Chapter 503 - 503: Back-Up Plan (1/2)

After leaving the Skull Gang Headquarters, Erick followed Phantom's suggestion. He also needed to do another preparation from his end. He called Bryan. He informed him about his plan and asked him for his help.

Erick went to a restaurant to meet Bryan and someone. Upon reaching their meeting place, Erick paused for a moment, taking a deep breath while gathering himself.

'You can do this, Erick. You have to do this. This is for Elle.' Erick reminded himself.

It did not take long when Erick finally entered the hospital. He peered around the restaurant, looking for Bryan and his companion. There were only a few customers inside so Erick spotted them right away.

Erick walked over to approach them. He hadn't eaten any today. He had no time and he didn't have an appetite. Bryan was aware of that so he decided to meet them in a restaurant. Erick needed to eat so that he had enough energy to save Elle.

”Chief Lee, you're finally here,” the person beside Bryan spoke up. He was none other than but General Jason, a former captain of Special Task Force Eagle.

”Come, let's eat first. I know you haven't eaten anything yet,” Bryan said, looking at Erick worriedly.

Erick was about to refuse when Bryan spoke again to convince him. ”You need this, Erick. How can you perform well if you are not a hundred percent recharge? You need to eat.”

The food was already served. Bryan already ordered the food ahead even before Erick arrived in the restaurant. He was very thoughtful as a friend, ordering Erick's favorite food.

General Jason darted his gaze back and forth from Erick and Bryan. He still had no idea why they asked his presence here. He could sense that something was wrong. He wondered what was going on right now. Erick didn't look good either. He looked very stressed and restless.

Meanwhile, Erick sat down on the chair opposite Bryan and General Jason. Bryan was right. He needed some energy. Though he had no appetite, he tried his best to eat his food.

The three men were silent during the entire duration of their meal. When they were done, Erick decided to tell General Jason the reason he asked for his presence tonight. It was Bryan who told General Jason that Erick wanted to speak with him.

”Bryan, can you leave us for a while?” Erick asked Bryan. He wanted to talk with General Jason alone.

General Jason and Bryan looked at him confusedly. But in the end, Bryan just nodded his head before leaving them. He just waited for them outside the restaurant. He didn't know why Erick asked him to leave but he was putting his trust in him.

When Bryan left them, Erick and General Jason started to discuss Erick's concern.

”Chief Lee, how are you? Is there anything wrong?” General Jason asked him curiously.

Erick nodded at him, staring straight into his eyes, ”General, I need your help.”

”Help? Help about what?” The frown on General Jason's face deepened.

”A powerful underground organization kidnapped Aliyah Ross. I need your help to save her.” Erick stated with his serious expression.

Captain Jason's eyes widened in surprise after hearing that. ”Did you report it already to the authorities? What organization?”

Erick shook his head. ”They warned me not to talk with the authorities or else, Aliyah's life will be in danger.”

”Wait, I can't understand. Why Aliyah Ross? And what they want from you? If you are not allowed to tell the authorities then why are you telling me this?” Jason bombarded him with so many questions.