As Queen sank to her knees, releasing her grip on the bedsheets, Shawn pressed the button in his hand. The explosives he had strategically placed around the room detonated, engulfing the men standing a few meters away, including Suarez, in a consuming blaze. Shawn swiftly pulled Queen towards the door, securing it behind them. Realizing she was unclothed, he extended his hand to retrieve the bedsheet, but it had caught fire. Using his feet, he managed to extinguish the flames, then hastily wrapped the sheets around Queen's form. Aware that not all of the men had perished in the inferno, Shawn heard the sound of approaching footsteps.Struggling, he managed to secure the balcony door, fastening it to the railing before carefully guiding Queen as they descended.Minutes later, Shawn unlocked his car parked precisely for their escape. Gently ushering Queen into the back seat, he quickly settled into the driver's position, ensuring all doors were locked before speeding away. Several pur
Queen and Shawn kept running until they finally got to the train station. Once there, Shawn quickly purchased tickets for both of them, and they boarded the train.By the time the officers arrived, the train had already departed."What happened back there?" Queen asked him."Well, obviously the Wild Stallions realized we were nearby," Shawn replied. "They must have alerted the police and asked them to pursue us. This is likely why Christopher bribed the police. He is done relying solely on his own men and is now involving the police. If they chase us, we'll appear as genuine criminals to others.""But we can't continue like this, being pursued by both the police and criminals. How do you think we can manage, Shawn?" Queen inquired."I have a plan," Shawn responded."Henceforth, we'll go about wearing disguises. But once we get back home, I need to prepare and go back to see that building," Shawn explained."Why?" Queen asked."Because I made a call earlier in the day. I know someone w
After Queen entered through the white door, she spotted Christopher Stallion dropping a lifeless child from his hand. She surveyed the room, where about twelve girls lay on different beds, surrounded by about twenty men. Shawn's voice broke through, asking, "What's happening?""They're not here," she whispered. Her gaze fixed on Christopher Stallion, her intense hatred for him simmering. She longed to end him but knew she was vulnerable and he could easily extinguish her life. She pivoted, only for Christopher's command to freeze her in her tracks.As he approached, Queen closed her eyes, her hand inching towards the vital weapon hidden in her pocket. Just as he drew closer, his phone interrupted him. "Now? Tell them all to assemble, I'll be right there," he replied his call before exiting hastily, ten of his henchmen following suit.With his departure, Queen released a sigh of relief. She turned and scanned the room again, realizing there were still about ten men present. Howeve
The moment Queen heard the underling at the gate scream out that Shawn Diesel was the cop they had been looking for, she put the last child into the bus. Afterward, she took out the dynamite gun which was lying by the corner of the bus, and waited to swing into action.The two underlings who were approaching Shawn quickly took out their guns, but he was faster than them as he shot one on his forehead and quickly pulled the other one, taking the gun from his hand. He turned him and used him as a shield while the men in the building opened fire on him. He kept retreating until he was standing behind the bus.Queen took that as her cue and turning to the other side of the boss, fired the dynamite gun straight at the gate. The explosion destroyed the gate and all the men who were standing close to it were consumed by the flames and their scattered bodies littered the ground.More men approached them as the alarm inside the building went off, alerting everyone who was not aware of what wa
After Queen had successfully convinced Sarah, Colby took the initiative to reach out to the parents of the other children. It turned out that some were from different cities and countries, but approximately three, including Sarah, had their parents or families based in Chicago."I'll try to get through to the governor," Shawn suggested.He contacted an acquaintance who worked in the governor's office and stated, "I need to speak to the governor urgently; it's a matter of utmost importance.""I doubt that's feasible," his acquaintance responded. "The governor doesn't entertain calls from just anyone, and considering your situation, it's...""Just help me get a message to someone who can get the governor to speak to me, please.""Direct access might be impossible. However, I can connect you with the governor's wife." his acquaintance replied."How can you do that?" Shawn inquired."She's friends with my boss's wife. I can convince my boss to persuade his wife to help you contact the gov
The next day, Queen and Shawn disguised their appearances as well as that of Sarah before saying goodbye to Colby.Dressed as a Muslim couple, Shawn had made the arrangements for them to be dropped off by a helicopter. Once they landed on ground, Shawn's friend drove his car to meet them and they all got in.Shawn's friend got off along the way while Shawn got down when they were almost at the agreed location, to search for higher ground.After driving in through the gate, Queen got down from the car, holding onto Sarah's hand. After coming up with a different plan, she had insisted that they met outside an abandoned warehouse because there were so many high-rise buildings around which could enable Shawn to have access to her from a distance.About five minutes after she arrived, three cars drove in as well and more than ten armed men came out.They all pointed their guns at Queen who shook her head asking, "Is this really necessary?""Queen just relax, I got you," Shawn's voice came
While they were still making their plans, Shawn received a call from the police chief. He looked at Queen and showed her his screen."The police chief is calling me," he said."Well, go ahead and take the call," she replied.Shawn answered the call, "Sir.""Shawn Diesel, how have you been?" the police chief asked."I have been fine, sir," Shawn replied."A lot has happened, but let's move on. We both have a common goal: to take down Christopher Stallion. Now is the time to take action.""Thank you very much, sir, for calling to offer your help," Shawn replied, "but then how can I trust you? You did ask me to turn myself in, got my accounts frozen, and hunted me too. To be honest, it's quite difficult to believe that we now have the same goal.""I know that," the chief replied. "At the time, my hands were tied. I was only following instructions. But do you want to know the truth? I loathe Christopher Stallion as much as you do. I have revoked all orders against you and reinstated your
When Andre opened his eyes, he heard the conversation Christopher Stallion had with the doctor. As he lay on his bed, he recalled everything that had happened and realized that Christopher Stallion had betrayed him. He looked around the room but could not see his wife or daughter.Thinking that Christopher Stallion must have killed them, he was filled with rage. The moment Christopher Stallion left, the doctor turned his attention to Andre, wanting to ensure that everything was in place to help him wake up before Stallion returned.His eyes went over to the machine, and he noticed Andre's vitals. He was surprised to see that Andre was conscious. He looked at him, wondering why his eyes were still closed. "Perhaps he is yet to open his eyes," the doctor said, but he was happy.He looked at the four other doctors and said, "He is awake... he is awake."They all heaved a sigh of relief."This is good news. At least we know we will not die at Christopher's hands," the doctor said. "Alrig
RIAThree months later, Anthony and I held hands as we walked on a field. We had gone there to have a picnic because we wanted to try something different.For weeks, Anthony had taken me to all the fancy restaurants in different parts of the world, but today I craved something simple. A meal with just the both of us while enjoying a serene environment. As we walked toward where our seats had been prepared, I stared at the lilies decorating the field and smiled. "This place is beautiful. Anthony, how did you discover it?"He circled his arms around my waist and pulled me closer, "That's a secret I am not going to expose." I chuckled, I had thought he wanted to say something else. We stared at each other for a while before I briefly kissed him, "You know, in spite of how much time has passed, Anthony, this still feels like a dream.""Why?" He asked me. I shrugged, "I found love, Anthony. I never thought I could, but I found love in not just anyone but you; Anthony Baltimore, the bigg
ANTHONYI stared at Ria, who was on her knees, and my heart ached. I didn't want to do this to her, but I needed to be sure. Yes, I could feel her love for me, and I could see how desperately she did what she thought was best to save my life.I was deliberately putting up a front, but my heart was racing. I wanted her to tell me how much she loved me. I wanted her to tell me that she wanted to be with me.This was the first time in my life that I had felt this way about any woman. Yes, if it was anyone else, I would have killed them for daring to come into my house and poison me.But this was Ria, the girl I was madly in love with. I had to act a little bit but the more she confessed her feelings for me, the more my resolve broke. In the end, I could not bear to see her in pain anymore, and I had to let her down from where I hung her. I also dropped the gun I was holding. Ria said she wanted to be by my side. She wanted to be mine, what else could I ask for? I had everything else at
RIAMy heart was thumping loudly as Anthony pointed his gun at me. He asked me how I thought everything was going to play out and I pondered over his question for a minute. I had also never tried to look at the end, I was mainly focused on saving Anthony but if only he could get past his feelings of anger and need for revenge. If only he could see me like he used to, then everything would be fine.... something suddenly occurred to me and I raised my eyes. "Hold on," I said to him. "You just explained now that everything was planned by you. I mean, while I thought my plans were being carried out, you were the game planner. What about all those things you said to me? The way you made me feel, the promises you made.Saying you love me, saying you were going to spend the rest of your life with me. Was that all a plan? Was it just to watch me make you fool of myself? Will you achieve your aim in the end? I mean, yes I knew I was no saint but regarding my feelings I never...""Yes and no,
RIAI continued to stare at Anthony in surprise while my arms and legs hurt. I didn't know how long I had been tied up for but I was sure it had been more than two hours. I didn't understand what was going on. Anthony Baltimore?How could I have been so wrong about him? The things that happened between us from the moment I met him played over and over in my mind yet I could not understand how it turned out differently because things did not add up."Confused?" He asked and I nodded.He lowered his gun and said, "Okay, we have enough time. We can delay your execution. Now where do I start?Before you showed up at my house, sweetie, I already expected you. I was ten steps ahead at all times and it was fun watching you all play your part in trying to bring me down and steal my wealth. Hmm...I must have seemed really stupid and easy to you all.""But how...how?""How could I achieve all of that and steal look oblivious? Is that what you are curious about?" He smirked. "Ever heard of the B
My eyes widened in fear as I reached for my gun, moving my hand closer to the pocket of my pants. however, Hale's warning voice rang from behind me."Don't even think about it, if you do not want me to blow up your brains. What did I tell you, Ria?A day of reckoning finally came. Now, where is your prince charming? He's gone and left you all alone."His words struck me as I realized that Anthony could really be gone from this world."What did you do to him?" I asked and he angrily slapped my cheek from behind."I said shut the hell up, Ria. Still pining over him even at a time like this? What happened to you?"I knew Hale was not going to let me live but I wasn't going to make it easier for him. This was what I thought.I lifted my right hand, wanting to strike his face with my elbow, however, I felt a sharp pain in my head as he knocked me unconscious with his gun.As darkness slowly engulfed me, he covered the hood over my eyes and that was it.When I opened my eyes, we were at the
RIAAnthony stared at me and shook his head, "What is happening to you, Ria? We came here to have fun and not for you to become crazy. This is not funny anymore.""I wasn't trying to be funny, Anthony," I cried. "Why wouldn't you believe me? Why do you think I would joke with something like this?"He scoffed, "Believe you? Have you looked at the way you're acting, Ria? I don't get it, we came here to have fun and enjoy our lives, but you've been acting weirdly ever since we arrived.What do you mean by our lives are in danger? You're not making any sense." I nodded, "Okay, didn't you hear the gunshot earlier?"He smiled, "That sound earlier? That wasn't the sound of a gunshot.""Come on Anthony," I urged him. "Even you admitted to me back then that....."He shook his head, "Listen, Ria, let's not do this, okay? I don't know what is going on with you and you obviously don't want to share it with me, but I think you just need to rest and get yourself together, and you'll be fine okay."
RIAI was in no mood for what Anthony wanted. How could I be when the place I had thought would be a safe haven for us suddenly turned out to be easily accessible to our enemies? I still could not understand why the New Order found us so quickly and how they were able to see what was happening inside the villa. Did Anthony tell anyone about our trip? I was going to ask him about it. Perhaps he told someone close to him and there was a possibility that this was the same person who wanted him dead. But who could it be?My heart was still beating very fast. Nevertheless, I smiled and threw my arms around his neck, kissing him fiercely before going on my knees. I pulled down his briefs and looked up at him, our gazes locked briefly before I began to pleasure him.I opened my eyes almost two hours later and got up from the bed. I was exhausted not just because of the trip but also the rigorous sex Anthony and I had before I fell asleep. He was almost insatiable.Due to the kind of life I
RIAI opened my eyes when morning came and began to get ready for our trip. I had barely slept a wink because I could not stop thinking about Hale's next line of action. I had barred him from calling me but I knew that was not enough to stop him.I quickly made breakfast while Anthony got ready. We had breakfast together and began to leave. Anthony took my luggage from me, saying everything he needed was in the city we were heading to.Just as we got outside, I spotted Trisha who had just walked into the compound. My heart skipped when we made eye contact. In spite of everything Anthony had said about her, I felt guilty because now, Anthony was leaving her for good and that was because of me."Are you guys going somewhere?" She asked, staring at the both of us in surprise."Hey Trisha," I managed to say before heading toward Anthony's car.She scoffed and rolled her eyes, "Oh really? Feeling like the boss already? Bitch!"I ignored her words as I pretended not to have heard them."Wha
Hale could not believe what had happened. He stared at his screen in shock and called Ria again. However, she hung up on him.He threw his phone on the couch and yelled, "Bitch!"He paced up and down, trying to figure out what the problem could be. Did Ria's words mean she wanted to turn against the New Order or was she simply expressing her anger at him?He concluded that it had to be the latter. Ria was a smart girl and definitely knew the implications of rebelling against her superiors. He decided to calm down. Ria was eventually going to crawl back to him and that would be the perfect time to carry out his revenge.Meanwhile, Ria picked up some items from her bedroom and walked slowly towards Anthony's room. Her heart was racing because she knew what Hale was capable of. However, she had crossed a line she could not go back from and had no choice but to get herself ready.When she entered the room, she saw Anthony asleep. She stared at him and said in a low voice, "I'm going to p