Chapter 300 - No one is born brave (2)

Greg observed that when they parked, JoAnna and Sarah headed to building with two bodyguards. Other two bodyguards took a bit longer to find parking, and then followed behind them. JoAnna and Sarah entered the building, while bodyguards waited outside.

'I should go and make my move… take out the bodyguards first… no, no… not when four of them are together… don't rush… patience. Observe their movements. Observe bodyguards… no need to rush… time is on my side. Wait for the right opportunity…', Greg was reminding himself to be patient while observing the situation.

About ten minutes later, Sarah and JoAnna exited the building and went back to the car.

Greg followed them and got back into silver Audi he got from Rebecca. His mind was racing. 'What if they go back home? What if they make more stops? How can I get rid of the bodyguards and the sister in order to isolate JoAnna?' Greg saw that they are on the move again, and this time followed first car, with JoAnna and Sarah inside. He was elated when he observed that they are not going back to the apartment, but further away from it. That means they will make more stops. He needs to get rid of the bodyguards, and if they are separated, that is better. Greg thought of the best way to separate them.

About fifteen minutes later, Greg saw that they are entering an underground parking. He parked not far away from the first car, put large sunglasses on and a baseball hat, and got out of his silver Audi looking for black Mercedes that other two bodyguards drove. It didn't take much to spot the car, and he walked toward it. Max and Ross got out of the car and headed to meet with others to the previously agreed location. As soon as they passed a man with a baseball hat, they felt sharp pain in their backs. Before they got a chance to realize what happened, they fell to the ground and few seconds later they lost consciousness.

Greg stood above Max and Ross and chilling smile appeared on his face. "Two down, two to go… and then I get my prize." He swiftly pulled their limp bodies out of the way, between the parked cars, and then rushed after JoAnna and her group.

Bob1 was the leader of security. They waited for Max and Ross next to the stairs which led up to the street. After few minutes of waiting, Bob1 tried contacting Max and Ross. When he didn't get an answer, he advised Sarah and JoAnna to go back to the car and the apartment.

Sarah refused. "You are assuming there is danger, right? What if someone is there, waiting for us? What if there is a bomb? We stepped away from the car a while ago. You don't know if we are going into danger or not."

Bob1 thought for a second about Sarah's words before nodding in agreement. He sent Bob2 to go and check on the car. When Bob2 didn't return after few minutes, Sarah tapped her earpiece. "Eve, give me video surveillance from underground parking where I'm located." Less than a minute later, Sarah had a video feed. She could see a man dragging limp body of Bob2 on the side. Sarah stopped video at a part which showed man's face and asked JoAnna. "You recognize him?"

JoAnna nodded. Of course, she recognizes him, even with a hat and sunglasses, she can't forget that man. "Greg", she said under her breath. She felt her heart beating wildly, threatening to burst out of her chest.

Sarah looked at JoAnna. "Do you want to drag this, or you want to end it?"

JoAnna was very anxious, but she didn't hesitate. "I want this to end." Her hands were shaking. She didn't want to prolong this torture. She didn't want to go through this again. She wanted it to end.

Sarah held her hands. "It's OK to be scared. No one is born brave. You decide to be brave when you face something you need to protect. Is there something you want to protect?"

JoAnna paused for a second and then nodded. She wants to protect herself, and her relationship with Jeff, and her family.

"Good." Sarah smiled seeing that JoAnna is not shaking any more. "Think about what you want to protect, and you will find your courage."

Bob1 protested while reminding them not to do anything foolish.

Sarah ignored him and squeezed JoAnna's hands. "Do you trust me?"

"Of course." JoAnna looked anxiously at Sarah. She wanted to do this. She didn't want to hide any more.

Sarah pulled JoAnna and walked toward the stairs that led up to the street while tapping her earpiece. "Eve, find a non-used property nearby. Store or storage will do." When she gave instructions to Eve, Sarah tapped a pattern with symbols on her promise ring. Few seconds later, Eve gave her one address. Sarah tapped her earpiece again: "Eve, send this address to Aiden."

Sarah didn't want to use her phone; it might tip off Greg that she is in contact with someone.

Bob1 just helplessly followed behind them, not sure if he should contact Jeff or not. As if she could read him, Sarah instructed, "Don't use your phone. We want to bring him out, if he sees you with a phone he might run away and attack later when we are not aware."

Bob1 reluctantly let go of his pocket with phone, thinking how this woman is foolish. Both of them, foolish! They don't know who they are against or how many of them are there. He realized that Sarah spoke as there is one person behind this. If it's only one, he can take care of him. He is confident in his fighting skills. He practices martial arts for many years now. "Are you sure it's only one?"

"Yes." Sarah confirmed.

Bob1 relaxed and followed behind them. He didn't hear any gunshots in the parking, which means that there are no firearms involved. Bob1 was now confident that he can take care of the person who is after them.

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At White corp. Aiden's promise ring was vibrating. He checked the pattern, it's the one with a meaning that Sarah needs assistance, but she is not the one in danger. It took him a second to think of JoAnna, and he rushed to Jeff's office. While he was in the elevator, Aiden saw that he got an address from Eve.

'Eve, of course...' He called Eve. "Eve, is Sarah inside Jeff's apartment?"

"No.", Eve responded.

Aiden shook his head and hanged up. He needed this confirmation to make sure. This can only mean that Sarah and JoAnna left Jeff's apartment, and are in danger. And it probably involves Greg.

He found Jeff just as he was leaving office for a meeting followed by Steve. "Girls need us."

"In the penthouse?" Jeff's eyebrows scrunched. He was thinking that no trouble should happen as long as they stay inside apartment.

Aiden gave him a defeated look. "They are out in the city."

Jeff's mind went blank for a moment. "Free my calendar for the day!" He growled at Steve as he rushed to the elevator with Aiden.