Chapter 161Hans urgently called his boss into his dimly lit, windowless office at the heart of their covert headquarters. Connor entered the room and looked at Hans with a questioning expression."Connor, I've got crucial news," Hans began, his voice tense. "Fred, the one we paid off to keep our secrets, was spotted at the border of town. He looks like he's trying to leave the city."Connor, leaning against the heavy wooden desk, considered the situation for a moment. His mind raced through the possibilities. He knew that Fred was a liability, a man who could potentially spill their secrets and compromise their organization's security but Connor also had a pragmatic streak and in that moment, he knew that there wasn't really any need for him anymore as the man himself was very useless."Let him go," Connor finally said, his tone unyielding. "We don't have any use for him anymore. His usefulness has expired, and the risk of trying to detain or silence him might be too high. We'll mana

Chapter 163"What do you think about this boss?" Hans asked.They were in one of their security meetings one fine afternoon at the beginning of the december month. Ever since their encounter with Michael and Fred, there hasn't been any form of violence and that was one thing they were happy about. It had been relative peace and quiet and Connor was happy about that because it enabled them to do things at their own pace without the added fear that something was going to go wrong.Connor took the piece of paper from him, looking through it and within him, he didn't even know what he was looking at because everything was looking so strange to him. The more he tried to look at it from different angles, the more he was left feeling confused and he hated to think that he didn't know what he was doing."Honestly Hans, I really don't know what I am looking at." Connor said, placing the paper on the table.He put on his glasses, picking up the paper again as he scanned through it but still, he

Chapter 165Annah leaned over, her eyes sparkling with excitement, as she looked at Connor. They were sitting in their cozy living room, sipping on hot cups of tea, and the topic of her uncle Matt and his wife Kate's new house had come up once again. Annah had been itching to see the new house ever since they were to move in, and she couldn't contain her curiosity any longer."Connor," she said with a hopeful smile, "I've been thinking. Do you think we could finally go and inspect Uncle Matt and Kate's new house in the estate this weekend? I'm dying to see how it turned out."Connor furrowed his brow for a moment, considering the idea. He knew how important it was to Annah, but he was also aware of the need to ensure their safety, especially with the recent security concerns in the area. After a brief pause, he replied."Annah, I understand you're excited, but I want to make sure we're safe. I'll arrange for security to escort us to the place. I don't want anything to go wrong."Annah

Chapter 167Connor and Russo met at their favorite coffee shop, the place where they had shared countless conversations and memories over the years. It had been a very long time since they last saw each other which was due to the fact that Russo had been away abroad because of his work, and the sight of his old friend brought a warm smile to Connor's face.As they settled into their usual corner booth, sipping on steaming cups of coffee, Connor couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia. He knew he had a lot to catch up on, but there was something specific he wanted to share with Russo."Russo," Connor began, a glint of excitement in his eyes, "I've got some big news to share with you."Russo leaned forward, eager to hear what his friend had to say. "I'm all ears, my friend. It's been way too long."Connor took a deep breath, a mixture of joy and anticipation building within him. "Annah and I are making plans for our wedding ceremony next year."Russo's eyes widened, and a smile sprea

Chapter 169Amid the chaotic gunfire and commotion echoing from outside the mansion, Connor's heart raced as he dashed down the ornate hallway towards the room where Annah was, waiting. Fear gripped him, knowing that danger lurked just beyond those walls.He threw open the door, his eyes frantically searching for Annah, who sat huddled in a corner, her face pale with terror. Her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled as she whispered, "Connor, I'm so scared. What's happening out there?"Connor rushed to her side, his protective instincts kicking in. He held her trembling hands and pulled her close, his arms offering the reassurance she so desperately needed. "Shh, Annah, it's going to be alright," he whispered with a resolve in his voice, even as he heard the heavy footfalls of his men moving urgently outside the door. "My men are out there, and they're taking care of everything. You're safe with me, and I won't let any harm come near you."As he held Annah, he couldn't h