Chapter 64: Stepping stone

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Getting to the clan, Peter and his men splited. While Annabelle went to get into her position. She'll be like a shadow.

Meanwhile, the Booth of one of Peter's car open and Jennifer stepped down from it. Her eyes settled in the large territory before her.

'I have to help, this is for Isadora' she thought to herself but stepping further.

On their way, Peter and his men shot any obstruction on their way.

Getting inside with some men, Peter found the main hall empty. This would actually be the first time, stepping into this place.

The place was empty, quiet and strange. He is sure Lord Smith is still here since he didn't get any information about him leaving.

"So" Lord Smith's deep voice sounded and his dark talk figure slowly appear. "Do we have to introduce each other before the war"

"Hump.. I guess you've already know we are coming. Surrender, you don't have any upper hand in this war" Peter said and the man chuckled.

"Says who?" He asked.

Immediately his word, many men surrounded them, pointing their guns towards Peter.

"You know this is so predictable right?" Peter said.

Lord Smith grinned. "You can't beat me. Trust me, many have done more that this and they keep failing"

"Well tell me. What if you daughter happens to be alive and find you this way? You've destroyed so many families in order to cure yourself. I can't allow that to happen again" Peter said.

"If you're trying to get into my head, then that's not working. I'm sure your mother will receive my gift soon" Lord Smith smirked while Peter frowned.
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Ethan suddenly heard some strange coming from the a room.

"You heard that?" He asked and they all raise their head.

"I'll check on it" the men with them walk towards the place where the sound was coming from. Walking further, he stepped on something and looked down only to be shocked to see his fellow partner dead on the floor.

Before he could react someone appeared behind him and slashed his neck using a dagger.

Ricky let out a breath and grin. The killing was so satisfying.

Ethan sensed something was not right. "Guys, you need to hide" He said.

"What's wrong?" Selene asked.

"Someone is here" He whispered.

They all stood up and watch Ricky comes out from the shadow pointing a gun towards.

"I thought, they had him tied up. How is he here?" Maria muttered.

"Well one word, I outsmarted Daisy and then probably kill her, just like what I'm going to do with y'all" After his word, he immediately shot Maria on the stomach. She screamed in pain and others eyes widened.

"Oh Gawd" Selene muttered and Liam held her close to himself.

Mrs Serena quickly help Maria with the wound.

Carson began to freak out.

"Who's next?" Ricky asked.

"Stop!" Ethan yelled.

"Ah, right. You have no idea how badly I want to kill you Ethan. You're so fucked" Ricky said pointing his gun to Ethan.

"You're a coward" Ethan spoke shocking everyone.

"Son.." Mrs Serena called softly and Ethan look at her.

"I gat this" Ethan whispered and return his gaze back to Ricky, who let out a laughter.

"Even in this situation, you still choose to run that stupid mouth of yours" He said as his eyes turn dangerously cold.

"You'd be a coward if you don't fight with me like a man" Ethan said holding his head high.

Liam went to him. "Dude, you're crazy?" He whispered.

"He'll kill all of us if I don't do this, take everyone away from us" He said.

"Son" Mrs Serena called.

"You should treat Maria.." Ethan removed his jacket, his eyes burning with determination. "And I'll deal with him"

Ricky grin. Well this motherfucker is right. It will be quite boring to kill him with a gun. Killing Ethan with his hand will be more pleasing. He then removed his own jacket.

"Let's do this" Ricky said as they both stared at each other.
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Back in the dragon's, Peter has his fist clinched as he stared at the man before him.

"Well, I'm sure they can handle it" Peter said, somehow, he trust Ethan and his strength.

"Tssk, you must be good with giving yourself false hope.. like I said Peter, you can't beat me, I'm stronger than you think" Lord Smith said and his men set their guns ready to shoot.

"Well, I have someone who can" Peter stated.

The light went off and several gunshots could be heard. Each bullets hits the men one after the other as the fall dead on the floor.

The Gunshots stops.  Annabelle jumped and land at the middle. She slowly raised her head to Lord Smith, blood stains could be seen on her face.

Peter step backwards in the darkness.

"Hello father" She greeted, exhaling through her lips.

Lord Smith took a deep breath and step forward. He could also see her.

"Do you really want to do this doll?" He asked in a deep voice.

"I've always wanted to do this. You're monster and you don't deserve to be free" Annabelle said.

"Is that so? Don't you think you're selfish. I trained you to be stronger than any of my men. I treated you like my daughter..."

"Oh please stop saying that.. you are just using me to get over your daughter and the fact that you killed you beloved wife out of anger. You're currently regretting it but didn't want to admit that you were at fault. I'm not a stepping stone, Smith. If I were your daughter, I would be disappointed to have a father like you. You're not the only one that have a cruel past and you're not the only one who is trying to heal. Life, depends on how you see it" Annabelle said.

Lord Smith face loosen a bit. Annabelle's last statement hit him a little, but then his face turn cold again.

Annabelle pulled out her bubble gum and threw it into her mouth.

"How about a dance Godfather?" Annabelle said positioning her two daggers before her.

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