Alex’s promise of getting the Governor re-elected for the next term was enough to set the wheels rolling.On Governor Phillipe Du Monte’s orders, the National Guard was deployed all across the state, tasked with the job of securing all major airports and train stations.While it would cause a scandal to use the country’s military resources to launch a manhunt just on the whim of a businessman, the Governor knew how to work his way around it.Instead of revealing that Mikhail was the one responsible for the hit-and-run, he issued a notice that the guy was an international spy who was trying to flee Alexandria with sensitive information.This was the perfect ruse to tighten the border security and prevent Mikhail from crossing the state lines.However, Alex knew that if Mikhail couldn’t get out of Valestra, his next option would be to flee to another city and go into hiding.But what Alex didn’t know was that someone else was already on Mikhail’s tail, ready to take him out at the first

“Now that we know who targeted you, this dog has lived long enough. Time to put him down!” Josiah Warrington pulled out his handgun and turned the safety off before pointing it at Mikhail.“Hold on, Josiah. Not yet.” Alex intervened before he could pull the trigger. “We need to keep these two alive for now.”“Why?” Josiah stared at Alex, rattled by his words. “Why show mercy to the one who tried to kill you? These snakes never stop coming after you until you put them in the ground.”“I know and understand,” Alex replied with clear authority. “But they still haven’t outlived their usefulness. Take our friend to Captain Williams. He will know what to do with him.”Alex pulled out Mikhail’s cellphone and wallet from his pocket before taping his mouth shut and putting a sack over his head.“This one is just a pawn. He will die when his time comes, but I need to get my hands on the one pulling the strings.”Josiah looked at him in confusion. “He already said it was that damn oil tycoon, Hen

Only a handful of people knew that Alex had not only survived the accident but also recovered from all his injuries by now.Dr. Lucy, Samantha Atkins, Rachel Dawson, Captain Williams, and Josiah Warrington were among the select few who were allowed to enter the VIP cabin in which Alex was being kept under observation.Apart from these trusted ones, the only others who were aware of Alex’s current condition were the three doctors attending to him, and they had sworn to maintain complete secrecy.Even though it had been 36 hours since Alex had been admitted to the Warrington Memorial Hospital, the buzz of cameras hadn’t stopped for a minute.The hospital was still surrounded by a swarm of curious reporters, eagerly awaiting the next update on their big scoop.It didn’t matter whether Alex lived or died, since even the untimely and tragic death of a billionaire was a story worthy enough to make it to the front page of every newspaper.While some prayed for Alex’s swift recovery, others li

Concealed by the darkness, the two masked rogues moved like shadows, making their way straight up the corridor.“Hey, who is it?” one of the guards standing near the cabin door yelled out. “Identify yourself!”“This is a restricted area!” His companion shouted, preparing to pull out his gun.But even before they could draw their weapons, the assassins marching across the corridor shot them in their heads with suppressed pistols, taking them down.Still maintaining complete silence, the assassins communicated with hand signals as they walked up the corridor and approached the private cabin.Stepping over the dead guards, they stacked up on each side of the door and looked at each other.Counting down to three, the masked assassins pushed the doors open with perfect coordination.The cabin was still dark since the power was out, save for the moonlight streaming through the glassy window panes.Seeing the bed made up and the duvet pulled over Alex’s head, the assassins grinned.“Just like

Governor Du Mont was still awake, enjoying a nice scotch, when the message flashed on his screen, leaving him baffled and curious.He had heard all about the accident and how it had sent Alex into a coma. But a text from his personal number quickly roused his interest.If it were anyone else, Governor Du Monte would have ignored such a wild request without even giving it a second thought. But he knew that turning down Alex was never a good idea.***At half past one, Governor Du Monte arrived at the hospital, and Captain Williams escorted him in through the emergency exit to shield him from the eager reporters, who were still camping in their news vans, waiting for the next twist.As the Governor walked into the private cabin on the third floor, he was surprised to see Alex sitting there completely unfazed.He simply couldn’t imagine anyone recovering from such a terrible crash so quickly.“I saw your car crumpled up like a pack of cigarettes. It was all over the news,” the Governor be