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367. Piece by Piece
Kevin Miller teared up over the video call as he saw his wife standing on her own two legs without any support.The wheelchair, which had become an inseparable part of her being, now lay toppled in a corner like a broken relic.“I can…stand. I can even with some help,” Beatrice revealed, smiling through her tears as her auburn eyes twinkled softly. “Dr. Lucy said that I might even be able to start jogging with you after a few weeks.”Kevin chuckled softly, his smile reaching the corners of his eyes.Seeing his wife without her wheelchair was more precious than any business deal he’d ever struck, and it gradually softened his icy heart.“I am in your debt, Mr. Verlaine. You are far more than just a businessman. You are a savior,” he said, settling his moistening eyes on Alex. “I was wrong about you, completely wrong. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive this stubborn old man.”“All is forgiven,” Alex replied, dismissing the praise with casual ease.“Now allow me to return the fa
366. Of Scalpels and Swords
That same night, Alex flew out of Cobalt Cove on a private medical chopper, which took him to Dr. Lucy’s secret medical research facility high up in the Northern Mountains.Beatrice Miller had already made herself at him owing to Dr. Lucy’s care and hospitality, and everything was set for Alex to initiate the medical procedure to treat her paraplegia.As soon as Alex landed in the open courtyard overlooking the medical center, his phone buzzed in his pocket.It was Governor Du Monte on the other side.“I am glad you still remember me, Governor. How are things going in Nexus?” Alex asked.“Everything went well in Nexus. Akaash was a huge help. I will be heading to New Nevada tomorrow. But that’s not why I called you.”Alex sensed the concern in Governor Du Monte’s voice and quickly realized he was feeling uneasy about something.“What’s wrong?”“I heard that you flew out of Cobalt Cove. Angelo was ready to go down. All he needed was a little push, yet you left the job unfinished. I rea
365. The Domino Effect
News of Oleg’s confession rattled Angelo, shaking the ground beneath his feet. This was a betrayal he had never seen coming.Oleg had not only exposed everything about Angelo’s involvement in the moonshine business but also confessed to the extortions, abductions, and murders he had committed over the years just for Angelo’s benefit.The more Angelo watched the news, the more it boiled his blood. For the first time ever, he could feel the reins of Cobalt Cove slipping out of his hands.“You…little dog. You were nothing more than a drunk cabbie. But I raised you. I put you in a position of power and gave you everything you have today. And this is how you repay me?” he shouted at the top of his lungs, alarming his whole household.The guards and the attendants came running to his aid.But Angelo cocked a furious eye at them and yelled again.“Get the hell out of here and leave me alone!”As the guards and attendants dispersed, Angelo climbed the fiberglass stairs and shut himself up in
364. Devil’s Mercy
“Wake up, big guy. It’s midnight already.”Hearing the groggy voice in his head, Oleg opened his eyes and found himself tied up on a conveyor belt inside the steel mill.Dustin Hoffman greeted him with a sly smile.“Ah, you’re finally awake. I was worried I’d have to wait till morning,” he jeered.Oleg tried to get up, but quickly realized his legs were strapped to the conveyor belt and his hands tied over his head.He was lying vertically across the belt with his mouth taped and his waist tied in place with a heavy-duty nylon rope.“Humpf! Mhmmf!”“What did you say? Eh?” Dustin moved closer and pulled the duct tape off Oleg’s mouth.“Argh. You don’t know who you’re messing with!” Oleg burst out at once. “Let me go, or I swear my guys will hunt you down and burn your steel mill to the ground!”“Glad to see you are in such good spirits.” Dustin slapped Oleg lightly on his face and grinned. “I am not afraid of you or your boss. Not anymore.”“You should be!” Oleg grunted, struggling wit
363. All Canned Up
Flashlights swung through the darkness, and electric lanterns dangled below as greasy rubber shoes rattled the metal platforms.Some scampered to grab emergency lights while others headed up the stairs to check the fuse box on the second floor.Alex hid behind a stack of crates covered by an old tarp, keeping his ears sharp for the slightest noise.A couple of men armed with flashlights and screwdrivers marched across the platform and quickly located the fuse box a few feet away.“The circuit breakers are all gone!”“What do you mean, ‘gone’?” “Someone yanked them out! They cut the power on purpose.”“We need to tell Oleg. This is bad!”As the first guy marched off to alert Oleg, Alex swooped in from the shadows.“Hyargh!”The second guy uttered a muffled cry as Alex tightened his arm around his neck, choking him out.As he dropped like a sack of potatoes, his flashlight clattered against the iron rails.“What the hell are you doing?”The first guy turned around, swinging his flashli
Unfinished Business
An hour later, a medivac chopper landed on the helipad of Kevin Miller’s residence. Two male nurses stepped out and helped carry Beatrice Miller to her seat.Meanwhile, Kevin Miller and Tracy Torres watched from the sidelines.They expected Alex to get in as well, but the chopper door slid shut once Beatrice had taken her seat.“You’re not going?” Kevin asked nervously.“I will join them at night. But right now, I have some unfinished business to take care of.”“I am trusting you with my wife’s life, Mr. Verlaine.”“And you have nothing to worry about.” Alex set up another holo-conference with Dr. Lucy and gave her the final instructions. “Mrs. Miller is ready to be airlifted. I’ll be joining you in a few hours. Please make sure she is comfortable, and all her needs are taken care of.”“Will do. Awaiting your return. See you soon,” Dr. Lucy replied with a bright twinkle in her eyes.It had been a long time since she had last been with Alex, and she was eagerly waiting to have him all
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