Several black cars stopped at the target location. Then, several men alighted from the vehicles, checking the surroundings. They are on neutral ground, but they are not taking things lightly. The crew of Elliot has started to arrive, and they are completely prepared for anything that might take place. They only have one goal in mind, and that is to locate their big boss. Both the underboss and the capo have agreed to bring with them their team of snipers and tactical men. This is not a war, not yet. But if they find out that Ethan's gang has something to do with why Elliot is missing, then they surely won't back away from starting one if needed. The dragon warriors are not being underestimated here. Yes, they might not be as strong as their group, but if they did have a hand in this, Ethan's gang would have had the real guts to go against them. And all the more that they can't just sit back and wait for them to call their demands. They are now perhaps being betrayed by the group t
What the actual hell did I just hear Markus say? I have no intention of listening in on his conversation, but I can't help but overhear the words he just blurted out. And for the life of me, I almost wished that I didn't have to hear him say that. My heart is thumping really hard in my chest, and I just really don't know what to make of those revelations. What Markus just said to the person on the other line, whoever it is, is just really mind-blowing. And he knows so well that I have a lot of questions running through my head. That after having heard my hysterical reaction, he abruptly ended the conversation he was having. And all I can really do is keep staring at him in utter shock and disbelief. I am totally confused and in denial about everything. He just openly stated that he had in fact kidnapped Elliot, right? That is in accordance with what I overheard him saying. Exactly how in the world has he done that? Does Ethan have something to do about this? And why would they? Is so
"It's a long story, to be honest. We both needed help from each other. He came just in the nick of time, and he was able to do the job well enough." I don't know if I can really understand Markus' point on this matter, but regardless, I need to hear everything there is to it. "Why would you do something like this, Markus? Do you really just want to die?" I questioned him. I am annoyed at him for not thinking about his own welfare in the process. Elliot and his gang are people not to cross, and everyone knows that. Markus didn't bother answering my question but instead went on to ask me, "I told you that I'd have your back, didn't I? I told you that I would do anything for you, didn't I?" and all I could do was bob my head up and down. Although I am fully aware of this promise he made, I still did not imagine Markus thinking and behaving in this tantalizing manner. This plan is even more absurd and ludicrous than my previous plans combined. "I would never want to see you get killed,
I kept on repeating Markus' words in my head. And I am agreeable to him at this juncture. This would be my last effort. Well, of course, I can't put their dire efforts to waste as well. This will be a win-or-lose situation for me. And just as I have said, I will make sure to win it this time. After I'd made a full recovery from the sheer panic I felt at being told the truth about Markus' kidnapping of Elliot, I was able to get a hold of my emotions. Then the excitement and numerous questions began immediately. "So where is he right now? Is he in the warehouse? What would be the plan after taking him? Should we wait for Ethan and Luke to come back from their meeting with Kyle and Brit? When do I get to see him and talk to him? Does he know who took him? Does he know that we are behind this?" Truthfully, I'm really looking forward to seeing him and talking to him. I never actually stopped wanting to. I made my best effort to totally disregard him when I saw him at the meeting that the
I spent a considerable amount of time in my room after that conversation I had with Markus, contemplating lots of different things. I am readying myself for what is about to take place, maybe a few hours from now. And in all honesty, I may well be feeling increasingly worried about everything and anything with each passing moment. I cannot really deny that feeling within me. My anxiety is so overpowering that I can't even sit still. I would pace in my room back and forth, trying to calm my raging nerves. My mind is anywhere but here. I kept thinking about Elliot, but most importantly, at this moment, my mind is clouded with Kyle and Brit and what they really have to say about all of this. In fact, I spend a lot of time thinking that Kyle and Brit will be so opposed to the notion of what Markus did, and they're going to eventually start a fight against us. And if that happens, Ethan won't have any other choice but to risk everything in that fight. And a part of my regrets was oversha
How do you keep on having hope when you know how hopeless the situation is? How does one manage to keep believing that everything will be alright when you don't even know how to be alright? I am fucked up as hell, and I know that for sure. It's as if I am slowly nearing my end and I can't even do anything about it. I mean, how could I when I don't know who my real enemies are? As soon as I awoke again, I started to pace the room. I've been doing these things time and time again. I've been trying to find a way out of this shithole for a while, but up until this time I hadn't found a way out. I've been here for two days if my memory serves me right. Two days passed, and I never even saw the asshole of the capo again after that day that he had the guts to face me. Even Lucio has not shown up again. And both are really cowards, to say the least. I am a prisoner here, but they've been treating me right. Food rations are brought here in a timely manner. Even though I don't want to eat, I n
Ethan Gregory's hesitation is palpable in front of me. And he really should be, because I won't take this sitting down. I would kill him if it came down to that. And it is all the better for him to understand what a fucked-up scenario he has gotten himself into. "Elliot." He called out my name, but I didn't have any plans to chitchat with him. If any, I want to get this done and over with. And if that means us getting into a nasty fight, then so be it. But I am assuring myself that I will be the one walking away from this mess alive and not him. "Don't you fucking dare, Elliot, me, Ethan! You will die, and that's what I'll guarantee you!" I hissed fiercely at him. "You just don't know what a mess you have gotten yourself into, asshole!" Ethan glanced at his underboss again, sending a clear message to leave us, but his underboss is apprehensive about actually walking out of the room and leaving us both alone. And I am sure why. I am so sure that he is afraid of what might happen if h
It is true that only mothers have the ability to understand you when you don't even understand yourself. And that's what I'll always be thankful to my mom for. Everything just seems perfectly clear to me now that I have spoken to my mother about all of this love dilemma that I am in. The conversation I had with her helped to ease my feelings of stress and anxiety. We don't frequently have opportunities to discuss both love and life at the same time. And I was grateful that my mother had taken the initiative to talk with me about it. I was surprised by that, but I'm glad we did it. A mother's love can really make a big difference. And now, as I am in my room, I am contemplating all of the things we talked about. And just as she said, leave some love for me. And this is why I have also made up my mind. Again, for the nth time since I started this craziness. Just like what I have promised Markus, if this doesn't work out, then I will walk away to think about myself instead. But I am st
Finally, the story has come to an end. Apologies, as it took longer than I had expected because of a lot of circumstances and my busy schedule. This is not perfect as well, and I know that, but I really want to thank you all so much for the support and for giving this book a chance. I deeply appreciate all the readers and followers who are supporting my stories in GN. Please support and keep reading my other stories in GN: English: (On-going) The Dragster's Mafia Heiress The Runaways' Second Chance Mate Taglish: The Invisible Love of Billionaire (completed) Married to the Runaway Bride (completed) Falling for the Replacement Mistress (On-going) The Rise of the Fallen Ex-Wife (On-going) Entangled to the Hidden Mafia (On-going)
Two men could be seen discreetly bickering over something in the stillness of the night. And although what was happening was visible to the rest of the men on the ground with them, they all chose not to interfere at this moment. They know better than to meddle with something that is not their concern. No one can genuinely understand what the verbal hubbub that is occurring between the two is all about as well. But whatever it is, it begins to appear to be about something big and important for the two to face off on the grounds just like that. The two men exchanged dirty, mean looks as they awaited each other's next move. And it also seemed as if they were about to each draw their firearms and end this ordeal between them, but both of them subsequently changed their minds and thought better of their situation. It really shouldn't reach such an extent once more. They now behave more calmly and rationally with each other than they used to in the past as a result of the changes in their
The wedding ceremony is happening in a blur for both of them. They are just too focused on each other all the time, as they are both holding each other's hands. The couple is so overjoyed about everything that is happening that they were smiling all throughout. And why wouldn't they? They are getting married! "Now that you can, Elliot, you may now recite your vows." The priest directed him. Elliot wasn't accustomed to these situations, of course. He's never been kind to express how he really feels, especially about love topics, and most of all not in front of other people. Kyle and Brit are the only people who could possibly know everything about what his heart desires. Nevertheless, today, he is willing to voice his opinion openly about Ariella and take away all his inhibitions because he wants Ari to understand how important she is to him. Before actually beginning to say his vows, he even took a deep breath to compose himself. "Hey, you know how hard this is for me, Ari, sweetie.
As I stood beside Kyle, my heartbeat was thumping frantically in my chest. I am anxious and excited, and I can tell that every person in the hall is feeling the same way as I am. This is where it all ends now. This is the culmination of everything that we've worked so hard to achieve. Today is a very special day for me and Ari, and everyone present here today is going to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. And I've honestly been eagerly awaiting this moment as well for a very long time now. But, in addition to that, I am currently experiencing a wide range of emotions. And for the very first time in my life, I can feel my hands and legs trembling at the same time at just the thought of Ariella Gregory. A distinct kind of nervousness is what I am starting to experience because, even though I'm anxious as I stand here with my best man, my excitement for what today will bring outweighs my nervousness by a long shot. Today is my most anticipated day. I'm going to get married tod
"There may still be time for you to make up your mind and change the decisions that you made, so are you sure that this is exactly what you intended to be doing?" Markus is acting like an a-hole as usual at this moment. "Sure, everything else with the villains of your lives is done and over with, but are you absolutely able to say that you wanted to marry him, that douche? Just tell me, Ariella, and I am willing to save you from this misery that you are about to get yourself into." I scowled at him as I crossed my arms in front of my chest to just let him know that he was not in the least amusing me and that I was beginning to get upset and clearly annoyed with him. "Markus, are you done grating on my nerves? If you are, can you shut the hell up now?" "What the heck, pumpkin? Why are you being so rude and surly? I'm merely trying to provide some clarity to your muddled and disorganized thinking. And I just want to let you know there is still enough time to back out." "Shut the heck
"It’s alright, dear. It's actually a very sweet gesture from you. And it just shows how much you really love my daughter." "I really do love her." He said proudly. Ari is too pleased, and she can feel the butterflies in her stomach again just hearing Elliot's words of affection for her in front of her mother. "And I love him too, so much, mom." She said proudly as well, then turning her attention to her fiance she said. "And yeah, I'm actually making your breakfast, but I thought that something must have happened because you kept calling and shouting my name that I have to see you. Are you seriously missing me all that much?" He replied confidently, "I certainly do." Then he lowers his voice and whispers to Ari, "Let's go back up into our room and I'll show you how much I miss you and how much I love you." "I like that." Ari answered grinning. She then turned to face her mother asking her, "Mom, will you be an angel and take over in the kitchen? Elliot and I just need to discuss s
Elliot immediately woke up from his sleep when he dreamed about Ariella not being beside him. He tried to reach for her but was surprised to find out that she was really no longer lying next to him. "Ari!" He exclaimed in an instant. He's been so protective of her since the recent incident that the prospect of losing her again fills him with dread. He has lost her so many times in the past that he will not allow it to happen again. He jumped out of bed and briskly walked into the bathroom to look for her. "Baby?" He called out to her again but still got no response. He then tried looking for her in the walk-in closet, but still, she was nowhere to be seen. "Baby, where are you?" He says to himself. Instantly, he began to feel uneasy. How could she have gone anywhere without him? Did she abandon him? But why? What did he do to merit that from her? He tried reaching out to her all the time, but Ari is still finding it hard to get through the events of last time, and as he and Ethan d
It is extremely simple to fool this young man who thinks so highly of himself, and as Mattias nods his head in agreement with Lucio, the elderly man feels he has done an outstanding job. With that being said, he has to leave immediately before Mattias poses a lot of questions that he wouldn't be able to answer. After concluding his report, he said, "With all of that information revealed to you, I will put it to rest at that for the time being." He then grabbed the money and, having to put it in his bag, rose up from his seat and proceeded to go. "I need to leave right now because I have somewhere I need to be. Call me if your big boss has another assignment for me." He declared, turning to leave without waiting for Mattias to respond. "The Allisters—what's up with them then?" The moment Mattias posed that query, Lucio halted in his tracks. "What? What about the Allisters?" "Isn't it that you told me you have information concerning both Gregory and Allister?" Mattias inquired as he
Lucio was so excited about this meet-up that he greeted Mattias as soon as he came through the door, saying, "Mattias, it's been quite some time since I last heard from you. What surprises do you have in store for me now? Did the boss seem to like everything that I had to say about the Gregory and Allister families? I need details about what went through with your plans." The most recent incidents involving the Wilsons, Gregorys, and Allisters are still unknown to Lucio. He still doesn't know that Mattias and his men have been captured and are under direct orders from Elliot, nor does he know that Matthew is already dead. He made the decision to maintain a low profile after receiving numerous threats from an anonymous gang, and since he doesn't have anyone to back him up solidly, he decided to stay put and keep silent for a little while. And now he's overjoyed that Mattias has summoned him. He may not have information now, but Mattias won't know that, so it will be easy money for