In a dimly lit room sits a young looking man play with a cradle on the table, a few minutes later another man walked in placing a folder on the table.
"Here's all the information you need sir." The guys said, a smirk appeared on the man's face as he picked up the folder.
"But sir, half of our man were captured and I don't think it's the right time to go through our plans." The secretary stated.
The man scoffed, "you think I'm scared of my brother Lee, don't waste my time and go on with the plan." "David has no right to be happy, he thinks he can just take what's mine and go off and start a family."
"Not on my fucking watch."
"Okay sir, I'll proceed with the plan." Secretary Lee said.
The young man, James, leaned back in his chair, the smirk still playing on his lips as he leafed through the folder. His eyes glinted with malice as he studied the information inside. It was a detailed dossier on David, complete with addresses, schedules, and security details. Everything he needed to execute his plan was right there.
"David always had a way of landing on his feet, but this time, he won't see what's coming," James muttered to himself, his fingers drumming on the table.
He looked up at Secretary Lee, who stood nervously by the door. "Make sure our men are ready. We strike in two days. And remember, no mistakes."
Secretary Lee nodded, swallowing hard. "Yes, sir. I'll make sure everything is in place."
As Lee left the room, James stood up and walked over to the window, looking out at the city skyline. His mind raced with thoughts of revenge and the satisfaction he would feel once David was out of the picture. He had always been jealous of his older brother, and now he had a chance to take everything from him.
"Enjoy your last moments of peace, David," James whispered, a sinister grin spreading across his face. "Soon, everything you hold dear will crumble."
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Meanwhile David was deep in conversation with his trusted associate, Felix, who had flown in to support him. They were in a secure location, discussing the recent events and how to protect Mary and their unborn child.
"We need to tighten security around Mary," David said, his voice firm. "James is predictable, but I won't take any chances."
Felix nodded. "We already have people on stand by, Mary is his main target and his eyes are all on her."
David sighed, rubbing his temples. "There's no other way to deal with this, I want you to kill anyone that tries put a hand on her."
Felix nodded, understanding the gravity of David's words. "Consider it done. We'll make sure Mary is protected at all costs."
David paced the room, his mind racing with plans and contingencies. "I can't let James think he has the upper hand. We need to be one step ahead of him at all times."
Felix leaned against the table, his expression serious. "We will be. I've got our best people on this. But you need to stay focused and not let your emotions cloud your judgment."
David stopped and looked at Felix, his eyes filled with determination. "I won't. This is about more than just me. It's about protecting my Child and my woman."
Felix nodded. "Exactly. And we'll make sure he doesn't get that chance."
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Two days later, the tension was palpable. David had returned to Tempa to be closer to Mary, their security team on high alert. Mary was restless, feeling the weight of the situation but trying to stay strong for her unborn child.
As evening fell, David received a call from Felix. "We've got movement. James's men are on the move. They're tailing her car Ryu needs to move quickly."
David's jaw tightened, he ended the call and called Assistant Ryu. "It seems like we're being followed sir." Ryu said his voice below a whisper.
"Lose them!" David demanded.
"Yes sir." Assistant Ryu said as he got of the road and into an alley.
Mary looked confused, "What's going on?" She questioned as she looked at Ryu.
"We're being followed ma'am." He replied as he drove even faster.
Suddenly gunshots started to hit the car, causing Mary to scream and hide.
Assistant Ryu kept his focus on the road, maneuvering the car with precision as he tried to shake off the pursuers. The bullets pinged against the car, and Ryu knew they were in a dangerous situation.
"Hold on, Ma'am!" Ryu shouted, accelerating and making sharp turns down the narrow alleyways. He had to lose them, no matter what. Mary, terrified, clutched her belly protectively, praying for the safety of her unborn child.
Meanwhile, David's heart pounded as he listened to the chaos unfolding over the phone. He knew he had to act quickly. He called Felix again, his voice urgent. "Felix, we need backup at Ryu's location. They're under fire."
"We're on it, David. Stay strong," Felix responded, mobilizing the team.
Ryu's car swerved into a parking garage, momentarily losing the pursuers. He parked and quickly got out, opening Mary's door and helping her out. "We need to move, now!" he urged, leading her towards a stairwell.
As they raced up the stairs, the sounds of gunfire echoed through the garage. Ryu's training kicked in, his mind focused on getting Mary to safety. They reached the roof and Ryu scanned the area, looking for any sign of an escape route.
Suddenly Mary passed out, causing her to collapse in Ryu's arms.
"Mary! Mary, wake up!" Ryu's voice was laced with panic as he gently shook her. He couldn't afford to lose time, but he also couldn't leave her behind. The situation was dire, and every second counted.
Thinking quickly, Ryu scooped Mary into his arms and continued towards the edge of the roof. He saw a fire escape ladder leading down to an adjacent building. Carefully but swiftly, he made his way down, holding Mary securely.
As he reached the ground, the black SUV with Felix at the wheel screeched to a halt beside him. Felix jumped out, eyes wide with concern. "What happened?"
"She passed out. We need to get her to safety and then to a hospital," Ryu responded, his voice tense.
Felix helped Ryu get Mary into the back seat, where Ryu stayed with her, making sure she was as comfortable as possible. Felix floored the accelerator, speeding away from the danger zone.
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Back at the secure location, David paced the floor, anxiety gnawing at him. When Felix's SUV pulled up, he rushed outside.
"Where is she?!" He asked
"Don't worry, she's safe right now we need to pay attention to them." Felix said as 4 black cars pulled up behind them.
"Great." He said as he reached out his hand to Ryu and he placed a gun in his hand.
As soon as the man started walking out of the cars David shot at them restlessly, some start to shoot back but his man also started firing.
After a few minutes of rentlessly firing, James walked out of the car his hands up with a smirk on his face. "Are you going to shoot your brother too." He chuckled.
David's eyes narrowed as he took in the sight of James, his brother's smirk sending a wave of anger through him. He kept his gun trained on James, his finger hovering over the trigger.
"James, you crossed a line," David growled, his voice cold and unwavering.
"You put Mary and our child in danger. I won't forgive that."
James laughed, the sound echoing through the tense air. "Oh, David. Always so dramatic. I just wanted to see if you still had that fire in you. It looks like you do."
"This isn't a game, James," David snapped. "You need to back off and leave us alone. This is your last warning."
James's smirk faded slightly, replaced by a glint of something more sinister in his eyes. "You think you can just walk away after what you did to me."
"See this, it will be printed on me for life. Now it's my turn to leave a scar that will forever be stuck with you." He added, "You owe this!"
"I owe you nothing," David retorted. "Now tell your man to back off or I'll pull the trigger."
James's eyes darkened, but he didn't drop his mocking demeanor. "You really think you can intimidate me, David? You're just like our father—a coward hiding behind a gun."
David's grip tightened on the weapon, suddenly he pulled the trigger and shot James right in the shoulder. "Back off now or I'll aim at your heart."
James groaned but also let out a laugh, "wow, aren't you big and bad."
Felix looked over at David and lowered his hand, "that's enough David, Mary needs you now."
David sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair, "next time I won't hold back." He said as he walked away with Felix and Ryu following behind him.
As David walked away, the sounds of James's laughter and groans of pain echoed in his ears. He felt a mixture of anger and relief. He had made his point, but the threat James posed was far from over. Felix and Ryu flanked him, their presence a silent support.
They reached the room where Mary was resting, her face pale but peaceful. David's heart ached seeing her in such a vulnerable state. He sat beside her, taking her hand gently in his. "I'm here, Mary. You're safe now."
Mary stirred, slowly opening her eyes. "David?" she whispered, her voice weak.
"I'm here," he repeated, his voice soft. "Everything's going to be alright."
Mary managed a small smile, squeezing his hand. "I was so scared."
David leaned down, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "I know. But I won't let anything happen to you or our baby. I promise."
TBC