Madeline gave a wicked grin and nodded. She liked Ella's boldness and confidence. She also liked her intelligence and courage. She felt a connection with her that she had not felt with anyone else, a connection of mutual understanding, she saw herself in Ella, so Madeline lifted her glass and clinked it with Ella's."Yes, it is. I like her," Madeline said, pointing to Ella. She looked at James and Dante and saw that they were surprised and intrigued by her statement, she had made up her mind, she was going to take Benedict Rake, and she was going to have her vengeance,The rest of the dinner went on smoothly and in the next two hours they discussed the schematics of how they would kidnap Benedict Rake and their strategy of attack,They concluded that would keep Benedict Rake at one of her secured warehouses at the edge of town.As everyone prepared to leave Ella stood by the door waiting for Alexander to finish talking to his dad while their driver readied the car for them to leave.
"Just between us girls, I would pick the brother too. He's much more handsome," Madeline said, smirking. She winked at Ella and walked out, leaving her alone.Ella watched Madeline leave, in disbelief and shock. She felt a mix of emotions, such as confusion, doubt, fear, and guilt,She wondered what Madeline meant, and what she wanted, she wondered if Madeline was telling the truth, or if she was playing a game, she wondered if Madeline was her ally or potential rival.She heard Alexander's voice, calling her name. She turned around and saw him walking towards her, smiling, he looked like he had no idea what was going on, or what was about to happen.He reached her and took her hand. He asked her if she was ready to leave. She nodded and said yes. She followed him to the car, leaving behind Madeline Dante, and everything else.Benedict Rake sat in his office chair, he began to hear ruffles and noises outside his mansion. He frowned and wondered what was going on. He reached for his p
Benedict watched in horror as all of his men fell one by one till all fell. He had put up a fierce resistance, but it was no use. Madeline and James had brought too many men, too many weapons, too much firepower. They had overwhelmed his defenses and breached his mansion. They had come for him, and they had succeeded.He stood up, shooting his gun in a feeble attempt to grant himself victory. But his bullets ran out, and he was soon surrounded by enemies. He saw their faces, full of hatred and contempt. He saw their guns, pointed at his chest. He saw their fingers, ready to pull the trigger.He felt a surge of fear and despair. He knew that he had no chance, no escape, no mercy. He knew that he had no future, no family, no legacy. He knew that he had no hope, no dignity, no honor. He knew that he had nothing.He looked up and saw them. The three people who had orchestrated his downfall, and who had come to witness his death. Madeline Mitch, James Wills, and Dante Wills. They walke
Madeline and James watched the scene and joined the laugh. They looked at Benedict and felt no pity. He felt a surge of rage and hatred as he cursed them, and wished them dead. He wished that they would suffer, and die. He wished that they would lose everything, just like he had. He told them that they would pay for this, for what they had done to him, he would have his revenge.But his wishes were in vain. They ignored his curses and laughed at his pain. They grabbed him and tied him up. They dragged him and threw him in a van."Take him to the van," James ordered one of his men, and Benedict was tied and carried to the van. He looked at Benedict and felt no pity. He looked at Sophia and felt no remorse. He looked at Dante and felt no guilt."How is the daughter going to know, about this?" Dante asked as he got in the van with Madeline and James. He looked at Benedict, and smirked,"If Jackson is as powerful as I fear, he will know. For now, we just have to wait," Madeline said, as
Jackson began, "They want us out in the open. We can't do that. We can't play by their rules. So... Paul Mitch would probably be in the hospital after I dealt with him, wouldn't he?"Pamela nodded. Jackson continued, "Good. Find out where he's being kept and I want you to take him. Be discreet and fast. Don't let anyone see you.""You want to use him as leverage?" Pamela asked, understanding his plan."That would be plan B. But I want him to tell us possible places where they would keep Sophia's father," Jackson said, hoping to get some clues."Alright, boss. Consider it done. But what about her?" Pamela asked, referring to Sophia.Jackson looked at Sophia, who was still standing and watching them talk, looking scared and confused. He felt a surge of guilt and regret for dragging her into this mess. "Leave her to me," Jackson said, as he walked away from Pamela and towards Sophia. He knew he had to tell her the truth, the horrible truth, about what had happened to her father. He
Sophia stood upright from Jackson's embrace as he recounted the tales of his childhood or whatever that was. She felt a mix of emotions as she listened to him. She felt shocked and intrigued by his dark and dangerous life. She felt curious and impressed by his skills and achievements. She felt sad and sympathetic to his loneliness and hardships.Jackson continued, "I was trained and sent on missions by the then royal family, the rulers of the country, whom their organization was meant to serve. Even as a child, I rose through the ranks, I was the best of the best. Then tragedy happened."Jackson told Sophia how the royal family was betrayed and killed by a coup, he told her how the Blade in Shadow was ambushed and slaughtered by their enemies, who had infiltrated their ranks. He told her how he barely escaped with his life, along with a few survivors, who became his friends and allies. He told her how he swore revenge on who had taken everything from him, who had ruined his countr
In the dark of night, Pamela walked across a street. Her informant had told her that the building across was the secret hospital where the Mitch family and their associates went for treatment. And it was this hospital where they kept Paul Mitch, Madeline's son, who had been injured by Jackson. "Tshh," she called out one of the men that was with her, and he came forward. He was one of her trusted agents, who had helped her with many missions. He was skilled in hacking and stealth, and he had a device that could disable the cameras and cut the power to the building."Disable the cameras and cut the power to the building," Pamela ordered, handing him the device. She knew that the hospital would switch to emergency backup generators and they would send someone to check on the power. So when the person came out, they could knock them out and enter the building. Because the building was designed with access only from inside of the building for security reasons."Got it, boss," the agen
"Fine. But we have to go with you. We can't leave our post, or let you out of our sight," the other guard said, agreeing to let her in. He opened the door and followed her inside. The first guard did the same and closed the door behind him."Thank you, gentlemen. You're doing the right thing. I appreciate your cooperation," Pamela said, as she entered the room. She saw Paul lying on the bed sleeping, she saw her opportunity, and she took it.She turned around and stabbed the first guard in the neck with her syringe. He gasped and fell to the floor, paralyzed and silent. She kicked the second guard in the groin and punched him in the face. He groaned and collapsed stunned and bleeding. She grabbed the keys and the walkie-talkie from their belts and locked the door. She had done it. She had knocked them out.Paul now awakened by the noise watched in fear as Pamela took out the two guards meant to protect him as he lay in his hospital bed in fear cowering. "Who are you?" Paul cried o