Inside the car, John kept staring at Leonard with a horrified look in his eyes. His mouth was covered with a tape so he couldn’t talk nor move about. Sweat broke out of his skin pouring onto his clothes as his thoughts ran wild.He never expected that his father would give him away just like that. His father had betrayed him all just because he wanted to save his family. And Malik? Malik was nowhere to be found. He had left him all alone to take the heat. The car was soon brought to a halt and he was carried out of the car by two hefty men but before he could take a look at his surroundings, he was knocked out.…John’s eyes slowly opened, he tried moving but his wrists were tied to a metal chair and his ankles shackled to the floor. The air was damp and cold, a single bulb was dangling over his head, the only light revealing the concrete walls.A sharp metallic sound echoed in the room as the door opened. Leonard stepped inside, his hands behind his back as he stared at John with ea

Obsidian Hotel.Outside the hotel, the massive outpour of rain and the cold air seeping into the room couldn’t cool down Malik’s tensed nerves. He sat at the edge of the bed, a half empty bottle of whiskey in his hand. His gun laid beside him, his eyes puffed up and covered with black under circles, he hadn’t slept in days.Every little sound made him alert. He knew Leonard would come for him, it was only a matter of time. Riven had instructed him to give up himself willingly but at this juncture he didn’t know whether to trust Riven’s words or his own guts. There’s no way Leonard would let him down easily.A floorboard creaked outside the door, Malik’s grip tightened around his gun. He aimed at the entrance, breath steady. The silence stretched.Then ‘click’. The lock turned slowly.Malik fired without hesitation, his eyes twitching as he did. One shot. Two. Three. The glass shattered, smoke filled the air. He backed towards the window, his eyes darting wildly.But before he could re

Agnes’ dull face lightens up instantly. This was the first time in months that she had smiled. She covered her mouth, her eyes beaming with joy and tears glistening in them.“Are you sure of what you are saying doctor?” She asked eagerly.The doctor nodded with the same smile. “Most definitely, Miss Hades. Expect position results this evening or tomorrow morning.”“You sound so sure about it doctor.”“I will come back again to check up on his progress tomorrow morning. If any changes happen, do well to call and inform me,” The doctor said before walking out of the room, gripping his suitcase.Finally, Agnes breathed a sigh of relief as she stared at her father. She held his hand, rubbing it affectionately. “You might not have the best father but I do love and miss you father. Marcus misses you as well. I can’t wait for you to wake up so I can tell you about everything that has been happening. There are a lot of things you need to know!”…The next morning, Agnes and Marcus ordered fo

In a disclosed location, Riven sat down in a room without windows, a low lamp casting long shadows across the map pinned to the table. The map was scrawled out the routes and red plans like constellations of stars.Riven smiled without showing his teeth. He had woven patience into strategy for decades; now others were finally walking into the web he had woven.A few years ago, the members of the dark dragon had all come together to banish him from the group and he had vowed to come back in an unexpected way. He had worked slowly and carefully, gathering armies, watching his plans come together piece by piece. Riven had anticipated Leonard’s moves so he had already put everything in place. He had planted a trail that smelled like bait, something to lure the hunter so he could become the prey.“Prepare the men,” he told the nearest lieutenant. “Not to defend but to tempt. Let Leonard find what looks like treasure and think he’s won. Then we’ll find out which of the families still has t

“You have always been a confident dog!” Riven’s voice echoed. Leonard looked up, Riven stood on the rooftop of the building, several men dressed in black with masks covering their faces, stared down at them all, their hands on their swords.“But you are just a man and your confidence will die with you here.”Leonard smiled slightly. “Don’t boast so early yet, Riven. You have no idea what can happen in the next few seconds or minutes. The tables could turn in anyone’s favor.”Riven chuckled softly and glanced at Malik who was battered and covered in his own blood. “Tsk tsk,” he clicked his tongue over his teeth. “Such a pity, Malik. You have been reduced to nothing and I don’t know what to do with you at this moment.”Malik raised a brow. What does Riven mean by this? Was he going to get rid of him? But, he was the one who told me to give up myself to Leonard. As these many thoughts rang through his mind, he broke out in cold sweat. It seems like his life lies in his hands at this poi