LANAHe stormed out of the bathroom with aggression, his frustration evident in every step. He was frantic, searching everywhere with a wild, desperate energy—like a wounded lion cornered and enraged.“Lana, get out now! If I lay my hands on you, I swear I’ll tear you apart and make you suffer slowly—until not a single part of your body remains intact,” Bernardo roared, his voice trembling with fury.The intensity of his words only heightened my anxiety. Suddenly, the door was kicked open with force, and gunshots rang out, shattering the tense silence.I watched as two pairs of shoes hurriedly moved around, and the chaos made my nerves fray. I clenched my fists tightly, praying that Maximum and his men had arrived in time.After what felt like an eternity, I heard Maximum’s voice cutting through the chaos, calling out, “Where is she? Where’s my wife?”Hearing his voice sent a jolt through me. Tears welled up in my eyes, and my emotions tangled in a confusing storm. Just hearing him ag
LANABernardo hadn't been back in a long time. I was deeply asleep when I suddenly heard his angry shouting from the doorway, yelling at the top of his lungs, “Where is that bitch? Damn bitch, where are you?”My heart pounded against my chest, and my fingers curled nervously. I felt a tightening in my chest—fear gripped me.The door to my room was kicked open violently. I trembled, overwhelmed by fear.“Bitch, where the fuck are you? Why is this room so dark?” he growled, and that’s when I realized he was drunk.Suddenly, the light bulbs flickered on, flooding the room with brightness. I turned my head and caught a glimpse of the clock: it was already 3 a.m.Bernardo looked at me with so much rage that I felt my toes curl in fear. I swallowed hard, shuddering.“Bitch, you’re a curse—you were born to destroy everything,” he spat. “Look what you’ve done. You destroyed everything I worked for. You wrecked my chances with your mother. Now, everything I own is up in smoke. Are you happy?”
MAXIMUMThe man I hired to track Bernardo nodded and replied, “My men and I are on it. We’ll have the information you need in no time.”I gave a subtle nod and flicked my hand to dismiss him. Without hesitation, he turned and left the room. I sat in silence, lost in thought, contemplating my next move.Pulling a photograph of Lana from my breast pocket, I stared at her face, my voice barely a whisper. “I hope you’re still holding on, Lana. I promise I’m coming for you. Don’t be scared—I’ll rescue you from Bernardo’s clutches, and I’ll make sure he never hurts you again. That’s my vow, my love.”I closed my eyes briefly, then opened them again, gazing out the window. I knew deep down that one day, we’d be together again.My jaw clenched, and my fists curled tightly. Rage coursed through my veins at the thought of what Bernardo had done. How dare he lay his hands on her. He’d pay for this—there would be a reckoning.Refocusing, I returned to my phone, strategizing my next move with meti
MAXIMUMI stood at Lionel’s graveside until dusk, lost in thought. As the last light faded, my phone suddenly rang.I swiftly retrieved it, and a voice crackled through the speaker: “Boss, the arrangement has been made.”I responded calmly, “I’ll be there.”As darkness settled, I left the graveside, heading toward a busy street. I stepped out of my car, then veered into a shadowy alley, taking a sharp turn.Suddenly, a voice called out, “Catch!”A car key was hurled in my direction. I caught it effortlessly, then strode quickly to a nearby rental car parked roadside. I slid into the driver’s seat, started the engine, and sped off into the night.After two hours of driving, I arrived at the seaport, cloaked in darkness. I slipped out of the car and moved behind the security booth. From there, I retrieved a shopping bag, changed into a different outfit, and approached the shipyard.A figure approached me but then turned away without a word. I quickly followed, and he led me to a ship an
MAXIMUMMaximum was surprised that Charles was doubting his ability, and his curiosity showed. He asked, "Why do you ask?"Charles sighed, speaking in a regretful tone. "Mom said that the people who took the bad woman are powerful, so you need to be very strong to bring her back. Are you really that powerful?"My lips curled into a smile—children’s logic is so simple."I am very powerful. I will definitely bring her back, so don't worry about that," I assured him confidently.Afterward, I led him inside the house. We finished eating, and then I drove off.LANAI was grabbed by both hands by two burly armed men as they escorted me to the swimming poolside.I looked towards the pool and saw Bernardo inside. He was leaning against the edge, staring at me with a glass of wine beside his left arm."Your dad is dead," he said. "Your wonderful boyfriend killed him. You see, he didn’t care about rescuing you; he was focused on exterminating his number one enemy first. Lana, aren’t you foolish
MAXIMUMAt that moment, my mood was terrible. I should have felt relief that the enemy who had haunted me for years—someone I once wanted dead—was finally gone. Yet all I felt was pity.I felt weak as I pushed myself to my feet and strode towards the door. When I reached it, I issued a cold command: "Take him to the morgue."Without hesitation, I opened the door and left. I headed straight to my room, collapsing onto the floor and releasing a heavy sigh. The thought that Lionel had taken his own life only deepened my sense of ruefulness.He valued himself so highly that he was willing to sacrifice everything—everyone—to pursue his own happiness. I lamented his reckless choices, shaking my head.I poured myself a glass of liquor and swallowed it in one gulp, trying to drown the turmoil inside."Lana is in Mexico," I muttered grimly. "That won't be easy to penetrate—those cartels hate me. They've chosen the perfect location for an ambush." I sneered at the thought. I knew they were plan