Come in 304
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Chapter 304

โ€œGo ahead and eat,โ€ Jerry said warily. โ€œI canโ€™t shake the feeling this is way too easy.โ€

Jerry warily scanned the surroundings. The area was eerily quiet, with only the rustling wind breaking the silence. He could sense an invisible threat lingering in the air.

โ€˜Itโ€™s too quiet. Everythingโ€™s going way too smoothly,โ€™ Jerry thought to himself.

โ€œBoss, whatโ€™s got you so spooked? Weโ€™re in Laystoland โ€“ we sneaked back in and have been laying low this whole time. Nobodyโ€™s onto us, so whatโ€™s there to worry about?โ€ Zamir turned around, took in Jerryโ€™s wary expression, and couldnโ€™t help but snort.

Rick was cracking open a lobster while listening to their conversation. He chimed in, โ€œCome on, Boss, stop worrying and dig in. This stuff tastes amazing.โ€

โ€œYes, Boss, you gotta try this. This is the good stuff โ€“ we could never afford it back in the day. Get your fill, and then weโ€™ll be ready to roll.โ€ The rest of the crew called out to Jerry, encouraging him to join in.

Knowing how cautious Jerry always was, Nash spoke up to reassure him, โ€œBoss, go grab some food. Zamir and I will keep watching.โ€

Nash was mature and steady โ€“ meticulous by nature โ€“ so Jerry trusted him more. โ€œKeep an eye out for a bit,โ€ Jerry said, still uneasy. โ€œI canโ€™t shake the feeling things are going too smoothly.โ€

Jerry gave Nashโ€™s shoulder a firm pat, his emerald-green eyes flashing with predatory intensity.

Nash advised, โ€œYeah, honestly, Boss, I feel the same way. After this job, letโ€™s get out of here.โ€

After scanning the area one last time and making sure there was no real danger, Jerry watched his crew devouring their food like starved wolves. The sight stirred his own hunger. Reluctantly setting aside his unease, he sat down to join the meal.

Nash also kept a watchful eye on the surroundings. After a final check, he returned to his seat, reached for the wine bottle, and poured Jerry a glass of red wine.

โ€œNo. Canโ€™t drink today. Itโ€™ll mess things up,โ€ Jerry said, placing his hand firmly over the glass Nash offered.

โ€œBoss, whereโ€™s the other guys?โ€ Nash paused, lowered his gaze, and asked quietly.

Jerry said, โ€œI left them behind as backup. If anything happens, weโ€™ve got support.โ€

โ€œHey, Zamir, got any more of the good stuff? Bring some out for us!โ€ one of the crew shouted.

โ€œGot loads of good stuff in the kitchen,โ€ Zamir said, already heading off to fetch some.

Jerry watched Zamir walk away and barked, โ€œRick, go with him.โ€ He gave the order to the blond man nearby.

โ€œZamir can go alone,โ€ Rick protested with his mouth full. โ€œIโ€™m starving.โ€ He was holding a big lobster.

Jerry shot him a cold, warning glare. โ€œGo.โ€

Rick set down the lobster, wiped his mouth, and felt a sense of unease. With his guard up, he followed Zamir.

Zamir glanced at Rick, slung an arm around his shoulders, and grinned. โ€œCome on, bro, Iโ€™ll show you where the real good stuff is.โ€

โ€œNot bad, bro. Youโ€™ve really been fitting in like a glove these past couple of days, huh?โ€ Rick slung his arm around Zamirโ€™s shoulder, his eyes flicking to Zamirโ€™s neck behind.

Zamir snorted, โ€œFitting in? More like suffocating. Couldnโ€™t do anything I wanted, and I still had to serve them. Itโ€™s driving me nuts.โ€ His face twisted in frustration.

As the two left, Jerry heard the faint clatter of falling pebbles from the window. He instantly tensed, every sense on high alert.

โ€œBoss, itโ€™s nothing,โ€ Nash said reassuringly as he stood up. โ€œWeโ€™re in the mountain woods โ€“ birds are everywhere. Sometimes they swoop down to peck at the ground. Iโ€™ll go check it out.โ€

โ€œIโ€™m coming with you,โ€ Jerry said, immediately moving to follow Nash.

โ€œBoss, itโ€™s nothing. Just keep eating โ€“ the drugs should kick in once weโ€™re done.โ€

โ€œEnough eating. Nash, where are those two girls? Take me to them.โ€ Jerryโ€™s gaze shifted to Nash.

Nash said calmly, โ€œNo need to rush.โ€

Jerry remained silent, his piercing emerald-green eyes boring into Nash with unsettling intensity.

โ€œOver here,โ€ Nash said, lowering his gaze as he led Jerry toward Zinniaโ€™s private hot spring suite.

Jerryโ€™s icy gaze bore into Nash. โ€œNash, do you feel somethingโ€™s off?โ€

โ€œYeah,โ€ Nash said.

โ€œNash, something feels off about you.โ€ Jerry narrowed his eyes, sizing up the man beside him.

In a flash, his hand shot out to grab Nash. But in the next instant, his wrist was seized.

โ€œBoss, you sure took your time figuring it out,โ€ โ€œNashโ€ said.

โ€œBoss!โ€ The men behind him tensed, their faces darkening with menace.

Jerryโ€™s men moved to help, but suddenly, several agile figures in dark green tactical gear dropped down from above. In an instant, the two groups were locked in a fierce fight.

Jerry looked ahead at the people being blocked. He was no pushover. In a flash, he broke free and engaged โ€œNashโ€ in combat.

Jerryโ€™s emerald eyes flashed with a deadly chill as he crouched low, drew a dagger from his belt, and lunged forward.

โ€œWho the hell are you?โ€ Jerry roared. โ€œNathan? Noโ€ฆ no way. Nathanโ€™s body is wrecked โ€“ heโ€™s on deathโ€™s door. No way he could fight me like this.โ€

The man before him was clearly formidable.

With one hand, Nash โ€“ or more accurately, Yannis โ€“ effortlessly parried the incoming dagger. At the same time, he casually peeled off the flayed mask from his face, revealing strikingly handsome features that seemed almost unreal.

โ€œYannis Perkins.โ€ Jerry clearly recognized Yannis.

Yannis was an even tougher opponent than Nathan. In Jinston โ€“ or rather, across Laystoland โ€“ the Perkins family held significant sway.

Jerryโ€™s crew was afraid of Nathan, but now that Nathan was physically broken, he was no threat at all in a fight. But with Yannis in the picture, it was a whole different game.

Jerry demanded, โ€œWeโ€™ve got no beef with you guys. Why the hell are you coming at us?โ€

Yannis glared at Jerry and snapped, โ€œYou go after my girl, and you still say weโ€™ve got no beef?โ€ Yannisโ€™s tone was ice-cold as he struck without mercy.

Jerry gritted his teeth as he parried Yannisโ€™s blows, blurting out, โ€œYour girl? Ms. Jenkins? Yannis, weโ€™re after Zinnia, not her. This is all a misunderstanding.โ€

Jerry thought, โ€˜Weโ€™d planned to deal with Maisie too if she tried to cause trouble โ€“ handle both at once. But now, thatโ€™s off the table. Damn it, weโ€™ve been under surveillance this whole time.โ€™

โ€œWho told you I only have one girl?โ€ Yannis sneered. His face darkened dangerously when he heard Zinnia was the target. He was done playing cat and mouse.

Jerry glared at Yannis and snapped, โ€œYannis. So much for talking.โ€ Jerry realized the one Yannis truly cared about was Zinnia.

โ€˜Damn it, I must be the worldโ€™s biggest idiot to buy into Zamirโ€™s bullshit,โ€™ Jerry cursed inwardly. โ€˜Who would have thought Yannis would actually give a damn about just Zinnia?โ€™

Jerry glanced back โ€“ his men were locked in brutal combat. The sharp cracks of gunfire clashed with the savage thuds of hand-to-hand fighting.

Anyone who made it out of that organization was no pushover โ€“ maybe not the brightest, but their skills were undeniable.

โ€˜Rick still hasnโ€™t returned,โ€™ Jerry thought, his unease growing. โ€˜Nashโ€™s been impersonated, Zamirโ€™s probably dead, and Rickโ€™s most likely done for.โ€™

Jerryโ€™s eyes blazed with bloodlust as he yanked the gun from his waistband and fired at Yannis.

Jerry thought grimly, โ€˜I never wanted to mess with the Perkins family, but now that weโ€™re after the same thing, thereโ€™s no avoiding it. Either way means death โ€“ so we might as well take our chances and fight like hell.โ€™

Yannisโ€™s gaze never wavered.

Jerry yanked out his gun and squeezed the trigger โ€“ nothing. โ€œWhat the hell?โ€ he muttered, disbelief flashing across his face. This was his ace in the hole, and it had failed him when he needed it most.

Yannis pinned him down in one swift move. โ€œIdiot,โ€ he sneered. โ€œI already disabled your gun.โ€


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