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95. Speaking boldly
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Lucian waited for Anna to reach his side as she walked on her own, till by the end of the bed. As she slowly moved, Anna was checking her recovery by feeling herself, her wound, and her balance. She had the IV stand to support her walk from the bed to the washroom earlier. This time, she was going to walk on her feet, alone. So she did not rush herself. It would be too foolish to move rapidly and injure herself again in the process. She had to be wise enough to be cautious and recover as soon as possible. Because apparently, she has so many things to do, too many people to meet, people to talk to, people to confront, and many more that had everything, and has anything to do with her parents' death. A tragedy in her family which she is hell-bent on avenging.
The two walked side by side. Lucian was cautious and keenly observant of Brianna's every move. He wanted to make sure she wasn't pushing herself too far. She might have been trained that way. But Lucien wanted to reason outRelated chapters
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Brianna was right to think so. And Lucien agrees with her idea. When they went out to meet the person for lunch today, they were well prepared. Through Brianna's idea, they made sure the whole place was secured. Leandro Michaelson's men from the private army were also there to guard the entire place with the utmost discretion. While Brianna's men were also on standby, taking their posts from a distance. Some of them were wearing civilian clothes, blending in with the crowd, while some were in camouflage, taking aim from their sniper positions.No one would have thought that maybe next to the presidential residency, the place they were about to meet with this person could be considered as the most secured area in the whole capital. There were also two teams of IT taking responsibility to cover the security of the place through internet connections and surveillance cameras. Jack was directing Brianna's team on where to go and what to do. While the other party, the private a
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Because if this person was the enemy, it was like Brianna was walking right into the lair. But she did not care. Whether it was a witness or the enemy itself, she was ready. Because if they are not coming to get her. She will go and hunt them. It's been too long. Justice should have been served already. But with how things are going, turning their tragic death into an unresolved cold case file, almost erased in the records at the very system that was supposed to protect them, it was really getting so disappointing. So, Brianna was willing to do anything and everything, risky or not. She was aware there was no easy strategic plan for this. She would dare be bold because she had lived for this moment. She has survived countless death, and she believes she is more than ready. In case she failed, despite all her efforts, training, and expertise, she would still be brave enough to meet her parents on the other side, if there is such, and apologize for her failure. What matter
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Brianna saw Lucien coming back with a tray of food. He had trays in both hands, and although they were not so heavy, Brianna stood from her seat to assist him. She intentionally calculated her steps with the distance and her speed. She was going to get a closer look at the person she had her eyes on. The person was not where Lucien would be passing by, but she could get closer this way compared to her vision from her seat at their table. She guided Lucien to another table nearby her target.“Hey, I can handle this…” Lucien was going to shoo her back at their table from earlier, but he saw Anna wink at him. He quickly bit his cheeks to keep his lips from cracking foolishly. He cleared his throat and asked. “Do you wanna change spots?”Lucien was clueless that Brianna had already found the person. He just thought maybe Anna wanted to have a view from a different position.“Yeah, we should sit here,” Brianna took one tray off Lu
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 101. A Cute Argument
An hour passed. Their lunch break was over, but Brianna did not make a move to speak with the lady she was assuming was the person she was supposed to meet with in this place today. She had a few messages, but she deliberately did not check on them as soon as they arrived."I'm here. Where are you?"Brianna did not reply."You should have told me you weren't coming if so. You don't know how difficult it is for me to move around."Brianna did not reply either. But she smiled at the message. It somehow confirms her assumptions of who this person was. It would be difficult for someone in a wheelchair to be moving around."You don't know how long I have prayed for someone to find me, and here you are. Without even the slightest assurance you are who you say you are, I gathered all courage left in me to come out. But you did not show up."Brianna asked Jack if he had found anything about the person she asked him to check the background.
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 102. Elating
“You’re not allowed to move on your own. Do you understand?” Brianna reminded Lucien as they were gearing up. “Yes, boss,” Lucien responded comically. “I am not kidding,” Brianna clenched her teeth as she spoke with her eyes squinted. “Come on! Don’t let me bother you, okay? I will be careful and ready,” Lucien kept his smile, but he replied gently. Brianna was annoyed at herself. She could just do what Lucien said, but it was not settling well with her. She also knows this man is not stupid, but her mind has this silly instinct to protect this man, knowing they are going on a mission. Besides, there is also a good reason to be confident. They were not going into the spot unprepared or blindly. The backup was on standby. The area has been searched, and though there seemed to be a security measure installed and actively used in the house they were going to visit, their team has already dealt with lifting the alarm to make Brianna and Lucien’s entrance unnoticed. The security syste
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 103. Your Babe
"Not that I am scared because I am okay to die as long as it's with you by my side, but I suggest you slow down, B…abe!" Lucien yelled as he slid to the door side of his seat beside Brianna. They were passing by a sharp curb on the road, but the person behind the steering wheel did not adjust the speed to slow. The speed was not comparable to one on a race, and for the person holding the steering wheel, it wouldn't be anything noticeable, but to the one seated on the passenger's seat, the velocity would make the person slide to the sides, according to the car's movements."Babe?!" Brianna sneered. "Do I look like a cute little pig to you, huh?"Brianna won't feel offended with being called Bitch since her enemies would usually know her name as B, Big B, or Boss B, but she does not like being called Baby because it doesn't fit her; no baby sho
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Five years later. “Babe, don’t tire yourself so much,” Lucien reminded Brianna lovingly. “How is our little Anna doing today?” he asked with his warm hands rubbing on Brianna’s six months pregnant belly. “I am not really sure. But I have no doubts she is too eager to see the outside world. She has been kicking my ribs inside as if trying to push her way out even before her due!” Brianna blew a breath as she answered. Lucien laughed happily at the cute face of his lovely wife who somehow looked complaining. “Babe, I noticed that your mood swings during this pregnancy and the first one, with Caleb, are so different. Could it be because their genders are also different? With Caleb, you were as tough as usual, but with our little girl, Abigail, you are so… Uhmmm, so…. How do I say this?” Lucien scratched his head as if searching for the exact but safe word to say not to provoke his pregnant wife. “Come on, tell me. I am so what, huh?” Brianna asked with a sweet smile. Her face looked
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 175. Happy Lives
“And in respect to Anna’s parents, I wish to move their graves into a mausoleum only for the Peters; the parents and grandparents. And as soon as we’ve done so, we will hold a ceremony to honor them,” Leandro declared. “What do you say about these thoughts of mine, Anna? I really hope I do not offend you in any way, because with all my heart, I swear, I only have the purest desire to express my gratitude that they brought you into this world and now you become a part of our family, that also makes your family ours, just like our family is also yours.”Silence filled the whole room. The question was directed to Brianna, so their eyes all turned to look at her as they waited to hear what she would say in response to Leandro’s words that were said with heartfelt sincerity. Brianna was silent not because she was feeling so emotional. Brianna was inwardly checking her heart and thoughts as well as her intuitive response, in silence. Guarding her mind against any misunderstanding or miscal
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 175. Having Faith in Humanity
Brianna and Lucien arrived earlier than Sandra and Levi. It was because Sandra wanted to buy something for Anna, Sandra’s soon-to-be daughter-in-law, and also something for her father-in-law, Leandro Michaelson. There was nothing to worry bout since the war had already subsided and there were more than enough men to assist the couple with security or anything they would ever need. Enzo welcomed the young couple, Brianna and Lucien, as soon as they arrived at the mansion. Leandro sent the helicopter to fetch Enzo right after Leandro and Andy were dropped off at his yard. Lucien did not say anything, but Enzo understood the curious look on his young Master’s face as to why it was not the same as usual. Leandro would always wait for Lucien and Brianna by the door whenever the patriarch knew of their arrival. “The Master has a guest. They are in the study room and he is asking for your presence as well,” Enzo answered as he led the couple to where Leandro, Andy, and their guest were at
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The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 172. Punished Accordingly
Blake assigned Finn and Hoggins to cover him by looking at their surroundings as his watchmen while he focused his attention on the target he was after according to the order given for him to execute. Blake had to look up most of the time to locate the shooter so he was relieved two of his comrades who already knew the drills and what they were supposed to do in this situation were with him to rely on. “Boss, these men are wearing a different uniform from ours. I believe they are not on the same side with us. What do I do?” Blake reported in a whispering tone as soon as he got the assurance that his information was accurate. “Take them down. Alive if possible, injured or not. But don’t hesitate to shoot if they try to resist and fight back!” Brianna answered. “Yes, Boss!” Blake answered. He gave Ramil Finn and Andrew Hoggins a signal on what to do and they acted accordingly. Hoggins took the east and south directions to secure. Finn took the other two directions while Blake Gordon
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 171. Tipped by an Unknown Caller
“Don Leon, the barracks in the forest is about to be abolished. Whether there are people in it or none, the order was made, and Terrence Clayton’s minions are on the move as we speak. If you have your men in there, tell them to pull out. Especially if your grandson and his wife are there, I strongly suggest you inform them of this message immediately!” The caller was using a voice synthesizer, so it was unrecognizable if the caller was a man or a woman. “Let me know who you are, whether what you say is the truth or just a prank; I want to thank you for this length of effort to notify me; let me return the favor one day,” Leandro wisely replied. “I will come to find you in person one day, then you will know who you are, and I will personally ask for your help. But for now, we don’t have time. Tell your men to pull out!” That was all they heard before the line was cut. “Tatum Eliott, leave the area right away. I repeat, leave the area right now! A tip just came in; that place is
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 170. A Mystery Caller
“What are all of these?” Lucien asked looking at a slideshow of files with word documents and images. “Isn’t that the address of the warehouse where we found the human organ harvesting? Are these papers the legal documents of property ownership?” “Yes! And someone sent me this file after I failed to hack into their firewall!” Jack answered with a victorious laugh. “Wait…! The ownership is under the name of… Will somebody zoom that part where the name is printed and signed?!” Leandro frowned as he also tried to read the content of the document on the wide screen in front of him and Andy Lockwood. “Terrence Clayton!?”Andy, Leandro, Lucien, and Jack almost read and uttered the name aloud in unison. Brianna scoffed. In her thoughts, “got ya!” was bouncing although her facial expressions remained as calm as always. “How did you get this? Are you sure they are legit?” Brianna asked calmly instead of showing her pure delight. She still wanted to make sure they weren’t rejoicing over a f
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 169. Perfect Timing
Then Charles Anderson turned to the IT team. “I want to see every corner, every area, every exit and entrance of this barracks!” he roared in panic. “Sir, what about the men in the field?” the team leader asked cautiously after nodding in response to the command given. “Forget them, they are no longer of any use now that the enemy has its hands on them,” Charles answered waving his right hand dismissively. “I want to see if the ones I am after would grace me with their mighty presence,” Charles murmured as he busily looked at every screen. “I am not so sure they would choose to join their team to attack me back for gatecrashing their wedding but knowing the bride too well, I won’t be surprised if I see her face coming for me at this moment.” Charles keenly observed every angle on every screen. He was tracing Brianna’s figure among the intruders. They were all in full gear, but knowing Brianna for more than a decade, Charles Anderson could tell even her shadow. And he was more tha
The Billionaire's Series ASSASSIN 168. Outnumbered
As soon as Blake Gordon activated the jammer, the sniper team Charles had sent to attack the resort hotel, where Brianna Peters and Lucien Michaelson’s wedding was supposed to be being held, got disconnected and unreachable for Charles and the few men with him that controlled their overall internet connections and communication. “What the fuck is going on?!” Charles asked the man he knew was the most active in every inquiry Charles would make. “Get them back online!” Charles Anderson was furious beyond words but he was not very much familiar with everyone around him at the moment, so he was aware he could not act like he would usually do when he was with Jack and the rest of the men under his command.“Sir, something must be wrong from their end of the network,” the man seated in front of the computer hesitantly uttered. “What is that supposed to mean?!” Charles snarled.The poor IT guy cringe, but he had no choice other than clarify his words.“I tried to reach out to them but the
