Britton was a greedy old man.The moment he saw gain,he would drop him with zero hesitation.Jeremy knew he couldn’t just sit around and wait for death.He jumped up immediately.
However,as Britton’s bodyguards saw this,they readied themselves and quietly moved to block his way.Britton had arranged these guards under the false claim of protection,but they were actually there to monitor and keep Jeremy in check.They were prepared to hold him down the moment he tried escaping.
The incessant scrutiny of the two bodyguards stationed beside him contorted Jeremy’s expression momentarily as the flames of indignation within him blazed ever brighter.
Only days ago,he was a revered pharmacist, basking in the glow of adulation wherever his path led him.However,he has been in a corner ever since Brandon’s onslaught overran his base. Numerous factions,bearing age-old grudges against him,hunted him relentlessly once they sensed his loss of power.
Finding a semblance of protection in the Darkmoon Assassin Group was a feat,with his pharmaceutical prowess tipping the scale in his favor.However,Britton’s trust seemed elusive. Bodyguards trailed his every movement under the guise of “protection”,rendering him powerless.He found himself reduced to a puppet,trapped in the clandestine depths of the Darkmoon’s basement,conducting his research Bitter resentment filled Jeremy,
ever since Brandon’s onslaught overran his base. Numerous factions,bearing age-old grudges against him,hunted him relentlessly once they sensed his loss of power.
Finding a semblance of protection in the Darkmoon Assassin Group was a feat,with his pharmaceutical prowess tipping the scale in his favor.However,Britton’s trust seemed elusive. Bodyguards trailed his every movement under the guise of “protection”,rendering him powerless.He found himself reduced to a puppet,trapped in the clandestine depths of the Darkmoon’s basement,conducting his research Bitter resentment filled Jeremy, but circumstances forced him into submission. Britton was his shield,and he lacked the strength to challenge the status quo.
Drawing a deep breath to quell his raging emotions,Jeremy announced coldly,”I require the restroom.”
One of the bodyguards,stone-faced,pushed him back into his seat and said,”Mr.Button,I advise you to await Mr.Scott’s completion of his business with Mr.Larson.”
His forehead veins pulsated slightly,and his fists clenched.The sight of the joyous chatter on the monitor ignited his simmering rage.
Today’s agreement with Britton-a unified front against Brandon—felt like a distant memory. Britton’s integrity was a sham,a mere facade that crumbled at the sight of Frank’s proposition.
Jeremy knew time was of the essence.Should the pair find common ground,he would be reduced to a mere bargaining chip in Britton and Brandon’s unholy alliance.
A glint of ruthless determination flashed in Jeremy’s narrowed eyes.He surged to his feet,roaring,”I need to leave.Out of my path!”
The bodyguards barricaded his way,emotionless as ever,and forced him back into the seat.”Mr.Britton,Mr.Scott’s permission is required for any movements.We urge you not to complicate matters.”
Imprisoned in the chair,Jeremy glared at his captors,bellowing,”Release me!Dare me,and Ill teach you a lesson!”
Yet the bodyguards’grip only intensified,their faces etched with a hint of disdain.They echoed their earlier statement in a monotone,”Mr.Britton,please don’t complicate matters for us.”
Realizing his futile struggle against their formidable strength,Jeremy surrendered reluctantly.”Release me.I will remain.”
A tinge of contempt flashed in the bodyguards ‘eyes as they released their grip on Jeremy and retreated.
His gaze fixated on the screen,malice etching his features.
Regardless of his current,desolate state,he refused to be a mere pawn in others ‘negotiations,least of all to witness his own betrayal!
Britton’s breach of their pact would not go unanswered.Ruthlessness was his only option now.
Perceiving the slackened vigilance of the bodyguards behind him,a sinister,icy smile surfaced on Jeremy’s face.He swept his hand backward in a casual gesture.
A cloud of white powder diffused into the air,engulfing the two bodyguards.
Caught off-guard,they collapsed instantly,unconscious,their fall reverberating through the room.
Jeremy stood over the incapacitated bodyguards and aimed a contemptuous kick at their still bodies.No response elicited a deeper sneer.
“You dared to defy me?”
Meanwhile,the disturbance in the room alerted an external bodyguard,who knocked on the door and asked,”What transpired?Mr.Britton,is all well?”
Following a spell of silence,he pushed open the door to investigate.
However,as the door swung open,a gust of white powder assaulted him.A wave of weakness washed over him before he crumpled to the floor,unconscious.
Smirking,Jeremy strode past the fallen bodyguard,moving towards the private room where Brandon and Britton were engaged in negotiations Several attempted to hinder his path,but all succumbed to his potent drug,falling into oblivion.
Sequestered within the private chamber,Britton remained steadfast,determined to extract additional advantages from Brandon.The unusual silence beyond the door,devoid of the rhythmic patter offootsteps,escaped his notice.
Brandon,however,was the first to detect the brewing anomaly.A covert glance exchanged with Frank served as a silent command for action.It appeared Jeremy’s patience had ebbed away.
The abrupt shift in Brandon’s and Frank’s demeanors finally alerted Britton to the lurking uncertainty A tug on Britton’s sleeve from Corinne was accompanied bya whisper.”HasJeremy arrived?”
A grim affirmation was all Britton offered.His icy gaze shifted from the door to Brandon as he muttered,”He’s here.”
Brandon,nonchalantly reclining in his chair,greeted Britton’s revelation with an icy smile,selectively ignoring it.
Corinne’s countenance darkened at Brandon’s lack of response.In hushed urgency,she cautioned him,”Brandon,Jeremy is crafty and well-versed in underhand tactics.His target is you now;do not underestimate him.”
A cunning smirk adorned Brandon’s face as he gestured towards the concealed camera in the corner,jeering,”It appears I am not his only prey,am I,Mr.Scott?I’ve provided substantial leverage for our cooperation.Is this your gratitude?”
Brandon’s ability to decipher his covert surveillance was something Britton hadn’t anticipated.He found himself speechless,lips pursed in an awkward silence.
Learning of the hidden camera was a shock to Corinne.Despite her ire and anxiety,she knew better than to incite a quarrel at this juncture.
Frantically,she warned Brandon,”This is not the time to delve into this issue,Brandon.
Clearly,our deal has stoked Jeremy’s fury.
Unless we unite against him,he may pose a lethal threat.”
With an uncanny chill to his voice,Brandon scoffed,”Jeremy’s rampage is your doing.The creator of the chaos should be the one to resolve it.”
+90 Points at most Britton’s grip on his teacup tightened,his glare boring into Brandon.”What are you implying?
Do you intend to remain aloof?I lured Jeremy here for your benefit!”
A sneer was Brandon’s response.”Had the Darkmoon not sheltered him,Jeremy would have met his end the nightIdecimated his base.”
Stunned into silence by Brandon’s retort,Britton’s face was a mask of frustration.
Crossing his arms,Brandon continued his impassive onslaught, “Moreover,if the Darkmoon can’t handle a single Jeremy,do you truly believe you’re fit to negotiate a partnership with me?”
Britton,his lips pressed in a tight line,glared menacingly at Brandon,the veins on his hand bulging ominously against the cup’s cold surface.
It dawned on him then that his decision to harbor Jeremy had infuriated Brandon,leading to this deliberate humiliation.
However,now is not the time for heated exchanges.The thought of Jeremy’s bizarre and potent pharmaceutical capabilities spurred Britton into action.He motioned for two of his trusted bodyguards to venture out and assess the situation.
The bodyguards,upon receiving their orders,stealthily approached the door.Pressing their ears against the cool surface,they strained to detect any signs of activity beyond.
The deafening silence only heightened their wariness.
Exchanging a glance,one guard gingerly cracked open the door.Confirming the apparent absence of anyone outside,they gradually opened the door in its entirety.
The room’s occupants collectively held their breath as the door creaked open.
Brandon’s sharp and focused gaze darted towards Frank Frank, understanding Brandon’s silent command,quietly unscrewed the lid of the glass vial nestled in his pocket.
The very next moment,a delicate aroma wafted through the air,enveloping both Brandon and Frank.
No one noticed what Frank did.Everyone in the room was staring at the door,dreading the possibility of Jeremy entering the next second and unleashing the poison to kill them.
The bodyguards carefully opened the door just slightly,providing enough room for one person to enter or exit.With their limited vision,the two bodyguards found no signs of anyone outside,and the surroundings remained eerily silent.
After a while,one of them felt a bit relieved,and cautiously leaned out further to assess the situation in the entire corridor.
In the blink of an eye,however,things took an unexpected turn.
A cloud of fine powder was suddenly seen floating around the door,causing the bodyguard who leaned out to shudder and collapse,losing consciousness instantly.
“There’s someone out there!” the other bodyguard exclaimed in shock No one noticed what Frank did.Everyone in the room was staring at the door,dreading the possibility of Jeremy entering the next second and unleashing the poison to kill them.
The bodyguards carefully opened the door just slightly,providing enough room for one person to enter or exit.With their limited vision,the two bodyguards found no signs of anyone outside,and the surroundings remained eerily silent.
After a while,one of them felt a bit relieved, and cautiously leaned out further to assess the situation in the entire corridor.
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