Siren and Ricardo had realized Dark wasn't in the mansion sooner and they were on their way to the place he is due to their tracking device.
"Don't you think we should have informed the others to accompany us?" Ricardo asked calmly.
"As a guard you must learn to bury your fears."Siren answered coldy.
"I'm not scared." He walked faster, trying to keep up with him as he examined the surrounding,at alert."I just thought it's the best thing to be done."
"Bury your thoughts as well ." He snarled." I should have gone alone." He muttered." That jerk is such an asshole." He gritted his teeth in anger
Finally they approach the abandoned warehouse, their senses on high alert.
The door was left wide open which drew their senses on higher alert as they raised their gun in mid air.
As soon as they switched on their phone light while in the room already,a bullet flew straight to Ricardo's phone, it shattered and he got injured as well."argh." He groaned in pain.
Siren started firing the bullets every where.
Then suddenly the light switched on, revealing Colin and Drake who quickly spring into action.Drake takes aim with a high-powered rifle, firing a tranquilizer dart which hits Siren's shoulder. Ricardo reacts swiftly, taking cover behind a nearby pillar.
Ricardo returns fire, but Colin advanced training allows him to dodge and weave between the shots. Colin lands a series of precise kicks, sending Ricardo stumbling back. Drake joins the fight, and the two guards work in tandem, trying to take down the guardians.
Siren, despite the tranquilizer's effects, fights on, absorbing the blows. Ricardo tries to defend him, but Colin relentless attacks push him back. Siren's strength falters, and Alex seizes the opportunity to land a devastating blow to Siren's chest.
As Siren stumbles, Ricardo launches a desperate counterattack. He manages to land a few good hits, but Drake superior training and Colin precise shots eventually wear him down. Colin takes a severe blow to the abdomen, causing him to double over in pain, his arm twisted at an awkward angle.
Drake, seeing an opening, focuses on taking down Siren. With a series of swift and deadly strikes, he manages to overwhelm Siren's defenses. Siren falls to the ground, his body battered and broken. Ricardo, with a final burst of energy, tries to reach Siren but is met with a hail of gunfire from Drake who, despite his injuries, refuses to back down.
As Ricardo falls, Colin rushes to Drake side, helping him to stand because of his injury, although his injuries aren't severe.
Maskwell emerged from the shadows, smiling malevolently at the bodies which lay on the ground.
Dark,steps forward,a sinister grin spreading across his face."I've never been this happy before ." He stared at the bodies then raised his gaze back to maskwell." But still doesn't make you a pro."
"That's not our focus. We made a deal and we're sticking to it "
Siren,weak,but hopefull,moved slowly as he tried to grab a gun nearby,but Colin quickly noticed, rushing towards him and grabbed the gun, shooting him twice on the forehead.
His lifeless body lay flat on the ground, covered with blood.
Maskwell grinned as he stared at the body." He sure wasn't easy to kill ."
"At least he's dead." He replied plainly, void of emotions.
***
Xavier stood by the garden, letting the fresh air brush against his skin as he stared at his surrounding.
His phone rang in his pocket,and he dipped his hand in to retrieve it, answering the call.
The speaker's voice cut through the line,his tone firm and frosty."We have your son, Dark Hubbard..."
Shock were written all over Xavier face.
"Hand over half a million dollars,or your son wont leave here alive. I'll send the address and don't think of calling the police or bringing your guards or I'll end your son the way I did his guardian."
The call ended.
Fear gripped his heart. Not because he cared about his son,but his life.
"Damn!" He shouted in frustration,dugging his hands through his scalp.
***
Xavier got out of his blue BMW iX.
He had parked his car by a corner in the isolated place he was told to come.
He got to the back of his car and opened the boot. There were two big bags in,but he carried only one, placing it on the ground.
He sent a message.*"Where the hell are you? I've brought the money."*
The message was quickly replied*"Walk further down... I'll tell you to stop when you get to the right spot."*
"You gotta be kidding me." He muttered and texted him back.*" If you do anything tricky I'll make sure I don't die alone."*
He pocketed his phone,not waiting for a reply. Then he started off,down the path till he was told to stop.
His phone rang and he quickly answered.
"Drop the money down." Maxwell replied heartlessly through the line .
Xavier let out a sardonic laugh."You tell me to come to a complete nowhere and now you say I should drop the money when I have no idea if Dark is hurt. I'm not a fool jerk."
Maskwell chuckled."You'll realize soon enough what you really are if not a fool. And yes. Your son is breathing fine. We haven't touched him yet... Or do you need to speak to him to confirm?" Maskwell didn't wait for his reply,he handed the phone to Dark,who was sitted, relaxed on a sofa.
"Hello father." His tone was filled with sarcasm and mockery." How sweet of you to remember I exist."
Xavier sniffed out in anger."Do I always have to remind you that I came because..."
"of your reputation." He cut in." I know that,but do you really think I believe those shit. No one is around to know how much you hate me so let it all out and save your life while it lasts."
" So much confidence even in the face of death."
"Tell that to yourself when you end up not just tasting,but eating what you planned." He handed the phone back to Maxwell, leaving Xavier confused.
"You thought you could trick me,but you'll end up facing your consequences."
Maxwell spoke plainly.
"What do you mean?" His brows furrowed in confusion.
"You brought bombs rather than money..."
Xavier eyes widened in shock. He just remembered about the bomb and it would soon explode at any time.
He began to run back.
But the caller was still on the line.
"I didn't trust you which was why I made you walk through a different route then I had my men search your car and bring out the money you left in the boot of your car. I had my eyes on you the entire time.Now let's see who's dying with you." He ended the call.
The bombs he had in that bag were limited and loaded which was why it still got to him even though he had ran farther. He fell to the ground flat."Argh!" He screamed in pain,rage and frustration .
He had sustained serious injuries blood dripping down his head and nose and fresh open wounds.
He was too weak to move so he had no choice,but to send his location to venom,his personal assistant.
As soon as he sent it ,he tried to stand,but couldn't then suddenly his eyes became heavy and his limbs grew weak till blackness took over him.