Leon was on his way home. While stopped at a red light, he felt that something was wrong. His trained instinct was trying to tell him that a threat was lurking.Leon began to scan the situation around him. If his instincts weren't wrong, some of the people in the cars stopped at the light were preparing to do something bad to him.The red light turned yellow, then green. After the vehicle in front of him moved forward, Leon sped up his car. Occasionally, he glanced in the rearview mirror, looking for a vehicle that suddenly made a dangerous maneuver.And he did find something of that sort, right after he made a left turn.Leon took note of the car—remembering its shape and color. However, he was too focused on the back, making him late to notice the threat coming from the front. From a not-too-distant intersection ahead, motorcycle riders appeared, followed by several suspicious-looking black minivans.Ignoring traffic rules, the minivans used the entire road, leaving no room for vehic

"Wait a second. I need to pick up this call," Kevin stopped and raised his right hand.Dimitri complied with Kevin's request. With a nod, he signaled Kevin to answer the call."Yes, Sir?"[How's the situation there?]"Safe and under control, sir. We've dealt with the armed thugs. We're now going to take those who are still alive for interrogation later."[Good. What about the victim?]"Uhm, a number of civilians were killed, sir, apparently shot by those thugs. We're going to take their bodies to the hospital for an autopsy—"[Not that. The person who was targeted by those armed thugs. What about him?]"Oh, about him... he's currently unconscious, sir. We're going to take him in. We have a lot of questions to ask him later, sir."[No, no, no. Don't do that.]Kevin frowned. "Pardon, Sir?"[Don't take him. Let those soldiers take him. Just secure the location and return here immediately.]Kevin became even more confused. "Sir, I have a strong suspicion that this person is involved in thi

At The Obsidian Tower, one of the most luxurious apartment complexes in Greystone Hollow, where the wealthy reside.Teddy, the slick-haired man who appeared in the bar earlier, entered the elevator carrying Evelyn. Evelyn was nearly unconscious. Her eyes occasionally opened, but it was impossible to tell if she saw anything or not.Ding!The elevator they were in stopped on the 21st floor. As the elevator door opened and Teddy was about to step out, his steps were halted because someone at the elevator door was about to enter."Ah, sorry," said the person, who was none other than Cornwell.Teddy ignored Cornwell, stepping out after adjusting Evelyn's position on his back. Of course, it was an unusual sight, so Cornwell watched Teddy move away.They didn't know each other, but Cornwell, who was essentially an observer, had crossed paths with Teddy several times and knew which apartment unit Teddy occupied.He briefly suspected that Teddy was bringing the woman he was carrying here witho

There was no yelling, no raised voice, but it was more than enough to make the two security guards' hair stand on end.Leon's eyes seemed to glow. Staring into those eyes, they felt as if their bodies were on fire.In the end, the two security guards stepped aside. Leon walked past them, and also past the receptionist who was hiding behind his desk.Without harming them, he left. Three seconds later, the receptionist and the two security guards simultaneously let out a sigh of relief."What was that feeling?" one of the security guards asked."I don't know. It felt like I was seeing my own death," the other security guard answered.The receptionist turned to the lobby entrance, seeing Leon moving toward the parking area out front.'Who the fuck is that guy?' he wondered inwardly....Leon rode the borrowed motorcycle home, with Evelyn on the back. He drove quickly.Upon arriving home, he helped Evelyn onto the porch. As they stepped onto the porch, the door opened and Rose appeared."W

Leon raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean? This restaurant is clearly still open. Why won't you let us in? Is there something wrong with us?"Evelyn gripped Leon's arm, fairly tight. It was as if she wanted to say that her earlier worries were justified. But Leon ignored his wife's signal."Our restaurant is closed to someone like you. Please find somewhere else," the La Pietra Bianca employee repeated.Leon narrowed his eyes. The arrogant man was looking at him like he was dirt."Let's just go. Let's find another place," Evelyn whispered.Leon shook his head. For him, this wasn't about finding a place for lunch. It was about preserving his dignity."Wait. Do I know you?" Leon tilted his head slightly. "Your face... it's kind of familiar. Have we met somewhere?"The man facing Leon smirked, still with that dismissive look. His dimples appeared.Leon's pupils widened. The smirk followed by the appearance of dimples... he remembered someone."Magnus? Are you Magnus?" Leon asked.The man