other plans

As I slid into the car, I dialed a familiar number. "Beatrice, I've returned to Country A. At the exact location you specified. Isn't that right?" I asked, my voice firm and deliberate.

"Affirmative," she replied, her tone steady. "I'll await your arrival."

I terminated the call and navigated away from the opulent mansion, my eyes darting between the rearview and side mirrors to ensure I wasn't being tailed.

My mission was far from a solo takedown. I aimed to topple the entire Jack Entertainment Company, including Lewis and Arian. The thought of allowing them to live happily ever after was unfathomable. No, they would pay for their transgressions.

You wonder who Beatrice is? Let me enlighten you.

Years ago, I fled Jessie's concert in disarray, seeking refuge in a stranger's vehicle.

Little did I know, this enigmatic woman had been anticipating my arrival. As I entered her car, she began to drive, her words piercing the tension.