"Gentle," the terrorist says, and Ethan complies, walking slowly ahead as the terrorist guides him to where the other hostages are. He's made to sit between them. Sandra emerges from her hiding spot, trembling at the sound of another knock on the door. She retreats quickly."Ethan," someone whispers, and it's unmistakably Samuel's voice. Sandra reopens the door, letting out a sigh of relief as Samuel smiles at her. Scorpion and the others follow."Where is Ethan?" Samuel inquires.Sandra proceeds to explain everything that transpired. "So, what's our next move?" Samuel asks."I don't know. Ethan is the mastermind of the plan," she replies.Samuel ponders for a moment. "Let's execute the plan he outlined—divert their attention". "But Ethan is already taken," Sandra interjects."Don't worry; we'll divert them and take them down one by one. Then, we'll disguise ourselves in their clothes," Samuel suggests confidently.Scorpion struggles to stifle a laugh. "So, you want us to eliminate
Chapter 56The sharp crack of a bullet pierces the air, and in an instant, pain shoots through Ethan's leg as the bullet finds its mark. He clutches his injured limb, feeling the bone dislocate as he limps towards his waiting car.Gritting his teeth, he reaches the driver's seat and fumbles for the gear shift."Hugh," he groans through clenched teeth, trying to maintain focus. The engine roars to life, and he speeds away from the scene, the pain pulsating with each beat of his heart.Minutes pass, and he finally arrives at his home. With trembling hands, he attempts to patch himself up, but his makeshift first-aid efforts prove ineffective as the blood continues to gush from the wound. Desperation takes hold, and he systematically dials Samuel's number."What happened?" Samuel's voice crackles through the phone.Ethan winces as he replies, "Just come here!"He collapses onto his sofa, gasping for air, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. It feels like an eternity, but eventually
Before Ethan and Samuel chase after the killer in the dead of night, they intercept the trunk driver's lifeless body, and something about him strikes a chord with Ethan. "I wonder where I know him from," Ethan muses, inspecting the body."Let me use the 'connect' skill," Samuel suggests.Ethan looks puzzled. "What's the 'connect' skill?""It will help you remember where you've met him. You'll hold his hand, and I'll perform the skill by placing my hand on yours. You'll remember everything about him," Samuel explains.Impressed by Samuel's skills, Ethan asks, "You've got a lot of skills. What's your secret?""You'll find out soon," Samuel cryptically responds. "Okay, let's do it," Ethan agrees, and they proceed.Samuel is in the middle of the process when Ethan abruptly pulls his hand away. "What's wrong?" Samuel asks."I remember. This bastard killed my parents. He intentionally caused that hit and run that took my parents' lives!" Ethan exclaims."Calm down, Ethan. We need to find o
A man in a sleek black suit approaches Feifei and Derek, causing Derek to grow anxious, wondering what's amiss. "Ma'am, we've been looking for you," the suited man says, respectfully bowing."I told you not to look for me," Feifei snaps in response."The Hood is waiting for you," he insists."Go. I'll come on my own," Feifei instructs, and then he asks, "Are you here because of him?".With a protective gesture, she covers Derek, saying, "Stay away from him if you don't want me to put a skrull on you."The man in the black suit bows again before walking away. Derek, puzzled, inquires, "Who... is that?""One of my subordinates," Feifei answers, rolling her eyes. "Can we please go?" Derek nods slowly as they make their way.*****"what are you doing, Ethan. You have to carry out the mission," Samuel urges with determination."I'd rather go poor than kill my uncle," Ethan retorts, his resolve unwavering.Samuel lets out a sigh. "Do you think it will end with you just getting poor? You'll
Ethan has lost a substantial amount of money in the past six hours, and the system continually updates him on the losses as time goes by. As they make their way to confront Mr. Ben, Samuel, who is driving the car, declares, "I will kill him."Ethan, seething with anger, exhales deeply and says, "I will do it. I will kill him."Upon reaching Mr. Ben's apartment, Samuel uses a mimic voice to call him, impersonating the killer. "Have you done it?" Mr. Ben mutters."Yes, it's done. I've killed them both," the mimic responds."That's great. Where are you now?" Mr. Ben inquires."I'm outside your house," the mimic responds with perfect deception.Mr. Ben hesitates, uncertain. "What for? I can't," he protests."You have to see this; it's a must," Samuel insists.There's an eerie silence, and then Mr. Ben reluctantly agrees, saying, "Okay." Samuel and Ethan wait for him, and after several minutes, Mr. Ben shows up. He's shocked to see Ethan and Samuel waiting for him.Shaken and trembling, M
Chapter 55Feifei and Derek rush to the scene, their faces etched with devastation and shock as they arrive to find the company building reduced to ashes. Fortunately, all the employees have made it out safely, except for Derek and Samuel, who are still inside the burning structure.Derek approaches Jason, a witness, and asks, "Hey, Jason, what happened?"Jason mutters, "It happened in a sudden, we don't know."They wait anxiously, and after a few minutes, the firefighters arrive, and onlookers are capturing and live-streaming the catastrophic event.****Ariana rushes into the sitting room where the entire family is present. She grabs the remote control and tunes in to the news.The reporter states, "We're here at the scene of a devastating fire at the well known popular company of mighty-E. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze, but the situation remains critical. Two individuals, mighty-E himself and Samuel, are still unaccounted for inside the building. The caus
Chapter 56{Mission accomplished}, Sean's system cryptically declares. Sean breathes out, "I don't know how you could give me such a mission." And then, out of nowhere, {congratulations on becoming a quadrillionaire!}.flashes across his screen.Sean began to acquire the system when he was neglected in the house. His father wasn't his biological father but his stepdad, and he was constantly subjected to abuse and curses. His mother, too, was treated poorly, often being called a derogatory name. It all became too much for him, and he attempted to commit suicide, and that's when the system surged in."Where are you coming from?" Mr. Wilson asks."I was just strolling out," Sean responds with a smile. "I am starting to like you because you are smart, but I see you are still a bastard son."Sean bows his head. "I am sorry.""Don't you know today is Mother's birthday?" Mr. Martins points out.It's clear that Sean had forgotten. He kneels before them. "I am sorry, but all I planned was to
"Today is a pivotal moment in our journey". Mr. Rex stands before them. "It's been quite a while since we've undertaken a mission of this magnitude, and we all know the reasons for that extended pause. But now, we find ourselves ascending to new heights". "I announced that a new organization will be joining us, merging the power together".They all looks at each other mumbling.As Mr. Rex continues, "I understand your shock, and it's natural, given that this organization we're talking about was once our tormentor, the very obstacle blocking our path to the world we envision. However, it's time we realize that if we persist in fighting amongst ourselves, we'll achieve nothing. That's why I proposed this collaboration – we're all pursuing the same goals."Mr. Desmond, ever the voice of caution, raises his concerns, "Are they trustworthy? What if they betray us?"Mr. Rex reassures, "You need not worry about that. We'll come to an agreement, with conditions and terms to ensure our mutua