Day Sisty-One...
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The firemen were already extinguishing the fire when Nathan and Jane came out of the building. Kazuki felt relieved when he saw the three of them. He signaled the medic to come over. They immediately carried Mr. Hiroshi to the ambulance. Jane stayed with her father.
The ambulance was about to leave when Nathan stopped one responder. "Check her. She inhaled too much smoke," Nathan said, referring to Jane.
"Okay, Sir. We will take care of her," the medic replied, before joining Jane inside the ambulance. Nathan could only watch the ambulance with conflicting thoughts in mind. Mr. Kazuki mobilized his men to follow and escort the ambulance.
"Mr. Sparks, thank you for coming here and saving our master and young mistress," Mr. Kazuki bowed his head as he expressed his gratitude toward Nathan.
"No need to thank me. It's my responsibility to help. You are our allies." Nathan tapped Mr. Kazuki's shoulder.
"What happened here?" Nathan would like to know how their enemies were able to find out Mr. Hiroshi's whereabouts. He thought the Sawada Clan managed to hide Mr. Hiroshi's presence in Country M. How he became a target?
"What is Jane doing here?" Nathan added. He didn't know that Jane and others returned to Country M.
"I was supposed to be the one to meet the underground broker for an exchange of intel. But my master informed me to fetch Jane and Abigail from the airport and escort them. On behalf of me, Mr. Hiroshi decided to meet the broker and get some intel about the Raven." Kazuki clenched his fists.
"This was a set-up," Nathan speculated.
Mr. Kazuki fell silent and looked at him worriedly. "A set-up? Damn it! I became careless. I hope our Master will be alright."
"I'm also worried about the police. They might discover my master's identity." Mr. Kazuki expressed his concern as he looked around. Aside from the firemen, there were also police officers who arrived.
"Don't worry. I will deal with the police." Nathan planned to use their influence to silence the police department about today's incident.
"Have you seen the two bodyguards?" Mr. Kazuki asked one of his men who was left behind.
The guy shook his head. "The two bodyguards are missing."
"How about the broker?" He asked him again.
Alexander's eyebrows twitched together in a deep frown. "What do you mean?"
Vincent just shrugged his shoulders. He refused to disclose another piece of information nor elaborate on his statement.
They were still enjoying their drinks when Alexander's phone rang. It was the person whom they tasked to eliminate Mr. Hiroshi.
"My lord..." the man sounded anxious.
The crease on Alexander's forehead deepened further. He put the phone on loudspeaker mode so that Vincent could also hear the report.
"The Leader of the Sawada Clan was rushed to the nearest hospital. Several men from SYP Twilight Corporation responded. Nathan Sparks together with his assistant arrived at the scene. But aside from that, there is a woman with them." The man didn't recognize Phantomflake. He was not familiar with her.
"A woman?" Alexander mumbled.
"Yes, sir. I saw her accompanying Mr. Hiroshi in the emergency room."
"Maybe she is one of Nathan's branch leaders. Have you heard about the twins? Violet and Chantha," Alexander said.
"No, sir. She looks different from the Twins."
"Can you take a photo of her?" Vincent butted in.
"Okay, sir. I will try. They already transferred Mr. Hiroshi to the ward," the man reported. "I can't get closer. So many guards guarding them."
"It's fine. Just be careful not to be seen by them." Alexander reminded his underling. "I will send Jack over to support you. Spade can also hack the Hospital's CCTV footage."
Vincent chuckled with amusement. "Well. It seems that you also have a lot of reliable men on your side." Vincent was referring to Spade and Jack.
"Of course. They are my brothers," Alexander replied proudly.
It did not take long before Vincent received a call from Helena. "Excuse me. I will just answer this phone call."
Vincent distanced himself from Alexander before answering Helena's call.
"Babe! Where are you? Can you come over? I invited Dave." Helena informed Vincent.
"Where are you?" he asked her. He could tell that his woman started plotting a scheme using Dave.
"My hotel. I told Dave that you were here so you must show up." Helena demanded.
"Fine. I'm leaving. See you there." Vincent could only sigh helplessly. Helena often made a move without consulting him first. But he could only spoil her by complying with her request.