Day Eighty-Eight...
A few minutes ago...
Chantha and Axel arrived at the mansion. They brought thirty members of the Syphiruz Mafia who joined them in this emergency rescue mission.
Axel dispatched the team to enter the mansion while Chantha met Cherry who was waiting for them outside.
"Che, what is the situation?" Chantha asked her inquisitively.
"It's not good. Nathan's life is in danger. Did you bring the antidote?" Cherry asked Chantha urgently.
Chantha nodded. "Yes. Veronica helped us to get this antidote. But it's different from the real antidote intended to cure that poison. But Veronica told us that this serum would help slow down the effect of the poison inside his body. If his heart stops beating, she told us to keep doing CPR."
"Sigh. I'm glad you convinced her to cooperate." Cherry felt relieved.
"She didn't want Nathan to die," Chantha replied.
"We are running out of time. You have to bring this antidote to Nathan!" Cherry urged Chantha to enter the mansion.
Chantha understood what she needed to do. She didn't waste her time as she rushed to the mansion. Cherry gave her final instructions about the exact location where they could find Jane. Cherry was also constantly updating Hanabi and Tatsumi through their communication device.
Cherry remained in her spot, monitoring everyone's movement through the security cameras installed in the different parts of the mansion.
It did not take long before Mr. Hiroshi and the members of the Sawada Clam showed up.
"Cherry! Where is my daughter?!" Mr. Hiroshi asked her urgently upon reaching her spot. The old man couldn't hide his anger. He looked like he was ready to murder everyone who would try to hurt Jane.
"She's inside... with Nathan and Ethan. The Syphiruz Mafia headed by Axel is now on the move to rescue them, Uncle. There are also members of the King Stallion Mafia who entered the mansion together with Vincent."
Mr. Hiroshi clenched his jaw and his face darkened further at the mention of Vincent's name.
"Kazuki, I have a task for you! Lead the team and capture all the members of the King Stallion Mafia. I don't want them to interfere with the Syphiruz!" Mr. Hiroshi ordered his right-hand man.
"Yes, Sir. Got it!" Mr. Kazuki led his men inside. Some members also stayed behind, encircling the perimeter area of the mansion to prevent their enemies from escaping.
Mr. Hiroshi, on the other hand, went inside to rescue his daughter. A few elite guards accompanied him. Time is of the essence. They had to rescue Ethan, Nathan, and Jane.
'My daughter... Jane... please be safe. Your father is here to save you. I can't lose you again... my princess.'
Mr. Hiroshi couldn't hide his fear for Jane's safety and her loved ones– Ethan and Nathan.
'I hope we are not yet too late.' Mr. Hiroshi kept praying for their safety.
Meanwhile, inside the mansion, Hanabi was still looking for Jane. She hoped that Tatsumi would reach Jane on time. She got delayed after fighting Monica's men while avoiding Vincent's men.
"Hahaha! Poor Phantomflake. She couldn't handle her loss. She killed herself. Hahaha. She had gone crazy!" Monica mocked Jane.
"Stop that. You cannot save them anymore. Besides, it's a happy reunion. The family of three died on the same day! Hahaha! They will be reunited in the afterlife."
"For your information, Ethan is the biological son of both Nathan and Phantomflake! Hahaha." Monica revealed the truth to them.
Vincent could no longer stand still. His jaw tightened as a wave of anger overtook him. His body shook as his emotions spiraled out of control. His gaze locked onto the object on the floor—the gun Jane had used to shoot herself. He slowly traced his steps and bent down to pick up the gun.
Tatsumi cradled Jane's body in a protective stance while Hanabi and Chantha also looked at Vincent cautiously. They didn't know what he was planning to do.
"Stay away, Vincent! You are the cause of Jane's suffering! You should be the one to die! Not Jane! Not Nathan! And not Ethan." Tatsumi cried out in frustration.
He hated Vincent to the core!
Vincent ignored him. And without saying anything, Vincent fired the gun, aiming at Monica.
Bang!
Tatsumi, Hanabi, and Chantha were surprised when they witnessed that. They didn't expect Vincent to shoot Monica.
Monic screamed in pain, her eyes widening in horror. Vincent targeted her right shoulder, his cold eyes directed at her.
"Vincent... why? Are you going to kill me?" Monica's voice cracked.
Vincent said nothing, his expression cold and unyielding. In one swift motion, he pulled the trigger once again.
Bang! Bang!
The bullets tore through her legs, and Monica crumpled to the ground with a scream, clutching her wounded limbs. She tried to crawl, her voice a mix of pain and desperation, but Vincent's gaze never wavered.
He wasn't finished.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A barrage of gunfire echoed through the room, each shot driving into Monica's body. Her screams filled the air, fading with every bullet until there was only silence. Vincent emptied the clip, his face emotionless, his anger drained into the cold finality of his actions.
Then they heard the sound of the siren.
"The ambulance is here!" Chantha mumbled. "Let's move them!"
That was their wake-up call. Tatsumi and Hanabi moved quickly, carrying both Jane and Ethan. Chantha stayed behind as she had to continue pumping Nathan's chest while waiting for medical help. They needed to transfer him as well while hoping for the miracle to happen.
As Tatsumi left with Jane, Vincent dropped to his knees, gripping the gun tightly as his tears started to fall from the corners of his eyes. He was shedding tears because of Jane. His fingers traced Jane's blood on the floor, regretting everything.
"I'm sorry, Jane... I'm so sorry." His voice filled with remorse.