Chapter 130Hans carried Connor all the way out of the building and towards a waiting van. The more they walked, the more Hans knew that Connor was growing weaker by the minute and he needed to get him to a doctor before it was too late. The beatings and injury he had sustained was something that he wouldn't be able to recover from unless he saw a doctor and he feared that if he didn't get him to see one soon, he would die."Almost there boss, just hang in for me a bit," Hans begged.Connor groaned, more blood dripping from his head and Hans knew that he needed immediate attention or else, it would be a lost cause.Finally, after what seemed like hours when in reality it was only minutes, they got to the van. There was Orlando and when he saw the state that Connor was in, he almost shed tears. He wasn't one to cry easily as grief had taught him a lesson, one that had molded and shaped him to be the kind of person he was now but still, looking at Connor, he knew that no one deserved to
Chapter 131Back at home, Annah anxiously dialed Russo's number. As the phone rang, her heart pounded with a mixture of anxiety and determination. She had discovered something that she couldn't keep to herself any longer. Russo answered after a few rings, his voice tense."Hello?" he said, his tone cautious."Russo," Annah began, her voice trembling with emotion, "I need to tell you something, something I've just found out. You have to promise me that you won't tell anyone else about this."Russo, sensing the urgency in Annah's voice, replied, "Okay, Annah, I promise. What's going on?"Annah took a deep breath, her mind racing as she revealed the shocking information. "Fred," she started, "Fred is the betrayer. He's been working with Michael all along to bring down Connor, and you know what Connor would do to him if he found out everything he has done."Russo's reaction was immediate and visceral. He felt a shiver run down his spine, his hands trembling as the words sank in. This was
Chapter 132Bruno washed his bloodied hands in the sink as the men watched Connor's breathing. It just seemed like he was battling to survive, battling to stay alive and they hated to think that this was now the reality of this life, this was how he was going to live. Soon, Bruno was done and as they all stared at Connor's body, they each said a prayer for his recovery. None of them wanted to lose him and they hoped that soon, he would make a turnaround."Is he going to be okay?" Orlando asked, breaking the silence.Bruno sighed, not even knowing the answer to give to that question. When Hans had brought Connor in, he had anticipated just some flesh wounds and son superficial injury but he had got the shock of his life when instead, he had found wounds of various degrees, marks and cuts that could only have been made from one of the cruelest pieces of instrument ever known in the history of torturing.He had removed several things from his body, several sharp objects that shouldn't ev
Chapter 133Russo frantically searched his cluttered office for his phone. Papers and files were strewn about as he overturned every surface in his quest. His heart raced as he finally spotted his smartphone peeking out from beneath a stack of folders.With trembling hands, he retrieved it and quickly dialed Hans' number. The phone rang, each second feeling like an eternity until Hans finally picked up."Hans, it's Russo," he breathed heavily into the phone. "Did you receive the message I sent you?"There was a brief pause, filled with the tension that only high-stakes situations could create. "Yes, Russo," came Hans' calm and composed voice on the other end. "I got your message. What's going on? Has this been confirmed?"Russo swallowed hard, his throat dry. "We've been compromised, Hans. It's worse than we thought. The enemy… they've been within our ranks all along."The gravity of Russo's words hung heavy in the air as he waited for Hans' response, the fate of their organization no
Chapter 134In the dimly lit, smoke-filled room at the back of Bruno's house, Hans gathered them with a solemn expression etched on his face. The room was thick with tension as they sat around a worn-out wooden table.Hans, his voice barely above a whisper, broke the silence, "There's been a betrayal, my friends, and it's someone we would never have suspected." He paused for a moment, letting the gravity of his words sink in. "It's Fred."Orlando's eyes widened in disbelief, while Bruni known for his sinister grin, let out a twisted laugh. "Fred? That fool?" his voice oozed with mockery. "He's always been a weak link."Hans nodded gravely, "Yes, but his betrayal runs deep. He's been secretly lusting after Annah, Connor's fiancée."Bruno had learnt everything there was to learn about Fred and Annah and he liked that Hans didn't hide anything from him at all and was always so open to everyone.Orlando's laughter grew even more sadistic as he leaned back in his chair. "Oh, that idiot Fre
Chapter 135Russo had been by Annah's side for hours, trying to console her as she sat in the cold, sterile floor. Connor, had been in a coma for what felt like an eternity, and the uncertainty of his condition had taken a heavy toll on her. Russo knew that there was little he could do to ease her pain, but he stayed with her, offering quiet words of encouragement and a reassuring presence.As Russo held Annah's trembling hand, his phone suddenly rang, breaking the heavy silence of the room. He quickly pulled it out of his pocket and saw that it was Hans. Hans had been keeping vigil at Connor's bedside, and his call was unexpected and as he picked up the call, he didn't know what to expect from this."Excuse me for a moment," Russo said softly to Annah as he answered the call. "Hey, Hans, what's going on?"Hans's voice was filled with excitement and relief as he spoke, "Russo, you won't believe it. Connor just woke up! Bruno said he's going to be alright!"Russo's heart skipped a beat
Chapter 136"I hope no one was hurt? I mean people who came for the naming ceremony?" Connor asked.The last thing he would want was to hear that people indeed got hurt after everything they had been through. He would never be able to live with the guilt because he knew that everything was his fault. He had endangered them, put them in harm's way and it was something that he would never be able to forgive himself for."No, surprisingly, nobody was hurt, which is our only saving grace." Hans smiled.Connor heaved a sigh of relief and he was quite glad that there was no trouble coming from that side. He knew that the people would have a right to sue and he would never blame them because it was their responsibility to ask for damages after going through something as horrific as that."Where is Michael now? I need an intel on him," Connor said.Hans glanced at Orlando and the big man knew it was his cue to give them everything they wanted. He had secretly been keeping tabs on Michael with
Chapter 137Connor couldn't contain his worry any longer as he approached Russo. They had talked about many things and now, he needed to know if Annah and his child were doing alright. The last thing he wanted was for them not to be alright. If that happened, he knew that he would never be able to forgive himself because everything was entirely his fault. The two of them standing in the dimly lit corridor of the room Connor had been recuperating, the antiseptic scent in the air filling their senses. Connor's face was etched with concern, his eyes searching Russo's for reassurance."Russo," Connor began hesitantly, "I've been so worried about Annah and the baby. Do you know how they're doing?"Russo placed a reassuring hand on Connor's shoulder. He understood the gravity of the situation and could see the fear in his friend's eyes. With a reassuring nod, he replied, "Connor, I just checked on them. Annah and the baby are both okay. You can breathe a sigh of relief."Connor's shoulders