Chapter Eleven: Unknown ThreatCruz aimed several sharp shots at some armed men hidden beside a truck firing ruthlessly with their Ak-47s. The shots struck the men precisely on their foreheads. With that angle cleared, some security details were free to advance towards the threat in front.A couple of security details observed Cruz in shock. His maneuvers and shots were very advanced. It was like nothing they had ever seen. He had turned the battle on its head; if not for him, they would have been overwhelmed.But that was not the time to wonder, they were just grateful as they advanced towards the threat with more fire.The sniper had aim some more shots at the Koenigsegg, but the vehicle was yet to give. The windshield still held firm but Cruz knew it wouldn't withstand more shots, so he darted forward.He couldn't aim at the sniper from that angle and range with his pistol, he needed to find a way to access the skyscraper as soon as he could.He sprinted forward, docked a couple of

Chapter Thirteen: Pressumptions"Isn't Matthews in charge of the drone operations? What is he reporting? You guys are supposed to be the best around for Pete's sake! I pay an annual 50 million dollars for your services and I sure damn expect not to be ambushed like a deer in the woods... Or have you guys been compromised? I dem..." Michael's words drowned out as he peeked at the mobile phone ringing beside him.The caller was Cruz. He waved his hand to dismiss Brojjers before taking the call. But his demeanor showed the conversation wasn't over."Hey dad. How are you and mom holding up?" Cruz began.Micheal sighed."Your mom is a bit shaken and I'm beginning to think my security details have been compromised. Someone must have leaked the news of your return, and that information was only available to few of the elite members""About that! I just requested a surveillance team to oversight the entire security apparatus of the Archer Co." Cruz quickly informed Michael."Good! That's thou

Chapter Fifteen: You've Been Served"Lesley...? Babe..." Cruz tried to calm her.Lesley approached him violently, pulling and pushing until he was out in the hallway."And don't bother to go to that room" she said, pointing at the room they once shared. "You don't have a space here anymore. The locks have been changed. Nothing in that room was purchased with the money you laboured for, they all came from my good graces...so you leave with nothing!"Cruz stared at Lesley in disbelief. He never imagined this part of her. She was like someone possessed. He stood speechless in the hallway still bamboozled by the woman he had married. All the training he had received as an intelligence agent did not prepare him for the turmoil of this moment as his heart sank.Cruz felt transfixed at the spot unable to move. The past 24 hours had been a hurricane of events for him. Emotional strain was not something he could handle at that point.He needed a clear head to tackle the threat that was messi

Chapter Seventeen: Falsely Accused.Inside Dueces, Cruz had drunk the last glass of scotch. The bottle was emptied. But the drink barely had any effect; his anatomy was no longer regular due to a serum mutation he underwent in his time at the agency.Cruz deliberately made sure his mind stayed blank all through the time he was there.This night wasn't for thoughts or plans. For once, he wanted to just be human and absorb his pain.One night to let his emotions take charge wouldn't hurt. Over the years the only time he allowed himself to be in touch with his emotions was when he was around Lesley. And now that their situation look totalled, he wanted to feel his emotions for himself, for once.A bit buzzed, he pulled to his feet. He was going to get a cab and lodge in a hotel for the night. Tomorrow was the day to plan his next moves, but for now he wanted to sleep off his turmoil.He stepped out of the bar lazily but his awareness and instincts were sharp as ever. He suddenly sensed

Chapter Nineteen: No Match for Him.Lima clung unto Cruz tightly as dread swept through her frame. She pulled him to turn back, but there were three more guys approaching from behind.She let out a mild scream as the danger took a hold of her.Cruz was totally unfazed. The group was no match for him.He quickly reached for Lima's shoulder and pressed a nerve ending at the base of her neck and she passed out instantly. He didn't want her to witness the imminent spectacle.He had wrapped his arm around her waist before his action, so she fell unconscious against his body.Gently, he lifted and placed her on one shoulder.The scarred thug was part of the group behind them. He was at the middle while the other two flanked him left and right. He had seen Lima lose consciousness and thought she had fainted.He let out a cruel laughter."That's one weak b*tch you got there, mate. She just made our job easier." He said and sucked his teeth."How about you drop the b*tch quietly and give your