“What do you mean by no?” I ask him and he takes some toast from on the plate and eats it nonchalantly.
“I have dealt with more complicated targets.” I inform Robert and he nods.“I’m sure you have, but the Lieutenant is quite different.” He replies to me when he has swallowed his food.“Different how so? He’s a human just like every other target I have eliminated.” I tell him as I reach for the pitcher of orange juice and I pour some into my glass.“And how much is the reward money?” He asks me and I reply, “One billion dollars.”I drink from the glass that I have poured the orange juice in and it refreshes me. Everything that is on this table is so good and well prepared.“Why do you think it’s that much?” He asks and he drums his fingers on the dinning room table.The table is made of expensive wood.“Because others have tried and failed. Over and over.” He answers his own question for me.I sigh as“Well, you wouldn’t be doing the killing, but okay.” I say to him as we enter the house.He lets go of my hand and I walk towards the living room. “Do you have a laptop?” I ask Robert and he rolls his eyes.“Come on now, how can one be a CEO without a laptop?” He replies and I chuckle.He then leaves and goes to his room to retrieve his laptop.What I need to do is quite simple. I am not going to use any fancy methods to try to capture and kill the Lieutenant. I just need to lure him somewhere alone and I can simply inject him with a lethal drug. And this time, no mistakes.But how can I lure him where I want to without he coming with a legion of his men?“Here is it.” Robert’s voice snaps me from my thoughts as he walks towards me. When he reaches me, he hands me the laptop and it seems very new.He notices the look I have on my face and he says, “I don’t use it much, I have another one at
Robert plan is to invite the Lieutenant here, to his house for a meeting. We all know how bad the Lieutenant wanted that grant from Robert’s company before; so bad that he was actually willing to let me go after he had finally caught me.“How do you know if it would work this time?” I ask Robert and he smiles.“It’s going to be a sizable donation, baby. One that he would not resist.” He says confidently.“Okay, then ring him up.” I tell him.This may be a good plan, but people are unpredictable. The last time the Lieutenant accepted that grant was because his department really needed it.They had retired all their resources on a case that got them no where, so it was a major lost.“Sure.” Robert says as he takes his phone from his jeans pocket. He clicks on the screen a number of times and then the phone begins to make a call.“Fingers crossed.” I say and he glances at me seriously.He seems nervous but at
It’s Naomi.“You really have guts.” I tell her and she smiles, revealing her pearling white teeth.“I just want to check up on you, love.” She says in a giddy tone.“Yeah, after you almost killed me!” I say to her and she rolls her eyes.“So dramatic..I only paralyzed you, sweetheart. If I wanted you dead, trust me, you would have been.” She says with a straight face.“You are playing with fire, Naomi.” I warn her and she chuckles.“My favorite toy.” She replies.“And I want to wish you the best of luck, because you would certainly need it, love.” She adds and I clench my jaw.She is really on my last nerves. I just want to wrap my hands around her neck and choke the life out of her.“Why do I even need luck?” I inquire and she smirks.“You are so slow..the Russell offer, Jen.” She makes me understand and I purse my lips.“Again, why do I even need luck?” I say once more.“I d
Despite Robert’s loud tone, James does not flinch. He simply lifts his head up and looks at his boss.“I am sorry.” He says clearly and him saying that triggers Robert even more.Robert lifts his hand to punch James on the jaw, but I stop him.“Robert..” I say his name and he puts his fist down.“Don’t you think you’re overreacting a bit?” I ask him and he chuckles dryly.“I’m overreacting?” He asks incredulously.“Jen, that stupid maid could be at the police station as we speak! That would not just ruin the plans for today, but that would highly incriminate me!” He yells in my face.His breathing is labored and his eyes are full of anger.“But what I am most afraid of is losing you.” He says and then he turns around and walks away.“Robert, wait.” I call after him, but he ignores me and puts more distance between us by going to his room.I sigh loudly and I look to James. He is standing in a formal manner as he stares at me.“James, you know wha
“Oh my god..” Amanda cries and my heart aches for her.It seems like she and Jessie were close friends. This must be troubling news for her.I take my attention from on her and I speak on the phone.“James, how did this happen? Did you..” I begin but I don’t complete my sentence.“Oh, gosh no. Why would I kill her?” He responds.“Then let me know what happened?” I inquire.To be honest, Jessie dying may be sad and unfortunate, but it takes a major obstacle out of our way.We don’t have to worry about anyone going to the police or destroying our plans.“Well, I listened to you and I took Carlos along. We have the residential address of all our employees and Jessie was not an exception.” He begins.“Carlos and I went at her place and luckily for us, she was exiting a cab right in front of her house. When she got down, we parked our car not too far from her and we advanced towards her.” James explains.
Ten minutes?!“Oh, alright. See you then.” He says in a tortured tone and then the call ends.“Robert, we can’t do ten minutes.” I tell him with a straight face.“Well, we have no choice, do we?” He replies as he begins to walk around the house, looking everywhere.I follow him as he does this with confusion plastered on my face.“What are you doing?” I ask him.We don’t have time for this!“I’m making sure that everyone is gone.” He replies and I relax a bit. He continues to walk from room to room as he checks around.That’s actually a good idea. And as he is doing that, I can prepare the syringe by filling it with a lethal drug that could knock out an elephant in five seconds. That would do the trick.I walk away from him as he continues his much needed search. I then climb the stairs and I enter Robert’s bedroom.When I am inside, I realize that I don’t have my leather jacket or any of my eq
Instead of Robert placing the phone to his ear, he situates it before his face as if it is a video call.“Hello, Lieutenant.” Robert answers and James, Carlos, and I stare at Robert as he converses with the man.“I am at the gate, but I don’t think I would be coming in anymore.” He states and Robert face holds the same look of confusion as mine.“Why?” He asks as he gestures for James and Carlos to go the back of the house.“Because I now know the truth..me walking in there with my arms swinging would eventually lead to my demise.” He says confidently.“How does he know?” I mouth to Robert and he shrugs.“Listen here, old sport. I have known you for a very long while, I even know your parents. Let’s make this easier...escort the young lady out and I will simply keep you out of the case.” He gives a good bargain and I can tell that Robert is mentally chewing on it.A look crosses his face that shows that I have to get the
Everything is happening so fast and the adrenaline running through me is thrilling.James and Carlos rush past me as they hurry towards the cars parked next to the house.The sirens are getting closer and closer with each passing second, while Robert looks like he is about to lose it.I walk past the automated gate and into the yard while Robert follows closely behind me.“Jen, we need to talk about what you are doing.” Robert says and I scoff.I stop in my tracks as I see James driving one of the cars toward us.“Robert, the police are on their way, the Lieutenant is dead, the plan has gone to hell, does this look like the right time to talk?” I ask him and he gulps as he nods.“You’re right.” He says and then the black SUV parks right next to us.Carlos gets down and opens the door for Robert to step in and he does. I on the other hand open my side of the car quickly and I step in without help.C