Together

Easy Prey

Jack

" We have been short of funds recently. The police raided two of our bases and........."

" Order everyone to lie low for now. Until I figure out who our enemy is, we cannot afford to lose anyone now. "

" And you........."

" Don't worry about me, I am going back to college.........."

" You mean......."

" The boys and girls there have dreams to make it big in life. The young girls you know where at least a few will end up and the boys, some may be recruited, some may decide to donate their organs for a noble cause and.....procedures do go wrong all the time. "

" I never knew that you were planning so extensively, boss. "

" So wait for my orders and avoid contacting me at all costs. Suspend all dealings and go back to your hometown. I will call you back when things subside. "

" Yes boss..."

" And, one more thing.....break your phone and take this one. "

"Yes boss. "

" You may leave now. "

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Two run over by a car lose their lives. The car's brakes had broken and the driver, too, was badly injured. As the emergency support team arrived it is hard to say that the driver would live.

I smiled when I watched the news. My secret network had already informed me that Mark had rescued a woman behind my back. I hated betrayal and when I could punish Nia, Mark, too, was not an exception. Mark, once my right-hand man and the poor driver, would not survive. Some of my men at the hospital would ensure that he would not remain in pain for long.

Those who leave forever will never open their mouths. With Mark out of my way, I was ready to don the cap of a struggling painter. I had confidence in my ability to convince new students to join my sessions after college. They were the best candidates - idealistic and sympathetic. I looked forward to a new session where many of them would be easy prey.