58 Unexpected Conclusion (1/2)

Half an hour later, Zed and Jessica found themselves at an underground basement. The walls looked crude with no paint but they seemed to have survived the test of time. What caught Zed's attention were the motion sensors and cameras inside.

”Seems like your boss is truly serious about his job,” Zed wasn't stingy with the praises. The group remained silent as walked further inside the basement.

”Their boss is a woman named Irina,” Jessica corrected Zed.

”Oh?” Zed pretended to be surprised. Actually, he has his guesses when he heard the fatty ordering behalf of his 'sister' but he still wanted to confirm if the sister was the main boss.

”Zed, I will request their boss for you so please allow me to do the talking,” Jessica was truly worried Zed would be killed. She couldn't understand Zed's actions so far.

”Sure, if possible if don't want to die,” Zed said.

”Where is your arrogance from before?” Monto couldn't help but be excited thinking how he will kill Zed.

”If you harm Zed then I will never help you,” Jessica stepped in front of Zed. She thought only her use as a healer could be used as a bargaining chip.

”I have heard your brother has just started the school. It will be terrible if he was hit by a car on his way to school,” Monto said with a smirk.

Jessica felt her determination wavering. They have always used her family to make her do their biddings. Once she has tried to use the help of the police but the police just moved her in circles. Later on, she learned that the gang has bribed the police officers.

”I meant what I said! If you harm Zed, I will not help you ever!” Jessica said resolutely. She knew this was the time to fight back otherwise this will never end.

”Bitch, you won't shed tears till you see your brother in a coffin?” Monto gritted his teethes in anger. He has never seen her so determined.

”What about your friends?” Jessica hit back,” Could you afford the costly treatment from hospitals regularly?”

There was regular face-off among rival gangs which will result in causalities. Jessica could help them in reducing the causalities but if she refused?

Damn!

Monto's eyes were filled with fury. This bitch has never talked back before! But today she was warning them with consequences?!

Zed was surprised by Jessica's words and determination. He didn't think she has what it takes to fight back since her family was under threat.

”I guess she always knew her value to the gang but never spoke due to her fear of her family's safety,” Zed thought with a smile,” The incidents at the academy made her realize she has to step up for her rights otherwise the bullying would never end.”

Perhaps she has always known this but lacked the courage to take the first step.

”Why the fuck are you smiling?” Monto couldn't handle the attitude of Zed.

”You didn't mention smiling was forbidden,” Zed answered. He noticed an empty seat around and made himself comfortable.

Monto wanted to attack him but Zima stopped him.

”Let us inform Irina first,” Zima reasoned. He then ordered Jessica to follow them in the other room so that she can heal their comrades.

”Unless Irina guarantees me Zed's safety, I am not going to help you at all,” Jessica was adamant in her decision. She sat in a seat opposite of Zed.

Monto and Zima controlled their anger and took their leave.

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In a room some distance away, Zima explained the situation to a woman who appeared to be in her thirties. She was blessed with a gorgeous body and creamy pale skin tone.

”Sis, we can't let Jessica win otherwise she would get out of our control,” Monto explained his stand.

Irina nodded her head. If they allowed Jessica to take a victory once then her demands would rise.

”That kid will die,” Irina made her decision. She has to let Jessica know that she lacks any bargaining rights by killing this kid. She was sure Jessica will have no choice but to help for her family's safety.

”Let me meet the kid who dared to harm my brother,” Irina walked towards the room where Zed and Jessica were sitting.

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Jessica noticed Irina walking towards them while Zed was ignorant since he was sitting in opposite direction.

”Jessica, you got some guts to demand safety of a man who harmed my brother,” Irina loudly said.

”Irina, you are wrong. Monto attacked him first,” Jessica explained.

”Shut up!” Irina threw a threatening gaze towards Jessica.

She then walked towards the chair where Zed was sitting. She really wanted to see what type of man has influenced Jessica.

”Sis, kill him!” Monto was laughing from behind.

”Am I going to die?” Zed turned his face back and saw a woman walking towards him. Zed thought she was rather sexy which made him feel sad for he planned to kill everyone here.

”Yes! You are going to regret your every decision!” Monto couldn't control his excitement, ”Sis, kill him slowly!”

Monto then noticed something strange. His sister was struck on the spot like a statue.

”Sis?”

Irina's face was pale.Her entire body was precipitating heavily as if she has seen a ghost.

”y-you are Zed,” Irina muttered in disbelief.

”I am,” Zed nodded his head,” and you must be Irina. I wish I could say it is a pleasure to meet you but honestly, it isn't.”

Irina felt her scalp numbing with pain.Quickly she turned her body around, and without any warning, slapped her brother. The slap was so heavy it made Monto roll in the air for some time before falling on the ground.

Everyone in the room has their eyes wide open with shock. Wasn't she supposed to punish Zed and not her brother?

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Zed was also surprised by her actions but then quickly he thought of something.

Outside, the hovercraft was still in stealth mode with its laser guns aimed at the vital areas of the building. Claudia saw the turn of events, through the cameras she has hacked, which startled her.

[[I guess there is a smart person in a group of idiots.]] Claudia remarked. She put the weapons on standby and continued to monitor the situation.