All Chapters of The Bodyguard: Guardian of the Phoenix Project : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50
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CHAPTER 40
Sara de AlmeidaFrom the moment the story about Simon and me came out, until my presence in that club, it was an anxious few hours. I had barely slept well that night and the physical therapy session had not gone as well as I had hoped. I was exhausted, sad and scared. When Matheus alerted me to the fact that Pierre might be at the club, my nerves collapsed. I tried to relax when Simon started to sing, but that place brought back bad memories. And to make matters worse I needed to go to the bathroom.Going through that corridor, I only remembered the scene of Laura throwing up. I remember going into a state of alert, trying to help her walk, while also having to make sure we were safe. When we entered the bathroom, I didn't expect that man to enter right behind me. I could hear the sound of the door opening, just like that night. I looked at the floor and the sight of Laura next to me, out, made me nauseous. The dry blast of the shot, the blood, Matheus's screams and everything becomi
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CHAPTER 41
Simon LeeI couldn't hold back my anxiety. It had been two days since the Black Rum press conference, and I was restless as to whether Laura had gotten my message. Sara was super focused on the treatment and was already showing visible improvements. The episode at the club seemed to have turned on the urgency switch inside her. Sara didn't want to be afraid to go out anymore.Matheus called several times to find out how she was doing. At Thomas's behest, of course. My friend said that his father was in despair when he learned that Sara had had a panic attack at the club. Matheus took advantage of the situation and exaggerated the events of last Saturday. I told Thomas that I had seen Pierre at the club, but that I hadn't told Sara, as she was fragile. So Thomas had a more pressing concern than going in search of Laura. They needed to find Pierre before he supposedly got close to Sara again. It was a masterstroke by my friend. He was learning from me, after all.I was just getting Sara
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CHAPTER 42
Laura AnthonyOnly I know the joy I felt when I entered the room and found a notebook on the bed. I ran to him and saw my grandfather's note.—A request for a truce so that we can begin to understand each other. What do you think?—.I smiled and thought about the best strategy for that moment. I needed to be diplomatic in order to put my plan into practice. I went to the main porch, where my grandfather had his breakfast every morning. He smiled when he saw me and asked me to sit at the table.— Thanks for this. It was very kind — I thanked him with a restrained voice.— Good to hear your voice. I was beginning to wonder if you were mute.I chuckled at the comment, remembering how hard it had been to go so long without speaking.— Sit down. I'll appreciate it if you have coffee with me. You don't need to say anything. Just feed.I smiled and sat down at the table with Dom. I was beginning to wonder if I shouldn't have used that strategy a long time ago. It would have saved me so much
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CHAPTER 43
Laura AnthonyLucky for me, Lucca didn't even suspect that I was communicating with Simon through the blog. I needed Sara to see the message on her profile, but I couldn't risk logging in again. I could only pray for the notification to arrive. The conversation that I had overheard in Dom Luigi's office was stuck in my head.“Everything is ready for the simulation of the attack. You're going to board that yacht tomorrow. Then they'll change boats and we'll send the news of the explosion to the police. When the press reports the case, Thomas will receive the news of Laura's death. If he was preparing to come to Italy, now he will have no more reason.”“What if he decides to come for revenge?” the voice was Lucca 's .“You will find nothing but death. Let's get Laura out of Italy. You go with her to Greece, on a vacation trip. They will stay for a while, until Thomas is convinced of his daughter's death.”“And how are we going to go back if everyone will be thinking that we died in the
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CHAPTER 44
Sara de AlmeidaI woke up that morning in a good mood for exercise. I was already able to walk supported by the physiotherapist and he had promised that we would try to walk with crutches. In the first attempts, I felt that the fear of falling was holding me back and I could not move my feet safely. Simon must have realized that my problem was my mind, that it wasn't helping, because he turned on the stereo, asked me to close my eyes and concentrate on the music, and his voice. I closed my eyes and started listening to the opera invade the entire room. I knew her very well, she was Thomas' favorite. I remembered the first time I heard it at home in Brazil. We had gotten together to celebrate Laura's birthday and Thomas was talking to Matheus about classical music. I looked at him fascinated, I thought Thomas was the smartest man in the world. She looked like a teenager admiring her prince charming. Then he asked if I liked classical music. I replied that I wasn't used to listening. He
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CHAPTER 45
Laura AnthonySimon's interview had warned me about something that would have destroyed me. I had taken a risk by entering the gossip sites to look for information about the band, but I couldn't stand being without news and not knowing if he had seen my messages. Thank God Simon managed to let me know that Thomas was alive, because the next day, my grandfather came through the main door bearing the news of my father's death. His cynicism disgusted me to the point that I couldn't help it. I vomited up the valuable Lucca rug without mercy. For them, I was shaken by the news, but the truth is, I was playing the most difficult role of my life. Simulating the death of a person I loved. I cried, screamed, broke everything with great pleasure. Beautiful vases, cups, bowls. I was out of control. At that moment I played all the anger I felt for that man, in the role of a daughter revolted by her father's death.—Laura, you need to pull yourself together. Think of your son — Lucca spoke and I i
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CHAPTER 46
Simon LeeI wasn't going to wait another second for Laura. It was clear that she had been caught and could be in danger of her life. I sent a radio warning that we were going to invade and asked everyone to wait for the command. I was walking until I got very close to the house, when I heard the voice that gave meaning to my whole existence.—Simon Lee, wait!—Abort! — I said into the radio.I looked to the side and Laura was in a man's lap. Lucca Capone. On a defensive instinct I pulled out my gun and pointed it at Lucca . The men beside him threatened to do the same, but the chief's command stopped them.— No. Put away the weapons. Lucca looked at me and waited for me to do the same .I looked at Laura and she nodded, smiling. I took a deep breath and put the pistol away. The man approached me cautiously, carrying my wife and child in his arms. I was in a state of alert and looked all the time at the hands of the security guards around me.— Do not worry. No one will do anything to
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CHAPTER 47
Sara de AlmeidaWe got off at the airport's private terminal and I couldn't stop thinking about Thomas. Maicon helped me with the crutches, while Simon carried Laura in his arms. The car that would take us to Thomas's apartment was already waiting for us, accompanied by three vehicles with security. Simon asked one of the vehicles to take Maicon and Mia home. He put Laura in the black SUV and came towards me to help me.—I'm not going with you. I prefer to go straight to the apartment. We'll talk later — I said touching his shoulder.—What do you mean, sister?— Thomas must be dying to see you.—I'm not sure about that, but I can't see him in that state either. I need some rest. Those were difficult days. My head doesn't feel good at all — I walked, supported by crutches, to the car where the musicians were. Simon helped me in and said worriedly.—I can't leave you alone. We still don't know where Pierre is. You need security.— Everything is fine. I ask one of the security guards to a
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CHAPTER 48
Thomas AnthonyIn a few minutes we arrived at Simon's apartment. He knelt before his friend's body and wept. I found Jonny standing over the body of Bob, one of the agency's most senior security guards. I touched his shoulder and asked what we had for clues.—We managed to get the plate, but it must have been tampered with. We are activating the Transit Center to follow the route. We have already notified the police and they are monitoring the airports and the main exits of the city.—Have you notified Bob's family yet?—The wife is already on her way.Simon approached, completely devastated.—I shouldn't have let Sara come here. I should have insisted that she accompany us.—It wasn't your fault. We're both going to find her. — Jonny grabbed his brother by the neck and their foreheads were pressed together. The union between brothers seems to have become even stronger with the arrival of Sara. That protective instinct between them was something I knew well.—The three of us are going
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CHAPTER 49
Sara de AlmeidaAfter the doctor released me, I found Matheus in the hallway. He was coming out of a room and he came towards me. The nurse pushing the wheelchair said he was going to call someone to take me downstairs, but Matheus said he would take care of me. I thanked him when the man took his leave.—Thank God he's on the mend. My father is sleeping, but he will love to wake up and see you.— I can't Matheus!—Can't what? — He frowned, crouching down in front of me.—I want you to give this to Thomas.— I held the envelope out to him. — It has my resignation and another letter explaining my reasons.—None of that. You will hand it to him yourself. Why are you doing this?—Because there are things about me that you don't know. I've lied too much to everyone. I am tired. I don't dare look at him.The elevator door opened and Jonny appeared in the hallway. He walked to Matheus, who got up and greeted him. Afterwards, my brother kissed me on the cheek and asked if I was ready.—Sara,
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