their collective resolve. The Contractor had eluded them after using them for far too long, and now they sought my deadly precision to end the shadowy reign."Thank you for joining us, Cassie," Senator Thomas said, his voice grave. "We're here because we believe you possess the skills needed to eliminate the Contractor. We need to do it now or our lives will be the one the Contractor might take."I thought to myself they must be joking. I have only seen the man once and, even at that, he beat me at the game. The contractor had been very elusive. I wish it was that e
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 92: CONFESSED
The Martinez Gang, now more united than ever, prepared to confront the shadows that lurked in the corners of their existence. The Contractor, a master strategist with a penchant for chaos, had unleashed a storm. It was different from the type of attacks he would usually have done. The gang knew that the Contractor needed to be taken out or everyone was in danger of being killed by the Contractor. Unfortunately for some of the Table Members, most are not good in combat and have never been on the field. It was their money and men that made them influential.My senses were heightened as I remained vigilant. The stakes were higher than a mere assassination attempt on Marvin. The Contractor, ever planning, ever attacking, won’t stop. It sure looked like we were clueless, though the Gang had place it on me to make a plan to take out the Contractor. I did not want to give them the impression that I cannot provide protection or not equal to the task they assigned me to.The atmosphere in the
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 93: KEN OR LUCAS
Larry and I were sure that the Contractor would come after Lucas again. He does not change his target that often. The sun is beginning to cast itself in the shadow of deception. The light we see now is the truth we hid in time past. A tale, that someday we will all have to tell ourselves how we hid things in the cupboard.“We need to warn Marvin about Ken, he needs to know that this is happening. He needs to cut off Ken quickly,” Larry said, as I stood up, getting ready to leave my seat.“Please join me, I am headed to his Mansion. His love for Ken would really make this betrayal so deep,” I said as Larry and I left the Martinez Gang headquarters to meet with Marvin at his place. I was sure we would meet him there as he would be taking refuge there considering all the things that were happening.As the discussion unfolded, Marvin's frustration and anger simmered beneath the surface. I almost laughed, not because it was funny, but because I had told him so many times and he either took
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 94: MY CONTRACTOR
We moved towards the shots fired. It was from two gunmen as Lucas was rushed to Doctor Jake’s hospital. Larry moved to cover me while I maneuvered to flank the shooters. Lucas said one of them was the Contractor, but he did not look the Contractor anyway, but the body movement was like the Contractor I know."Cassie, we need to take him down," Larry urged, his weapon blazing with every shot.The air buzzed with tension as the gang faced off against the Contractor, a silent dance between predators in the concrete jungle. I finally concluded that this could be the Contractor and an assassin because they had shot two of our men, and they had this movement as if it was their shadows that overtook their being, they were sleek.“I am going for the unmasked guy, cover me, take him down if you have to, I don’t think we would be taking anyone here alive,” I said as I made a move to expose one of the gunmen's position.The shots rang out, a symphony of violence that shattered the silence. The C
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 95: THE NEWS
The news of Lucas's death reverberated through the dimly lit corridors of the Martinez Gang's headquarters. He was not part of us, yet everyone grieved as if he was a gang member. I felt it was because he came here to plead for protection and mercy. The gang, cloaked in shadows, awaited further instructions as the weight of the loss settled over them.“I know why you mourn, and it is well within your place to do that. But we all knew that the Contractor was after him and the Contractor we had killed. We got more than we bargained for, no disrespect to the dead,” I said, hoping it would make everyone reconsider their mood.“You may need to let his father know, this is not good news. He was under our protection, and we have not failed to protect our own,” Sancho said.“With all due respect, the Supreme Leader, he is not one of our own but under our protection and that we did. We lost five men trying to protect him. Their lives mean a lot to us too. Most importantly, our major rival and
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CHAPTER 132: THIS IS NOT THE END
I sat down in Marvin's office as we looked at all the options we had for ensuring that our future and that of the twins were secured. He was not sure whether I agreed with him or not as he presented his plans. I looked straight at him with no emotions, and I was wondering whether it was because I had become the most dreaded Mafia Lord in town or that I just couldn't marry him."You are still married to Ms. June," I said immediately after he finished his speech, "or do you want me to take care of that too?" I asked."How do you mean, Cassie?" He asked, not sure if he understood what I meant."She looks like someone in the middle of our dream,"I said."She works for you," he replied.I told Marvin that we might have to wait for Ms. June's contract to expire, or he could talk to June to cancel the contract and pay her off if he wants us to be together. He agreed to talk to June. We did not know why June didn't want to cancel the contract even when she knew she would be fully paid as agre
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CHAPTER 131: MY TABLE MY MOVES
I sat at the table as the head of the gang for the first time and this time was to sort out issues that were arising due to me being selected as their leader. I told them how I had led this gang to this particular height single-handedly and could, even in my pregnancy, still take on any of them.Larry came late due to the task I had given him and one of the table members wanted to raise an objection to that, but I was not having any of that. I told him to sit his ass down, and it brought the quietness I had wanted to drive home my message.Larry's revelation about Cally's involvement was unexpected and unsettling. I leaned forward, studying the information he brought. "Cally hired Jasper? What does he gain from orchestrating my kidnapping?" I wondered aloud.Larry sighed, "It seems like there's more to this than meets the eye. Maybe he sees you as a threat, or perhaps he's trying to disrupt our operations. I'll dig deeper to find the motives."I nodded, acknowledging Larry's commitmen
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CHAPTER 130: THE SUPREME LEADERTH
Entering the Martinez Gang Headquarters, the room fell silent as all eyes turned towards me. Sancho, who is the current head of the gang, stood up, relief evident on his face."Cassie, we were worried," Sancho admitted, his concern reflecting in the eyes of the other members.“What happened, and where have you been? We could not carry on without you when Larry told us you were indisposed,” Sancho said.“Sancho, do not worry about me. I am fine. It will take more than pregnancy to hold me down,” I said, knowing that everyone was expecting to declare that I was pregnant so that I would not be made the leader of the Martinez Gang.“It is the reason we want pregnant women to sit out of business till they are ready,” Sancho said.“And the men who got them pregnant?” I asked.“It is a man’s world, Cassie. Anyway, we were worried about you,” Sancho said."I appreciate the concern, but we have a bigger problem," I began, looking around the table, "I was abducted this morning and Jasper, Rose'
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CHAPTER 129: UNDETECTED BOSS
The car moved steadily through the darkened city, the rhythmic hum of the engine accompanying the weighty silence that enveloped us. My eyes were fixed on the passing scenery, but my thoughts were tangled in the web of recent events. The events of the unexpected abduction, the revelation of Jasper's involvement, and the unsettling connection to the Contractor."Larry," I finally broke the silence, the question lingering at the forefront of my mind, "How did you not know I was kidnapped?"Larry's gaze remained focused on the road, his features shrouded in contemplation. "Cassie, I... I didn't have a clue. The whole thing took us by surprise. We were on high alert after everything with the Contractor and the Martinez Gang, but this... It was a blind spot."His words carried a weight of genuine concern, and I understood the complexities of the clandestine world we navigated. The shadows held secrets and the clandestine maneuvers of those we sought often unfolded in unpredictable ways."B
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CHAPTER 128: IT WAS JASPER
"We have been paid to do a job. Why don't we just get on with it Must we wait for him? It is getting late, and we have not heard from him now. Guys, what do we do? This is a very great asset, and keeping her alive more than now puts us at a great risk," said one of the members of the gang, who seemed irritated that they were keeping me more than normal.I stood still at the back of the truck as I listened to their conversation. They were waiting for instructions to get rid of me and that was how I got my first knowledge that it was not the Martinez Gang. I needed my gun, or would I say that I needed any gun I could get my hands on?I was waiting for the perfect time to strike. I knew I had to be strategic because it was a fight where the guns were fighting with the object I had used to free myself."If Jasper was not coming, then let's kill the woman and ensure that he knows where we buried her body so that he can mourn her," said one of them who was already laughing at his own joke.
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CHAPTER 127: BOXED UP
“You are going to be here for a long time,” a voice of a man said. I was blindfolded, but I knew we were still in New York and that I was kept in a box, or the back of a truck, or a container. I tried to visualize where I was and who was coming and leaving the place I was."If I could see you, I would tell if you would die first before the rest of your gang, you silly thing," I replied. I was not going to allow someone who does not have the decency to reveal his face to scare me. I felt that they were already scared of me and that was why they blindfolded me. I also knew that this was not a kidnap for ransom, it was a kill-the-target situation. What they were waiting for was what I did not know. Maybe they were waiting for instructions from their sponsors, only time can tell.The person looked like a guard assigned there and, from the look of things, I think they are three. They had taken my phone and smashed it when we got there, but that would not stop Larry from using the locator t
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CHAPTER 126: STEPPING DOWN
Sancho called for a physical meeting. The Martinez Gang members gathered in an atmosphere fraught with anticipation. The air hummed with a mixture of uncertainty and curiosity as the announcement of Sancho stepping down as the head of the gang hung over us like a shroud. Most of them looked tired as we had been engaged for so many reasons, including our internal struggled with the Contractor.My role within the gang, though currently inactive due to my condition, still tethered me to its intricate web of relationships and responsibilities. Sancho, a stalwart leader, had been a significant presence, guiding the gang through tumultuous times. The prospect of his resignation sent ripples through the Martinez Gang, leaving everyone eager to understand the reasons behind his decision. I was not there to tell him not to resign, and I asked Larry not to let them know he was with a video camera installed in his glasses..In the dimly lit room, Sancho's commanding presence demanded attention a
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CHAPTER 125: NOT RIGHT NOW
“Why haven’t you considered my proposition? We need to train the kids in the best possible way we can. You also need to have a man in your life and above all I love you,” Marvin said.“What do you want me to say, Marvin?" I asked. It was the truth as I did not know how to respond to his request, yes, he was going to be the father of my kids but I did not know whether I needed him as a man. It was quite confusing because I had not taken the time to consider that this could happen.The question lingered in the air, creating a moment pregnant with implications. Marvin's inquiry about marriage carried the weight of sincerity, and I in response, couldn't help but revisit the complexities of their intertwined lives.With the echo of Marvin's question resonating, my mind retraced the complexities of my emotions. The memory of Marvin's secret marriage to June cast a shadow over the prospect of our union. Torn between love and the intricacies of their shared history, I faced the crossroads of
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CHAPTER 124: GETTING ALL
I sat in Marvin’s room as we plotted how to go about with the Callyb predicament. It was Marvin’s room where strategic decisions unfolded, Marvin and I plotted our next move, we intended to buy out Cally Industrials even when we knew Cally would never sell his company to us. The revelation about Cally's financial struggles became a catalyst, and we decided that a buyout might be the most strategic play in this intricate game of corporate chess.With my unwavering determination, I articulated the plan to Marvin, my partner in both business and life. "Marvin, acquiring Cally's company is our next logical step. It will not only eliminate a formidable rival but also position us as dominant players in the industry. We have the means, the strategy, and now, the insight into their financial vulnerabilities. It's time to make our move."I did not know if Marvin would buy into what I was saying because I knew that Cally would never want to sell his company. I hope he does if not the other opti