Chapter 228
As soon as Viper finished speaking, the two designated men in black quickly lined up the dozen or so women. They urged, “Hurry up, line up if you don’t want to die!”
Seeing signs of survival, the women quickly lined up and moved towards the exit. Melissa was at the end of the line. She looked at Morris and said, “Morris, aren’t you coming with us? I’m scared.”
Hearing this, Morris’s eyes were filled with irritation and annoyance. He shouted, “Fool if you don’t want to die, get downstairs quickly!”
Morris’s shout finally got Melissa to stop hesitating and run downstairs, following at the end of the group. Morris looked at the time and pushed Viper towards the window.
Looking downstairs, Steven, Justin, and some elite fighters from the base were already set up in an ambush nearby, thanks to the location Morris sent out.
It seemed that everyone else on the island was dealt with besides the dozens of people dressed in black inside the building. Countdown, ten seconds left. When the time was up, those dozens of women also appeared downstairs, completely unharmed.
Steven and his team quickly launched their attack when they saw the people coming out.
The two black guys leading the group downstairs were clearly no match for the well–trained agents from the Night Base; they were taken down in just a few seconds.
These pampered women started screaming repeatedly when they saw people suddenly rush out of the bushes and start fighting.
Upon hearing the noise, the other people in black inside the building rushed out all together to help.
Viper also saw the fight downstairs and realized Morris had planned this. He said, “Are you Morris or not? This isn’t something you should be involved in.
“You’re just a businessman. You make your money. I make mine. Why get involved in unnecessary matters?”
Hearing this, Morris lifted his gaze and stared at Viper. He said, “Of course, I am Morris. But I have another identity, too. In your line of work, with all your experience, you must have heard about it.”
“Oh? What is it?” Viper asked, a bit curious.
Morris let out a cold snort and replied, “I’m from Clusia’s Night Base. You’ve done too many bad things; we’re here to take you back.”
Viper’s eyes widened instantly. He shouted, “What?” He thought to himself, ‘It’s over, everything is over.
Downstairs, the elite warriors of the Night Base took under ten minutes to take down all the men in black.
Steven glanced at the women behind him, who were still whimpering. He felt inexplicably irritated. He said, “You’re driving me crazy. Stop crying. If you keep sobbing, I’m not taking you back to Clusia.”
With his shout, those women finally quieted down. Realizing they were rescued and temporarily safe, they began to calm down.
After yelling, Steven turned to Justin, who was tying up the men in black and said, “Keep an eye here. I’m going upstairs to find Mr. Chivers.”
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“Okay, hurry up and come back. Once we’re done, let’s head back to Clusia. Staying here doesn’t feel as good as being on our turf, Justin replied, seemingly relaxed. Steven waved to Justin and headed towards the front door.
He hadn’t taken the fourth step when the entire building before him burst into flames and exploded instantly. The glass from all the building’s windows shattered and burst outward. Ahead was nothing but a sea of fire.
Everyone outside was stunned by the sight. The shockwave blew Steven back. He got up quickly and wanted to run inside, but Justin stopped him.
Steven shouted, “Don’t stop me, let me go. Mr. Chivers is still in there. Let me in. Mr. Chivers, come out now!” He couldn’t hold it together, desperate to rush in and find Morris.
Justin felt the same pain in his heart but stayed rational as he shouted at Steven, “If we go in there, we’re all going to die. Quick, get the guys to call for emergency backup!
“What if Mr. Chivers is okay? He’s got great skills and might have dodged it. Or maybe he found a safe place to hide.” Hearing this, Steven turned and ran to one man in black. He grabbed the man’s collar tightly and shouted, “Is there a safe place in there or a blast–proof spot? Tell me, hurry up! Tell me!”
The man in black was turning red from being choked by Steven. He said, “No, the bomb was put in the walls by Mr. Grant when the building was constructed.
“He did it just in case the business ever got exposed. It could blow up the whole building to keep the evidence from getting
out.”
Upon hearing this, Steven immediately collapsed to the ground, looking like his soul had left his body.
At the same time, in Betrico, Clusia, Xenia had arranged to meet Cherise at Ebb & Flow.
On stage, Cherise looked at the guitar she played during her first visit to Ebb & Flow. For some reason, she picked it up and sat on a stool. She played the same song as last time.
The guitar’s sound was hauntingly beautiful. Suddenly, with a twang, one of the strings snapped.
Seeing the snapped string, Cherise frowned slightly and touched it with her hand. She said, “It shouldn’t have happened. What a pity for such a good guitar.”
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