Underestimated Retribution

Chapter 81: Chaperoned in Black

Sergei called Mark's phone when he arrived at the tea house. Mark answered, and with a quick "I'm outside," he stepped out of the building. The sleek black mini-van, one of his father's many vehicles he had thought was useless, sat curbside, its door sliding open with a soft hiss. Mark climbed into the first row of seats, muttering under his breath, "Guess this car will serve a purpose after all."

Sergei greeted him with a crisp "Morning, boss," as he pulled away from the curb, expertly navigating the vehicle through the crowded streets. Mark settled in, feeling a sense of relief wash over him as they left the suspicious duo and the chaos behind.

Sergei handed Mark a drawstring bag containing the clothes he had requested, and then steered the car away from the curb. As they merged into the flow of traffic, Sergei caught Mark's eyes in the rearview mirror and asked, "Where to, boss?"

Mark replied, "Igloo Commercial building. It's on 81st street."

Sergei's eyebrow arched in surprise