Day Seventy-Five…
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[ EDSJ Five Star Hotel ]
As Nathan gradually stirred from his slumber, the soft glow of the breaking dawn gently filtered through the curtains, casting a warm hue across the room. He blinked his eyes open and the first thing that registered in his consciousness was the sensation of soone nestled close to him.
As he shifted slightly, Nathan's gaze fell upon the figure lying next to him. Jane was wrapped in his arms, sinking her body into his. She used his left arm as her pillow as she hugged him. Their naked bodies were covered by the quilt. He instinctively drew her closer.
Nathan couldn't help but smile as he observed her peaceful deanor. His heart swelled with an inexplicable warmth at the sight of her. He marveled at the way she looked so effortlessly beautiful, even in the simplicity of slumber.
"Last night… was the most amazing night of my life." Nathan softly mumbled as he recalled their passionate monts.
He reached out, hesitantly tracing the contours of her face with his fingertips, careful not to disturb her rest. He brushed away a stray lock of hair from her forehead, his touch light and tender.
Nathan found himself lost in the mont, feeling an overwhelming rush of affection for Jane. He couldn't help but be struck by the depth of his emotions for her, a profound sense of gratitude for having her by his side.
"Thank you for giving another chance… to start over with you." With a gentle sigh, Nathan leaned in closer, pressing a feather-light kiss on Jane's forehead.
It did not take long when the smile on Nathan's face disappeared. "I need to do sothing…" A cold glint flashed in his eyes as Vincent's face popped up in his mind.
With a plan in mind, Nathan decided to get up from the bed. In a careful and deliberate movent, he shifted his arm that was wrapped around Jane, trying to release her from his embrace without disturbing her sleep.
He slowly retracted his arm, sliding it out from beneath her. He held his breath, hoping that his movents would go unnoticed by Jane. As he inched away, a slight tug on the bedsheets caused Jane to shift slightly, murmuring his na softly in her sleep. "Nate… hmm."
Nathan froze, his heart skipping a beat. He held perfectly still, waiting for her to settle back into her peaceful slumber. He heaved a sigh of relief when Jane remained asleep. Slowly rising from the bed, he cast one more tender look at her peaceful form before quietly standing up and leaving the room.
He grabbed his phone and dialed Joker's phone number. It rang several tis before it was answered by his subordinates.
"Hello, Supre Leader? Is there sothing wrong?" Joker asked him in his sleepy tone. He was still in that hazy realm between sleep and wakefulness. He didn't expect that Nathan would call him as early as this. It was only 4:50 am.
"There is no need for you to continue staying under the King Stallion's command." Nathan sternly said, his icy voice mirrored his anger and resentnt toward that organization.
"But why? I haven't fulfilled my task yet. Are you doubting again, Supre Leader?" Joker was anxious, wondering why Nathan was aborting his mission.
"It's not like that. No need to spy on them because I already know the identity of the King. However…" Nathan paused for a mont, clenching his jaw. "Before I pull you out, I want you to do sothing for ."
Joker's eyes widened in surprise when he heard that. He felt sohow useless. His leader managed to unfold the identity of the King which he failed to do.
"Okay, Supre Leader. Just tell what do you want to do?" Joker inquired, his eyes filled with intrigue and anticipation.
"Blow them up! The hideout of King Stallion Mafia… here in Country M!" Nathan gave his order sternly.
Joker: "..."
Joker blinked his eyes in disbelief. This was a very bold move from Nathan's end. He wondered what pushed his Supre Leader to take a move first. He could tell that his Supre Leader was very pissed off right now.
'Did they offend him that much?' he pondered to himself.
"When do you want to fulfill this mission, Supre Leader?" Joker asked him again.
"Right. Now!" Nathan answered him with two simple words. But there was urgency in his tone. He couldn't wait to punish Vincent and Monica.
Killing them was not enough to ease Jane's suffering. He wouldn't give them an easy way out. They had to suffer for playing with Jane's feelings.
"This is your last chance. Show your loyalty. I want to hear good news in a few minutes!" Nathan added.
anwhile, Joker felt intense pressure after hearing Nathan's firm command. He just woke up and he didn't prepare for this. How could he blow up the entire hideout without a high-explosive bomb? Furthermore, Nathan ordered him to do it right away.
"O-Okay, Supre Leader. I got it!" Joker didn't waste any more ti. His sleepiness dissipated in the air. He jumped off his bed and grabbed his jacket. He had no ti to spare. He needed to accomplish the mission to prove his loyalty to Nathan. This was his last chance.
When Nathan hung up, Joker left his quarter. He had been staying in the King Stallion Hideout.
'I have to be resourceful. Ti is of the essence. I must act now!' Joker thought to himself, wishing to impress Nathan and gain his trust back.
Fortunately, Joker had expertise in creating improvised explosives. He would use his available materials and the resources in the hideout to blow up everything!
Twenty minutes later, Joker road around the hideout, carrying an assortnt of makeshift explosives in a worn duffel bag slung over his shoulder. He was cautious with his every step, making sure not to attract attention. There were several mbers roaming around, staying on guard.
With eerie precision, the Joker began setting up his improvised explosives around the periter of the hideout, his nimble fingers working swiftly despite the complexity of his devices. He chuckles softly, trying to forget his uneasiness.
'I hope I won't get caught before I finish planting all the bombs,' Joker prayed inwardly. He checked his wristwatch. He only had ten minutes left. Nathan was expecting to hear the good news after half an hour.
'Tick-tock, tick-tock, the King Stallion's ti about to stop,' Joker mumbled inwardly, trying to calm his nervous nerves.
Phoenix and Speed were both in the hideout. He just wished he wouldn't encounter those two today.
He carefully arranged the tirs, connecting wires. The faint clicking of the chanisms echoed through the empty space. Joker managed to avoid the observant eyes of the roaming guards. He made sure to hide the bombs very well.
Once satisfied with his handiwork, the Joker stands back, preparing to escape before blowing up the hideout. In a hurried movent, Joker went to the front gate, holding the detonator.
The mont he stepped out of the main gate, Joker pressed the button.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
Simultaneous loud sounds of explosion in various areas of the hideout erupted. The ground shook from the force of the blast. Flas licked the sky, shattered remnants of the building raining down like confetti.
'Oh Man! I did it!' Joker praised his own self.
The chaos broke out in that hidden headquarters of the King Stallion Mafia. He could even hear so screaming from the distance. He recorded the devastating scene using his phone and sent the video to Nathan.
'Uh-oh! I have to leave now!' Joker watched the building on fire for one last ti before he turned around to flee.
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