Their father, James who had been listening in on the conversation while he also held the phone as Madeline ranted the phone as Dante finished his statement, James removed the phone from his ear, covering the speakers so Madeline wouldn’t hear, and interjected, "We only need the Mitch family to solve this Jackson problem. Once we deal with him, we march on Madeline and the entire Mitch family."The room fell silent for a moment as the weight of the plan settled on their shoulders. Dante and James exchanged a knowing glance, a shared understanding of the ruthlessness in their mindDante chuckled again, a dark edge to the sound. "Finally, the time has come to break this fragile alliance. The Mitch family has always been a thorn in our side, and now, they've given us the perfect excuse to time to strike, killing two birds with one stone, Jackson and the Mitch."James nodded in agreement, his eyes gleaming with a predatory glint. "It's time to play the game, my sons. We've entertaine
Paul could not see anything. A cloth covered his head, hiding everything from him. He felt scared and lost. He could only hear the sound of the car and the city far away.Pamela was sitting next to him in the car. She was a strange woman who did not say much. Two men were with her. They did not say anything either. They made Paul feel nervous. They had a plan for him, but he did not know what it was.The car stopped suddenly, making Paul move forward. He heard the door open and felt the cold air on his face. Someone pulled the cloth from his head. He opened his eyes, but he could not see well. He tried to look around.Paul was in a place he did not know. It was a dark building with gray walls. The people took him out of the car. His hands were tied behind his back. They made him walk inside the building. It was very quiet, except for some noises far away.They took him to a room. It smelled bad and it was wet. They pushed him onto a chair. It was hard and cold. He could not move. He
In the room, the quiet was broken by screams. Paul Mitch was shouting in pain, Pamela was hurting him in many ways and she would not stop until he told her where they kept Benedict. The sound of Paul's pain bounced off the hard walls, making a scary noise that would make people feel cold and afraid. Pamela did not care about Paul's pain, she only cared about the answer she wanted.Jackson was very happy to hear Paul's pain, he walked away from the dark room, making noise with his feet in the empty hall. He left the sound of pain behind him, like a bad song that followed him.At the same time, at Jackson's house, Sophia Rake was waiting in her room in the dark. She felt worried and nervous as she sat on the edge of the bed that was warm but felt cold to her. She did not know where her father Benedict was, and she wanted to know if he was okay. She felt scared, and angry, and wanted to get back at the people who took her father.Sophia had many feelings in her mind – fear, anger, an
In the room, the quiet was broken by screams. Paul Mitch was shouting in pain, Pamela was hurting him in many ways and she would not stop until he told her where they kept Benedict. The sound of Paul's pain bounced off the hard walls, making a scary noise that would make people feel cold and afraid. Pamela did not care about Paul's pain, she only cared about the answer she wanted.Jackson was very happy to hear Paul's pain, he walked away from the dark room, making noise with his feet in the empty hall. He left the sound of pain behind him, like a bad song that followed him.At the same time, at Jackson's house, Sophia Rake was waiting in her room in the dark. She felt worried and nervous as she sat on the edge of the bed that was warm but felt cold to her. She did not know where her father Benedict was, and she wanted to know if he was okay. She felt scared, and angry, and wanted to get back at the people who took her father.Sophia had many feelings in her mind – fear, anger, an
Sophia came out of her room, still very worried not knowing where her father was. It’s been a few days now, she felt scared and sad. Angela saw Sophia's face. She knew Sophia was not happy. Angela wanted to help Sophia, so she walked up to her and spoke nicely."Sophia," Angela said, "You look like you have a problem. Can I do anything to help you?"Sophia let out a big breath. She felt heavy inside. She did not know what to do. "I don't know where my father is, Angela. Jackson said he would keep us safe, but I still feel afraid."Angela's eyes were kind. She knew how Sophia felt. "Sophia, I have known Jackson for a long time, and if he says he would do anything to protect you and your father, trust me he will, you don't have to worry, Jackson always keeps his promises."Sophia looked at Angela. She wanted to believe her, but she still had questions. "But where is my father? Why doesn't Jackson tell me anything?"Angela breathed in and out. She thought about what to say. "Sometimes,
At the rendezvous, Jackson found Commander Xao Xing and his team in a state of focused readiness, Pamela and her crew too, The operatives, clad in tactical gear, radiated a sense of discipline and purpose. The air crackled with anticipation as Jackson and Xao Xing exchanged a nod, a silent understanding passing between them."We move in quietly," Xao Xing instructed his voice a command that echoed through the team. "Priority is to locate and secure the captive, Benedict Rake, Jackson, you lead the way."The journey to the warehouse was a silent procession of shadows, each step calculated, each breath a whisper in the night. The team moved with the precision of a well-oiled machine, navigating the in’s and out’s of the warehouse,As they approached the warehouse, its looming silhouette against the city's edge, Jackson's mind raced with the possibilities and dangers that lay within. The stakes were high, he must get Benedict out, and he must not let Sophia down.The team surrounded
Blade in Shadows operatives moved with calculated precision, taking cover behind whatever shelter the environment provided. They exchanged gunfire with the Wills and Mitch men, each side vying for control in the relentless exchange of bullets. The night, once cloaked in secrecy, now bore witness to the clash of opposing forces.Jackson, positioned at a vantage point, observed the chaos with steely determination. His eyes, focused and unyielding, surveyed the battlefield as the first division fulfilled its role as the vanguard distraction. The diversion was working, drawing the attention of the enemy forces to the front entrances and allowing the other divisions to move with greater stealth.Amidst the chaos, voices barked orders, and the air filled with the acrid scent of gunpowder. The Blade in Shadows operatives, trained to navigate such perilous situations, maintained a disciplined response to the unfolding mayhem. Their movements were tactical, and calculated, as they sought
Jackson, monitoring the unfolding situation from his vantage point, saw the progression of the second division as they advanced inward. The tactical success on the west side played a crucial role in creating a containment zone within the warehouse. Now, the focus shifted to the third division tasked with breaching the south wall.Amidst the chaos of the firefight, the third division moved with purpose, carrying with them a formidable weapon — an RPG (Rocket-Propelled Grenade). Positioned strategically at the south side of the warehouse, they prepared to blast open a hole, creating an entry point that would allow them to breach the enemy's defenses.The RPG, a potent symbol of destructive force, was readied for deployment. The operator, clad in tactical gear and masked against the acrid smoke of the battle, aimed at the designated point on the south wall. The anticipation hung in the air as the Blade in Shadows operatives braced for the explosion that would tear through the warehou