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CHAPTER 249 PART 1
Head Hunter huffed and puffed, his face turning red with rage as he stared at Karvel. The bald assassin's sword tattoo seemed to pulse with his accelerated heartbeat."You're in no position to make demands, you pathetic worm!" Head Hunter snarled, spittle flying from his lips. "You'll do as I say or I'll snap your worthless neck right here!"Karvel remained perfectly calm, his expression unchanged as he looked around the infected headquarters. The smell of sickness hung heavy in the air, and several Ronin members were collapsed against walls, their faces pale and sweating."Actually," Karvel said in a measured tone, "you're the one in no position to make demands. Look around you, Head Hunter. Your precious organization is falling apart.""Don't you dare lecture me, you nobody!" Head Hunter roared, taking a threatening step forward.Karvel didn't flinch. Instead, he tilted his head slightly, his voice carrying an almost conversational quality. "The longer we wait here arguing, the wors
Chapter 248
Sebastian Sterling shed his criminal disguise in the safety of his underground lair, carefully removing the facial prosthetics and expensive suit that had defined his alter ego.Within minutes, he had transformed back into Karvel Cross, complete with modest clothing and the unassuming demeanor that had fooled the Head Hunter for so long.He was relaxing in his modest apartment above, reading a medical journal, when the front door suddenly exploded inward. Marco Benedetti Jr. and Salvatore Torretti burst through the entrance, both looking pale and sickly but determined to complete their mission."What the hell?" Karvel shouted, jumping to his feet. "Get out of my house!""Sorry, doc," Marco wheezed, "but the boss needs you. Now.""I'm not going anywhere with you psychopaths! Help! Somebody help me!"Karvel made a show of protesting and struggling as the two thugs grabbed him by the arms, but he was careful not to actually resist effectively enough to hurt them in their weakened conditi
Chapter 247
Sebastian Sterling called the Head Hunter from a secure location, his voice carrying the satisfaction of a mission accomplished. "The job's done, boss. Vivian Fairchild is secured at the facility.""Excellent work, Sterling," the Head Hunter replied, his voice brimming with excitement. "I knew I could count on you to deliver results.""She wasn't too happy about the accommodations.""I'm sure she wasn't. Let her simmer there for a few days. I want her to really understand her new reality before I make my move.""What's the timeline?""Give it three, maybe four days. I want her properly... softened before our first conversation."Two days later, the Head Hunter arrived at the charter headquarters with anticipation, ready to enjoy his prize. But as soon as he stepped through the entrance, he noticed something was terribly wrong.Sal Benedetti was slumped against a wall, his face pale and sweating profusely. "Boss... boss, something's wrong with everyone.""What the hell are you talking
Chapter 246
Midnight. Vivian Fairchild swirled her drink, staring at city lights, thinking about her next move. The silence in her penthouse felt heavier tonight, as if something in the shadows was waiting to strike. A knock broke the quiet.She frowned. Who the hell visits at this hour? Security should be on every floor.She cracked the door, keeping her chin high. "If this is another sales pitch, you picked the wrong night—"Sebastian Sterling leaned against the frame, smug as ever, eyes glinting with something cruel. "Wow, Vivian. Even your attitude reeks of cheap whiskey. Let me in before I get bored."She hesitated, but let him through, glancing toward the hallway for her guards—nobody in sight. Her gut twisted, but she masked it with a sneer.Sebastian strutted inside, looking around. "All this money and you still live like a lonely queen in a plastic castle."She shot back, "I'm not here to trade insults. Get to the point or get out."Sebastian grinned, lounging on her couch. "The Head Hun
Chapter 245
Vivian Fairchild was deeply confused about what to do regarding Mariya Romano's request for financial help. The conflicting information about Sebastian Sterling had left her questioning everything she thought she knew about the dangerous criminal.Unable to make such a momentous decision alone, she decided to seek counsel from the one person she trusted most - Karvel Cross.She found him at his modest apartment, which still showed signs of the fire damage from the Head Hunter's earlier attack. He was sitting by the window, reading a medical journal, when she knocked on his door."Karvel, I need to talk to you about something important," Vivian said as she entered."Of course. What's troubling you?""It's about Mariya Romano. She asked me to meet with her today, and what she told me... it's completely changed how I see this whole situation."Karvel set down his journal and gave her his full attention. "What did she say?""She claims that Sebastian Sterling isn't really working for the
Chapter 244 Part 2
"I'm asking you to help me because we used to be friends, and because innocent people will die if I can't keep making these payments."Vivian stared across the restaurant at Sebastian, who was now deep in conversation with the Head Hunter. "How much money are we talking about?""Ten million. Just to buy us more time.""Ten million dollars? Mariya, that's not pocket change, even for me.""I know it's a lot, but I'm desperate. My mother and brother's lives are at stake."Vivian considered the request carefully. "I need to think about this. It's not a decision I can make lightly.""I understand. How long do you need?""Give me twenty-four hours. I'll get back to you with my answer.""Thank you, Vivian. That's all I can ask for."After their tense lunch concluded, Sebastian and the Head Hunter made their way back to The Ronin charter headquarters, a nondescript warehouse building on the industrial side of town."So, Sterling," the Head Hunter said as they walked through the reinforced ent
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