Chapter 8

Warning: This chapter depicts killings and violence that readers might find upsetting and disturbing. Read at your own risk.

ARCHER'S POV

I retrieved my phone from my pocket and dialed a number. Just one ring and the person answered.

"Humanda na kayo," I said full of authority. They're not my men. But I pay them whenever I need some cleaning that aren't worth for me to do personally.

["Yes, boss."] Binaba ko kaagad ang tawag pagkatapos marinig ang sagot niya.

Tanaw ko mula rito sa pintuan ang papalayong bulto ng babae na may apat na bag na dala.

That woman, it's funny that she thought I'll easily let her get away with the money. She's so gullible. I thought I will have a hard time to persuade her to leave, but turns out it was so easy.

Now, all I have to do is wait.

Nabali ang tingin ko sa babae nang mag-ring ang cellphone ko sa bulsa. I checked who's the caller and immediately answered it when I saw it was.

"What do you want?" bungad ko dito. The person on the other line chuck