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CHAPTER 94 PART 2
They drove in comfortable silence for a while, the city giving way to industrial areas and then to more rural terrain.Eventually, they pulled up to what looked like an abandoned warehouse complex—the kind of place that had once been a thriving manufacturing hub but now sat empty and decaying.Except it wasn't empty at all.Armed guards in tactical gear patrolled the perimeter. Security cameras tracked their approach.The warehouse doors opened smoothly on well-oiled hinges to reveal an interior that had been completely renovated—modern lighting, climate control, security systems that would rival a government facility.This was Skyclub's operational headquarters. One of them, anyway.The organization had multiple locations, but this was the nerve center for the current operation."Welcome home, Mack," Travis said as they pulled into the interior parking area. "Time to meet the boss and get your hero's welcome."Mack stepped out of the SUV, stretching muscles that had been tense during
CHAPTER 94 PART 1
The black SUV moved smoothly through the early morning streets, its windows tinted dark enough to hide the occupants from casual observation.In the back seat, Mack Richardson sat with a satisfied smile playing at his lips—a very different expression from the terrified, broken man he'd been just hours ago in that interrogation room."Beautiful work back there, Mack," said the driver, a heavyset man named Carl who'd been with Skyclub for eight years. "I've seen a lot of operatives in my time, but your performance? That was Oscar-worthy, brother.""Seriously," agreed the passenger, a lean operative named Travis. "When you were begging him not to hurt your family, I actually believed you. And I KNEW it was an act! The tears, the desperation, the way your voice broke—if I didn't know better, I'd have sworn you were really terrified."Mack's smile widened into a grin. "That's because I committed fully to the role. You can't half-ass something like this. Every micro-expression had to be gen
CHAPTER 93 PART 2
Meanwhile, across the city at Villa Number 001, Darius stood on the terrace overlooking the gardens, enjoying the morning sunshine and the peaceful view. The events of the previous night—the ambush, the interrogation, the troubling suspicions about Richardson's confession—weighed on his mind.His phone rang. Douglas Canor's name appeared on the screen."Major General," Darius answered. "What's the report?"Douglas's voice came through tense and urgent. "War God, we have a serious problem. Multiple problems, actually."Darius's expression immediately shifted to full alertness. "Explain.""Richardson's family—his wife and two children at 247 Maple Street—they're gone," Douglas said. "The protection detail I sent arrived at the house twenty-three minutes ago. The front door was locked, no signs of forced entry, but the family has vanished. Beds still warm. Breakfast dishes in the sink. They left recently, maybe within the last hour.""Captured," Darius said flatly."That's our assessment
CHAPTER 93 PART 1
After leaving the medical center with nothing more serious than some bruises and a recommendation to ice her swollen lip, Alessia made her way to her next class.She was late now—the confrontation with Josh and the subsequent intervention by Principal Whitfield had eaten up nearly half an hour.She pushed open the door to the Business Economics lecture hall as quietly as possible, hoping to slip in unnoticed.Professor Anderson barely glanced up from his presentation. "Nice of you to join us, Miss Jackson. Please take your seat."Alessia nodded apologetically and scanned the tiered seating for an empty spot. Her eyes landed on Emma, who was sitting in their usual area, furiously taking notes as Professor Anderson discussed market equilibrium theory.What struck Alessia immediately was how... normal everything seemed. Emma sat there completely absorbed in the lecture, her notebook open, her pen moving across the page, her expression one of focused concentration.Like nothing had happen
Chapter 92
"A disagreement, sir," Josh said smoothly, his earlier cruelty masked behind a veneer of politeness. "Nothing serious. Just a conversation that got a bit heated—""A conversation?" Dr. Whitfield's voice rose. "I saw four grown men restraining a female student against her will! I saw evidence of physical violence! This is assault, Mr. Romano! On university property! In broad daylight!"He turned to the bodyguards. "You four—I want your names and identification. Now. And then I want you OFF this campus immediately. You're banned from university grounds effective immediately."The bodyguards exchanged glances with Josh, clearly uncertain whether to comply."Principal Whitfield," Josh said, his tone taking on an edge, "I think you're overreacting. My father is a major contributor to this university. Surely we can discuss this more privately, without making a scene—""Your father's contributions do not give you the right to assault students!" Dr. Whitfield cut him off sharply. "I don't care
CHAPTER 91 PART 2
Rough hands grabbed Alessia again, hauling her upright. This time they weren't gentle or professional—they were angry. Embarrassed that she'd managed to fight back at all.They slammed her against the wall, one bodyguard holding each arm, a third gripping her shoulders. The fourth stood directly in front of her, blocking any possibility of escape.Alessia's vision was still blurry from hitting her head. She blinked rapidly, trying to clear it, trying to think of another way out.Where's Emma? she thought desperately. How long has it been? Two minutes? Three?It felt like hours, but it couldn't have been more than a few minutes since Emma had run for help. And even if she found Aria immediately, it would take time for Aria to get here from wherever she'd gone after dropping Alessia off.Time Alessia didn't have.She tried to pull free again, but the bodyguards' grips were unbreakable now. They'd learned their lesson. They weren't giving her another chance."Nice try," Josh said, steppin
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