PARALLELED: Wait! Why Am I Suddenly Filthy Rich?

Chapter 37: The Cleverest of the Cleverest

Tanya’s

“Heard from the other guys. They’re already done and is about to clean up too.”

Gilbert announced to us while we were still midway of cleaning up the scene ourselves. Like the usual, we tied the involved targets together and compiled the evidences. This time, it’s the cases full of illegal arms and weapons. Then aside from these evidences on scene, we also left the evidences we gathered beforehand.

“Great. Let’s meet up with them later then. Let’s finish this up before the police comes.” I ordered and all of us worked. The moment the siren of the police is heard, we’re already driving back and even passed by them on the road. The area then was cordoned as we watch the events via Haru’s laptop.

When we saw the targets being dragged by the police out, we all high-fived in joy.

Not long after, we are all back to the headquarters and is discussing what happened. No one was wounded nor injured and I’m so glad to know that.

“Something’s off.”

We all looked at Greg when he suddenly blurted it out.

“And what would that be?” Sasaki asked. I saw how Morty scoffed after.

‘He’s jealous.’

“You also think so, right? Ms. Gasque?” Greg looked at me. So, as the others.

I slowly nodded. “Well, not just me. But the twins think so, too.” I walked in the middle and opened my laptop. “You see, this is the report we had previously. Like months ago, before we started our mission.” I said.

Everyone looked at the whiteboard.

“Samantha’s illegal arm dealings comes in any form of popular events. Cockfighting, sports, anything. And all of them have one in common.” I paused. “The deal only occurs, one event at a time.” I looked at Aryan and he nodded.

“Yes. The intel we have says the same as well.” He seconded.

“But tonight’s different. Two deals happening in one night? And at the same time?” I shook my head. “Greg’s right. Something’s really off about this.”

“But what if that Samantha just spontaneously decided to do so because she’s being careful. You know, we’ve been targeting her every planned transaction one after the other. That will make her anxious, right? She won’t just stay still and not do any measures on her remaining tran… sac… tions, what?” Pearl stopped giving her opinion and asked instead when we all kept quiet and just stared at her.

She’s got a point!

“Well, that too.” Greg Williams agreed immediately to her conclusion.

I sighed. “Yeah. Pearl’s right. Let’s not overthink this and just celebrate our continued success.” I announced and everyone cheered immediately.

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Marcus opened the car door for Samantha as the woman walked back to where they are parked at earlier. The area is slightly noisy with sirens wailing here and there. But even with this noise, the smile from his boss’ face did not fade.

“To my favorite bar. I’m in the mood for a glass of Martini.” Samantha ordered the man. Marcus walked around and hopped in on the driver’s seat.

Unlike Alex, Marcus is the silent type and often don’t speak when needed. So, Samantha started to share her thoughts and let the man listen. “I always thought that I am the cleverest person I know. Turns out, I’m wrong.” Then she playfully paused. “Oh! No, it’s still actually me. Right, Marcus?” She asked. But the man just stayed silent and instead eyed her from the rear-view mirror.

Samantha smirked and continued. “Aaahhh. You’re no fun. Oh well, I’m already happy as it is.” Then her phone vibrated. “Are you done?” She immediately asked.

“Yes, president. Already sent the images to you.” Alex replied from the other line.

Samantha smiled. “Oh. Aren’t you just great Alex? Will check it now.” She said then hang up immediately. She scanned her phone and stared at the sent cropped photos. And once again a smile formed on her lips. “I never had doubt from what my eyes witnessed but yeah, this seals the deal.” She commented then head her phone. “Let’s see… how should I pay you back for this huh?”

“Uhhh. You want to do a double deal?” A man in his 40’s asked Alex.

“Yeah.”

The man, who happens to be the one in-charge for the arms dealings of Samantha’s business ever since, leaned back to his chair. He just can’t believe what he just heard. “Wait. Let me clarify this, okay? You want to change the usual setup and have my men split up as well as our clients? In two different locations, at the same time?”

“Yeah?” Alex’ reply shows that he doesn’t get why the man suddenly got revved up. He’s pretty clueless as he’s never been involved of this part of his boss’ business.

“Look, Sir. I know that you’re the President’s right hand man but-”.

“You seem to be taking this the other way. This is the boss’ orders, not mine.” Alex interrupted.

A huge sigh came out after that. “Fine. I’ll make the arrangements right away.” He finally agreed.

Alex stood and was about to exit when he remembered something. “And oh, prepare some camera’s everywhere on those two locations.”

“What?”

“Then prepare to lose the deal too. The money, the package and your men. So, better send your least favorite dogs. Oh! That’s the message that the boss wanted me to relay. Ciao!” Then Alex left, without giving the man a chance to ask.

“What the actual f*ck!”

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Russell looked at his phone. No messages still from Tanya.

“Damn it!”

He threw his phone on his side. It’s already midnight and he has not still feel sleepy. It’s killing him.

After minutes of staring at thin air, he took his phone back, stood, then picked up his car keys. Moments later, he stepped on his brakes and opened the car window.

Russell stared at the enormous gate of Tanya’s mansion. With his phone screen flashing Tanya’s digits, he’s contemplating to click the call button or not.

Russell sighed heavily. “The heck am I doing? It’s 1 am and I’m planning to call her? What an i***t!” Then he threw his phone on the passenger seat and drove off in a haste.