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The Crimson Trail of Death The Betrayal Within
[Adrian's POV]"What was all that?" I wondered, parking my car right in front of the mansion. The meeting with that stranger and his words were something that ignited a slight rage. What was the reason for him calling me up and asking for a meetup when he was only hoping to blubber more rubbish?"There is someone... someone close that you don't suspect in the De Santos boundary. He or she is a spy, I tell you..." the stranger had said.I shouldn't be believing his words now, should I? I mean, what if he is just playing another game with me? I'm sure that must be it, since I asked for more about who this spy was, and he mentioned wanting to check my authority, how good I really am, and if I could figure out this spy myself, then he would acknowledge me. But who does he think he is? Doesn't he know what I have achieved so far? The empire I have built from dust without any help? Even so, if his words were true and there really is a spy among us, then I would find out whoever they are. Th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death The Game of Shadows
[Sierra's POV]I heard a buzz from my phone and picked up the call. "So what's the update, Nate?" I asked."The plan went well, but I think you are right; going for Adrian isn't going to work out..." Nate said as I released a sigh."Alright, Nate," I replied, hanging up the call after. I dropped my phone back on the bed.Knowing one of the lands which would soon be handed over to Adrian, I decided to test things. But what would a fire do in an already burning one?Adrian already hates Dominic; that was evident. Yet Nate also wanted to check for himself. At least now he knows and accepts my word that we have to truly go after Dominic. That was the only way of making the brothers hate each other, and that's where our game takes place. When Dominic starts breaking emotionally, he will be weaker than ever."Mam, the meeting is going to begin in some minutes..." one of the maids said, leaving with a nod."Alright..." I replied as she left my room. I stood up from my bed, glaring at my refl
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death The Cost of Vengeance
"So now that we all are here, I guess we can proceed with the deal." I said.The meeting with the men had begun, as my uncle was also seated. I could see him glaring at all the pretty girls that walked past in the club, knowing his old ways weren't done with."So, Mr. Clarence, I have heard a lot about you. And I am happy to work with your company regarding this matter." One of the men uttered, taking the first word."And you are?" My uncle asked as the man left a slight chuckle."Many people call me Gorge, but you can call me Mr. G." he replied.I could see my uncle buying all the lies that were being played right in front of him. But it was expected as usual."So, before we will be able to assist, I am sure Mam Sierra must have told you that you will need to invest some certain amount with us, then from the profits you would see, your company progress is certain." Gorge said, and in that moment, my uncle's glance went to me as I gave a nod."You need to get the products, and this se
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death Unravelling the Thread
I sat on the couch in the living room, watching some movies that displayed on the TV. "When was the last time I did such?"A buzz from my phone grabbed my attention as I checked the caller ID. It was George."What does he want this time?"I picked up the call, placing it on my ear."It's done, Mam Sierra. We did as you have said, and it was a success." He said, as his words brought a smile to my lips."Finally." I said.It was really happening; my first plan in bringing my uncle down was a success in the end. After getting him to invest that huge amount of money into this fake business, now that he had realized the true identity of the situation, he must already be bankrupt and would possibly be looking for ways to get things back together.Panicking, I would say."Just as we discussed, George. Forward 90% to my account details and keep the 10% as your share." I said."Alright, Mam." He replied, hanging up the call after.I dropped my phone back on the couch.This step that I was taki
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death Silent Games
After my visit with George, I had fixed up the meeting with my uncle, picking an outdoor site instead of his company.It was a golf site. My father always loved coming here each day, so I decided to pick the place, and I am sure my uncle must know that's why."So what's the De Santos plan about the situation? I can't just allow..." he said, only to stop on his words when our gaze met. I know the pretense behind those fake fears. I'm sure he wishes in his mind that I was alone. He pretends only that fearing act because of the men beside me, thinking they might end him in a second, not like it matters to me that much as long as I bring him down."George has been located, and our men have been sent to capture him, so don't worry about that. I am here to discuss something else with you." I stated as I could see the curiosity in his eyes."And what is that, Mam?" he stammered again, seems like he still hasn't accepted the truth of me standing here even after so many days."Your company pro
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death Deceitful Victory
"Now you believe me, don't you?" I asked my uncle, who was standing right before me, clinging to the little life that was left.The men had abandoned him at a side on the road after giving him some wounded scars. And as expected, he rushed here instead of going to the police or his place."What are you saying? How could you allow this? I was attacked, and the De Santos did nothing about it. I want those who did it dead; I want them figured out." He yelled.The words that came out of his mouth with him ordering me were provoking, but at least I was able to see those eyes wanting to shed some blood.Now was the right time for me to strike with the name."Danny Luiz." I said, only to watch his words pause immediately, just like he had done before when I mentioned the name."What do you mean?""Bring me the video." I said, turning my gaze to one of the men who left with a nod, taking the stairs up, only to return back with a tablet in his hand.He handed the tablet over to me."What do yo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death The Price of Failure
[Dominic POV]"Boss," one of my men's voices came through the line. He was the man I had ordered to keep a close guard while keeping an eye on the lady, Angelica.So I wondered what had happened with him calling me now and his voice sounding like this."I am sorry, boss. I failed you; I couldn't..." he stammered."What happened? Tell me everything." I inquired.Could it be? I only hoped it wasn't what I was thinking about."While I was following the woman to a place, she wanted to get some things. Then suddenly, a man sprang out of nowhere, aiming a gun at the woman... and before I could act, he shot her..." I heard my man say. His words left me stunned.My brow furrowed as I felt rage spurring within me."What?" I yelled."Tell me where you are now." I questioned."I am at the city hospital, boss. She was rushed here and is receiving treatment; I just wanted to inform you, boss..." he said."Stay right there. I am on my way." I uttered, hanging up the call.Honestly, why do I have su
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06The Crimson Trail of Death Painted in Blood
Many hours passed by as I sat down, watching Malcolm get to work as the man described the guy who attacked Angelica.This was the only way I could think of to discover who the man was and figure out his location. So, I could only hope that my so-called man would prove his usefulness and describe each detail perfectly."What a delightful story; how I wish I could have him in one of my paintings. It would be amazing..." I heard Malcolm mutter in whispers.I had known him as someone mentally unwell and obsessed with his paintings, but those who took that for his weakness played it wrong. He had been one of the most wanted serial killers in history, which alone was a significant title, judging by the lengths he had gone."I need the image fast, Malcolm. I need to find whoever had done this..." I said as Malcolm nodded, sketching the man's image further.I sat down as some minutes passed by, with my eyes glancing around the paintings, knowing they were made with the victims' blood and were
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The Crimson Trail of Death Unspoken Confessions
[Sierra's POV]After some days staying in the hospital, I was discharged. I made my way out of the hospital supported by some men hired for my security, as I entered the back seat of the car with the driver starting the car engine. My gaze glanced through the dark street; it was late at night.It felt as though everything was complete—Uncle was in jail, and Nate was dead. Yet, why did I feel like I had nothing else to look up to?The people I most cherished were gone. The only one I saw next to me was Aunt Malisa. "I have to keep going for her sake..." I thought.The driver arrived at the mansion, and I stepped out, managing some footings. I made my way into the mansion but paused, noting the dark presence the mansion left."What happened to the lights..." I wondered. I wasn't able to tell anything—my heart raced as I took little steps. Was I maybe wrong to think everything was over?In a blink, the light came, causing me to shut my eyes suddenly from the reaction. "Welcome back, mam.
The Crimson Trail of Death True Feelings
[Adrian's POV]"Uncle Gavin! I did it, Uncle Gavin!" Why was I seeing this memory now? I guess it's because of what occurred so far. The same man I saw as a father figure, the one I trusted so much, turned out to be the enemy.He trained me to be who I am today, but in the end... "Why, Uncle Gavin? Just why did you have to be the enemy?"I woke up, feeling the intense pain in my head. I tried sitting up, only to find Dominic sitting next to my side."You're awake, Adrian..." he said. Yet, I found only my gaze downcast."What happened? So it's over..." I questioned as Dominic replied, "Yes.""He died?" Should I be happy, knowing he was gone, or sad? A side of me claimed this was a victory, knowing all he had done, the fact that he was behind Mom's death from the very start. But why does my heart say something different? Those little tears that never ceased from falling down splattered on my hand."I know this is all hard to take in, Adrian. I also can't seem to understand everything th
The Crimson Trail of Death The Final Battle
All this while, I had thought it was Dominic. I wanted to make him pay so much, but, in the end, I teamed up with my mother's true murderer."Okay, that's enough now, Nate. Let her take it all in slowly. What more of a death would be greater than having them regret the whole life they have lived?" Damien said."Mom... I'm sorry, mom..." I whispered, those tears not ceasing. I felt something on my head. It was Nate aiming a pistol at my head. "Now, why don't I do you a favor and take you to that old hag?" he said, and my eyes shut in those moments as I heard a loud gunshot, causing my eyes to open back up."Do you think you can take down the De Santos that easily?" I heard Dominic, with a smirk playing on his lips. "I knew you would make a move, so I had a tracker inserted in my skin, and now you took the bait, dear Uncle Gavin," he said as more guns echoed through the area. They were coming from outside the room."We have to kill them fast, Father. We need to leave now," Damien said.
The Crimson Trail of Death Heartbreaking Betrayal
[Sierra's POV]"Sierra, wake up, Sierra!" I heard a voice as my eyes sprung open. I found myself tied to a chair, as Adrian and Dominic were also tied to chairs beside me."What are you doing here, Sierra?" Adrian asked, but shouldn't I be asking the same question? I had heard that he and Dominic went to attend the burial of one of the De Santos, but now I found the two of them here."That bastard; he must have spiked the wine," Dominic's voice cut in. He was also awake.But wait, does this mean they were both kidnapped and brought here from the burial? Who honestly was this enemy?I noticed another man tied to a chair, but his face was blindfolded with a sack mask, so I wasn't able to tell who he was.Just as I hoped to let a word out to Adrian, the door creaked, and I watched some men make their way inside."Who the hell do you think you all are to have Adrian De Santos here?" Adrian questioned, but was he expecting his name to help out here? I mean, these were people who had been h
The Crimson Trail of Death Spiked Party
[Adrian's POV]It had already been four months, and yet I found myself still unable to figure out who this enemy was. My mind still echoed the words I heard from Raglan after I paid him a visit. He mentioned that there was a third man; he was the one who seemed like the boss. But none of them had ever seen his face anywhere.After hearing that, I tried looking for any information, something that could tell me more about this third man, even visiting the experiment building again, yet I found nothing.The only thought I found myself guessing was that this third man was possibly the enemy, or he was working with the enemy, and the experiment seemed to be carried on.I had hired more men to help me figure out and fix this puzzle, conducting research and gathering information they could find."We have to go now, Adrian..." Dominic said. But why should we go? I wasn't even in full support of his death in the first place. One of the De Santos members had been killed again, and he wants us t
The Crimson Trail of Death The Final Confrontation
(Four Months Later)"Aunt Sierra! Aunt Sierra!" Zara's voice echoed in my mind. The last moment I heard her voice.I woke up as it was already morning, stepping down from the bed. I made my way to the bathroom and washed up.It had been four months already, and the bloodshed never seemed to have ceased. Many of the De Santos members were already gone, each dying in a cruel way.I wore my cloth, intending to step outside my room, only to find Aunt Marisa waiting."You should rest; you're not yet feeling well, Sierra." she said.I had a high fever last night, so it was expected of her to be this worried. After we met back at the party, I allowed her to live with us in the mansion."I have some things to attend to, Aunt Marisa. I will rest once I am back..." I said."Don't tell me you're going out to find the enemy, Sierra. I know it's not about work." she said. But I should expect her figuring things out. I had my father's company closed temporarily a month ago due to everything that oc
The Crimson Trail of Death Rope of Betrayal
[Sierra's POV]I made my way up the stairs, entering my room, as I sat down on the bed, processing what had occurred today. "So he had killed another De Santos..." I thought.I never expected the plan to fail, and I was almost killed. If I hadn't reacted by pulling the gun trigger at that moment."Mam, are you there..." I heard Colt's voice, followed by a knock on the door. "Come in," I replied. Colt made an entry as he approached my side."Mam, I don't think it's safe for you to step out again. I'm sure you saw what had happened and how you were almost killed that day..." Colt said, but I understood he was making sure I was safe at all costs, but hiding, I doubt, would be of any good."I can't stay in hiding, Colt. That's what this enemy would want..." I explained."But Mam..." he wanted to say."I have a plan, Colt. I want to learn how to protect myself better..." I cut in, standing up from the bed. "I will have things taken care of again so that at least Zara will be able to go to
The Crimson Trail of Death Seeking for more Answers
I sat down in my office, checking my phone as I read what was portrayed by the news regarding Laxton's death, and it seemed like another twisted story turned to see us as the main issue at hand."I must say, nice game, whoever you are..." I said, taking a glass of wine as I heaved a sigh.I received a call from one of the men I had hired to investigate this case regarding the experiment. It took a lot, deciding to hire one, knowing I couldn't trust any of them, but instead, I only requested him to obtain some information regarding the experiment. Could there have been a successful experiment that brought the outcome father wanted so much?I picked up the call, placing it against my ear."Speak," I said."Boss, I have just finished doing my research on all that you told me about..." he started."So, what's the update?""Among the prisoners, there seemed to be one man; he was the only one I could tell who managed to flee from the building. It was hard getting the footage and records bac
The Crimson Trail of Death The Deadly Message
The incident back at the conference meeting with Sierra didn't seem like it was going to die down anytime soon.As the news just seemed to be spurring the little fire that the coward had lit up."You asked to see me, Adrian..." Dominic said, standing before me. I wondered if I was making the right choice by telling him all this. I mean, why should I even bother telling him?But if there was a chance that maybe this was connected in some way, I needed more answers."Are you there, Adrian?" Dominic's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, and I responded, "Yes."I scanned the area before my gaze returned to Dominic. "I'm sure you don't mind doing a little walk to my office, dear brother..." I said as I noticed those eyes seeking the reason behind my words and behavior.We both walked through the hall as we arrived at a corner, and my legs paused for a moment. I checked our backs."What's going on, Adrian? Why did you call me?" Dominic questioned, seemingly eager, more than expected."Why
