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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
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 96: KEN IS INTO HIDING
“Larry, please have you been able to see Ken all this while? Marvin had not been to the office and Ken had not reported to him since then.” I asked Larry as I navigated the wide major roads to our hotel.“Do you want me to place a man on him?” Larry asked.“I want his location, I want to hear him confess. I want him out of Marvin’s life once and for all. His parasitic attachment to Marvin is not helping,” I said.“Cassie, have you seen the doctor? I also think it is the right time to let Marvin know that he is expecting a baby. If you decide to keep the child, you must tell the father and take care of yourself and the baby. What you are not doing, there are going to be consequences for that, you know,” Larry said as he sent texts to his men concerning Ken’s location.“I asked for Ken’s location not for some fatherly advice, Larry. Please locate Ken and let me get to work,” I said.“Done. Check your phone. The GPS location has been sent to you. Do you need me to come with you?” Larry a
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 97: IT IS YOURS
“Larry, I killed Ken, but that is not what is bothering me. We were attacked by some unknown gunmen, and I have never seen them before, though I killed all of them” I said.“Please Cassie, help me understand, you said you were attacked by unknown gunmen. Were they protecting Ken or were they sent after you? Did you get a closer look? Did you identify anyone?” Larry asked.“That is what I want you to look into for me. It was at the location you sent me. I didn't identify anyone and could not get a closer look, so help me find out who these men are, please,” I replied to Larry, who was at this time packing up bags.“Please, where are you going? We have a lot of things to discuss, and you think this is the best time to start packing up your bags,” I said.“Cassie, we are not discussing anything, I am taking you to Doctor Jake. You need a check-up, and you should start visiting the hospital regularly because of the child in you. I can forgive you for the way you treat yourself, but I will
The Shadow of Deception CHAPTER 98: TELLING JUNE
It has been a long time since I slept comfortably in a good bed. I had stayed the past few days with Marvin planning and resting. Larry has been doing a lot, keeping it together while I rest.The muted glow of city lights filtered through the half-drawn curtains, casting an ambient glow on Marvin's luxurious bedroom. In the past few days, this space had witnessed both clandestine conversations and tender moments, a testament to the complex web of relationships that defined the lives of those who inhabited it.Marvin was not letting go of anything that he thought we should discuss, it was like a box of birds was opened, and the birds were all singing at the same time. He wanted to have enough information that convince him that the twins were safe.Marvin and I had made a conscious decision not to disclose the news of the impending twins to June. As the days passed, I found solace in the thought that our secret held the promise of stability for our growing family. Little did I know that
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