going on,” Tony said, his tone resolute. “But you’re going to stay in the cell until we do. I can’t take any chances. Not with Emily, not with the rest of my family. You’ve made your choices, Isabella, and now I have to make mine.”The finality in his voice left no room for argument, no space for hope. Isabella’s heart plummeted, her last bit of resolve crumbling under the weight of his words. She wanted to plead with him, to beg him to trust her just one more time, but she knew it was pointless. The damage was done.Tony turned away from her, his shoulders tense with anger and heartbreak. “Chris will take you back,” he said, his back still to her. “We’ll figure this out, one way or another.”“Tony, please—” Isabella started, but he cut her off.“Enough, Isabella,” he said, his voice barely holding back his pain. “I need time. We need time. Just… go.”She stood there for a moment longer, feeling the sharp sting of rejection, before she slowly turned and walked back towards the door. C
Emily lay in the hospital bed, her body weak but her mind restless. The soft beeping of the machines around her was the only sound in the room, a constant reminder of her fragile state. She was exhausted, but her thoughts were too loud, too persistent, to allow her any real rest. It had been days since she had seen all of her brothers, and the silence was gnawing at her.Kamsy sat beside her, holding her hand gently in his. His eyes were filled with concern as he watched her, but he kept his voice calm, trying to soothe her. Amy stood at the foot of the bed, her arms crossed over her chest, trying to keep her own worry in check. She had always been the strong one, the one who kept everyone together, but seeing Emily like this was breaking her heart."Where are they?" Emily asked weakly, her voice barely above a whisper. She turned her head slightly to look at Amy, her eyes searching for answers. "Why aren't they here?"Amy exchanged a quick glance with Kamsy, her brow furrowed in worr
The dimly lit room was filled with the faint hum of electronic devices, and the air carried a sense of calculated tension. The mysterious man sat behind his large desk, his eyes focused on the multiple screens in front of him, each one displaying various feeds and information. His fingers drummed lightly against the polished wood, a sign of his growing impatience.He didn't look up as the door to the room creaked open, and one of his men entered. The subordinate approached cautiously, knowing better than to interrupt his boss's concentration without good reason. The man took a deep breath before speaking, his voice steady but laced with underlying concern."Boss, I have a feeling Isabella has told them the secret," the man reported, his tone low and careful. "She hasn't sent any information since."The mysterious man's drumming fingers stopped abruptly, and he finally lifted his gaze to meet the subordinate's. His eyes were cold, calculating, and unreadable—a stark contrast to the cal
The air was damp, heavy with the scent of decay and rusting metal. He kept his footsteps light, moving cautiously towards the warehouse where Isabella’s tracker had last blinked. The dilapidated building stood ominously in the distance, its broken windows resembling hollow eyes that watched his every move.He paused at the entrance, taking in the eerie silence. His mind raced as he considered his next move. The tracker had been their only lifeline to Isabella, and now it was leading him here. He pulled his gun from its holster, holding it steady as he pushed the creaking door open.The interior of the warehouse was just as desolate as the outside. Dust hung in the air, swirling in the faint beams of moonlight that penetrated the broken windows. The faint sound of dripping water echoed through the cavernous space, heightening the tension in the air. The subordinate's eyes scanned the area, alert for any movement. His heart pounded in his chest, a mix of anxiety and adrenaline.He moved
Emily sat up in her hospital bed, the sterile white sheets pulled tight around her waist. The soft hum of the machines monitoring her vitals filled the room, a constant reminder of her fragile state. The past few days had been a whirlwind of emotions, and her mind was racing with questions she needed answers to. One in particular gnawed at her, refusing to let go."Where’s Isabella?" she asked, her voice breaking the uneasy silence. Her brothers, Chris, Xender, and Tony, exchanged glances. It was a brief moment, but Emily caught it. That look. The one that said there was something they weren't telling her.Chris, the eldest and usually the most composed, shifted uncomfortably in his chair. "She’s… not here right now," he replied, avoiding her gaze.Emily narrowed her eyes. "I can see that. But where is she? I haven’t seen her since I got back. Did something happen?"Tony ran a hand through his hair, clearly agitated. He opened his mouth to speak, but Xender beat him to it."Isabella…
Emily stepped out of the hospital, breathing in the fresh air as the sunlight bathed her face. It had been days since she had felt anything other than the sterile, cold atmosphere of the hospital. The feeling of freedom was bittersweet, though. The weight of everything she had learned—and the things she still didn’t know—hung heavy on her shoulders. As she walked towards the car where Kamsy was waiting, her mind was fixated on one thing: Isabella.She needed to see her. Despite everything her brothers had said, Emily couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story. Isabella wasn’t just some random person; she had been part of their lives, part of their family. If anyone could get through to her, it was Emily.As she settled into the passenger seat, Kamsy shot her a worried glance. "Are you sure about this? You just got out of the hospital, Em."Emily nodded, her resolve firm. "I need to talk to her, Kamsy. I need to understand why she did it, and if she can tell us who’s b
Emily glanced at Isabella, who was walking with a mixture of anxiety and determination. The truth had begun to unravel, and while they were making progress, the path ahead still seemed daunting.“I think his name is Matthew!” Isabella said suddenly, breaking the silence. Her voice trembled slightly, but there was a note of conviction in it. “He’s one of the men behind all of this. I overheard them talking about him. He’s ruthless—he was the one who killed Maya.”Emily’s steps faltered for a moment. The name hit her with a chill. Maya’s death had been a brutal part of this whole nightmare, and now knowing that a named person was responsible made it all the more real. “Matthew… and who’s the other one?” she asked, her voice steady despite the unease she felt.Isabella’s face was a mask of fear and regret as she continued, “There are two of them. One is a killer, and the other one—he’s the brains behind it all. The one who orders the hits, who pulls the strings. I don’t know his name, bu
The warehouse was silent except for the faint hum of machinery in the background, the kind that provided a constant, low-level buzz. The atmosphere felt tense as the subordinate made his way through the dimly lit space toward the desk where the mysterious man sat. The old building’s large windows were darkened, the heavy curtains blocking out any hint of the outside world.The mysterious man sat behind a large wooden desk, its surface cluttered with papers and a few discreetly placed documents. The desk lamp’s light created a halo around his face, making the shadows dance as he leaned back in his chair, his fingers tented under his chin. His expression was one of calm control, though his eyes betrayed a glint of irritation as the subordinate approached.“Boss,” the subordinate began, trying to keep his voice steady. “I’m afraid I have bad news.”The mysterious man’s gaze lifted slowly, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in the subordinate’s troubled expression. “Speak,” he said, h