Chapter 259 - Changes to the mission (1/2)

Kris continued walking again until he got to the meeting room. As he entered, a group of men instantly stood up from their chairs and greeted him.

”Boss!”

”Sit down.” Kris sat down on his own chair. ”I know that pulling everyone out on a quick notice count be dangerous but there has been a change to the mission.”

The men looked at each other then back at their boss.

”Becca is now terminated. She will no longer be on the team or a resource. She does not know that yet, so you all can play as if she is still part of the mission. It would alert the target if we get rid of her too soon.”

”Boss, we have worked within the Huang organization for a while now but only Becca had ever come closest with the Huang leaders.” One of the men pointed out.

”Don't worry about that, I have a way to get one of you on the inside. After all, we have a more capable woman on our side now.”

A more capable woman? They did not hear about any new female coworkers joining them in Area 2.

Kris continued to speak with the men about the future plans and changes to the mission. He did not want to keep them there too long too. Their disappearance would make them be suspicious.

Everyone began to leave but one man stayed behind.

”Are you sure you want to go through with it? I would not want to put you or your family in danger?” Kris asked the man.

”It is alright, boss. This is the only way and the quickest way. Once the mission ends, I will get to be with my daughter. We would not be here anyways if it was not meant for you.” The man spoke and thanked Kris some more before heading out too.

Kris looked at his watch. He can drive back home and spend the rest of the day with Lena. He had told himself not to overwork, but he felt like he had been working too much and not spending enough time with Lena or his mom.

He drove back to the penthouse, hoping to find Lena when he got home. Instead, he arrived at an empty home.

”Lena?” He called out. His voice echoes through the walls. Had his home always been this.... empty?

Kris was about to take out his phone to call Lena, but he saw something sitting on the dining table. He turned on the light and walked over. He saw a note on the table with a gift.

”Decided to go back home to my parents tonight.

Will see you tomorrow for dinner. Also got you a gift.

I know we are both forgetful. A watch for you, and a necklace for me.

- Lena”

Kris picked up the box from the dining table and opened it. It was a watch, but a custom made one. It had a latch that opens a small area where Kris assume that he can put his promise ring inside.

He smiled. He wore his watch more than his ring, and Lena wore necklaces more than rings. He took his ring off, slid it in the opening and put the watch on.

He decided to call Lena anyways.

”Hey...”

”I got your note. And the watch is perfect.” Kris spoke.

”Glad you like it. My parents are acting like it's not a big deal tomorrow, but I can feel them ready to ripe you down to pieces.”

”You really think so? I feel like your dad is afraid of me.”

”Please... that is when you were CEO Li... not when you will be son-in-law.”

”They can ripe me ripe me to pieces, as long as I get you as payment.”

”I miss you....” Lena softly replied.

”Then you should have stayed home...”

”I would never heal then... I am trying to recover, doctor's orders.”

”Heh...” Kris smiled.

”I have a confession.” Lena raised her voice.