Chapter 555 - STILL STANDING (1/2)

”…five, four, three, two, one.”

The two people finished the count. The hostages closed their eyes as they listened to the eerie counting from Bonnie and Clyde. They knew that the count was for the bomb to explode, but it also felt like it was for their life.

After all, once the bomb blew up the building, their captors would probably deal with them.

Bonnie and Clyde were excited and did not care about their hostages. Their eyes glowed as their faces looked toward the Crystal Plaza. The construction of that building had destroyed their little haven. It was only right that it shattered into smithereens to serve as a reminder of their love.

The end of the countdown marked the point at which they would light up the city with their love.

But there was complete silence.

Even with the two choppers circling the Floating Pavilion, it seemed like there was no sound. At the same time, this silence was deafening. It was a moment of nothingness when everyone expected a defining moment.

The Crystal Plaza stood like a fortress.

Bonnie and Clyde thought that their count was a little faster than the actual timer. However, even after waiting for ten more seconds, there was nothing. Their faces turned into something indescribably ugly. They could not believe what happened.

No, they could not believe that nothing happened.

Bonnie turned from the window, and her vicious eyes landed on Akira and Kaito. Their faces looked neutral and calm, but Bonnie felt like the couple was laughing at them. She saw their smugness and sense of superiority within their dark eyes.

”What did you do?” Bonnie walked towards Akira with vehemence.

Akira did not even stand up. ”I won.”

Bonnie became crazy. ”Impossible. That is impossible. There was no way you could have guessed the failsafe code. It is completely impossible.”

This time, Akira stood up and stepped away from Kaito. Her eyes were pure and clear, but they were not comforting. It felt like they were an abyss that could swallow someone up. Akira walked closer to Bonnie, who seemed like she was experiencing a mental break.

”What was so difficult about it?” Akira asked, her lips stretching into a small smile. ”You might as well have told me the password directly. That was the easiest password I have ever cracked. I even feel ashamed of being associated with this.”

”No, no. I cannot believe it.” Bonnie waved the gun while shaking her head vehemently.

”But the evidence is right before you. The Crystal Plaza is still standing, isn't it?” Akira's voice was hypnotic.

”This must be some kind of trick.” Bonnie was almost hyperventilating. She had put so much into designing the bomb with Clyde. Its failure to explode was like a testament that she could never be like Pandora, whose legacy of darkness lived on.

And their password… It was a little silly, but it symbolised, defined everything she and Clyde felt about each other. How could Akira have guessed it so quickly?