BookToReadChapter 173
Sue was found lifeless, her throat brutally slashed by one of the guards assigned to watch over her at the base.
The attacker was swiftly subdued by others, but before Joshua could arrive, the assailant died in an inexplicable
manner after bleeding from every orifice.
When Joshua finally reached the basement, Sue lay covered by a white sheet, surrounded by a chilling pool of
her own blood. Next to her was Greg, the man who had inexplicably turned violent and met his own grim end.
Thomas, the leader at the base, stood beside Joshua, visibly shaken. "Sir, Greg and Mike were on duty tonight.
Greg suddenly attacked Sue, but we don't know who put him up to it. He was precise and lethal and struck her
vital points. Mike couldn't intervene in time."
Joshua's face was a mask of calm, though his brows were drawn tight as he surveyed the scene. "Someone
wanted to silence her," he said, his voice measured.
Thomas, wiping sweat from his brow, sank to his knees. "Sir, punishfor this failure!"
Joshua remained composed. "It's too late for that. Call the police."
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Thomas hesitated, "But if we do, we might be charged with illegal detention..."
Joshua's unyielding gaze cut him off. Quickly, Thomas added, "I detained Sue illegally. I'll take the fall."
Joshua's lips pressed into a thin line as he pondered. "Does Greg have family?"
Thomas replied, "He's forty, no wife, no kids. Just a frail mother in her sixties."
"Where's his mother now?" Joshua asked.
Thomas faltered. "It all happened so fast. I... | overlooked it."
Joshua's expression darkened. "Greg was likely coerced. His mother is probably in the mastermind's hands now
and in serious danger. Thomas, you've letdown."
Thomas bowed his head. "I'm ready to face any consequence, Sir."
Joshua's eyes were cold as ice. "The mastermind knows about Greg's family and probably used his mother as
leverage... We have a mole."
Thomas looked stunned. "You mean...?"
A glint of determination shone in Joshua's eyes. "Get someone else to turn themselves in. Your job is to dig up
the truth."
Thomas nodded solemnly. "Understood, Sir."
At a secluded villa, a bodyguard dressed in black reported, "Sir, the situation's been handled."
"Good work."
"Make sure to eliminate Sue's father and Greg's mother too. We can't have any loose ends."
"Understood."
After the bodyguard left, the man picked dup his phone and made an international call. "Chris, it's all sorted."
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As Joshua left the base, he noticed a missed call from Allison. He quickly dialed her back. "Hey, Allie, are you
asleep yet?"
Allison's voice was soft and sleepy. "Mmm... I'm really tired. Can't keep my eyes open." Joshua settled into the
backseat of his car, his tone gentle. "Why aren't you asleep then?" "Waiting for your call," she murmured, her
voice sweet and drowsy.
Joshua felt his heart melt. "I just wrapped things up here. Would you liketo cover?"
Allison glanced at the clock, mumbling, "Tomorrow, I'm going to sleep now."
"Alright," Joshua replied tenderly, "Make sure you stay warm tonight."
"I know, you act like I'm three and can't tuck myself in..."
Her voice faded, wrapped in sleep, leaving only the soft sound of her breathing. Joshua kept the phone to his ear,
savoring the sound, even as his arm began to tire. He didn't hang
up until he was back at his villa.
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