Charles sat on the bed, his back resting against the headboard. When he glanced up, he saw Finn seated on a chair nearby.
"What are you still doing here?" he asked his son-in-law. "You should be with your brothers. Helping them, probably."
Finn lowered his phone and looked at his father-in-law. "I am helping them, Dad. Staying here with you helps."
"Penny could’ve stayed," Charles grumbled bitterly.
"Unfortunately, I’m not the owner of a large security firm," Finn replied with a faint smile. "But don’t worry. I’ll stay here so they won’t have to."
"What about your wife, huh?" Charles scrunched up his nose. "Shouldn’t you be by her side?"
Finn smacked his lips, his smile widening. "Nina and Mom are with the quadruplets. They’ll be fine."
The two men stared at each other for a moment before Charles let out a deep sigh. He turned his gaze toward the window, staring at the dark sky where the clouds hid the moon.
"I wonder if Atlas will ever be able to leave this life behind," he muttered. "Or if there’s even a way for him to live normally without all of this."
Finn studied his father-in-law for a second before turning toward the window as well. A shallow breath escaped him.
"I hope so," he whispered.
*****
[Global Prime Headquarters]
Penny’s hand slammed onto the desk, snapping everyone at their tables and cubicles to attention. She looked at them sharply before pressing a button that activated the large screen behind her.
Everyone had been called into the office in the middle of the night for an emergency operation. They had been told that hostages were taken, and now they were to assist in the rescue mission.
That meant supporting the main team that was already part of their client’s organization.
"Tonight, this place was attacked," Penny stated, showing the Mansion where the Order were at. "The enemies have taken hostages, on top of taking down a few of their security."
She explained further, giving them an overview of the situation before she drew a deep breath. "From what our client told me, this is the likely location where the hostages were taken."
She clicked another button, and a map of the Bellemonte Family’s estate appeared on the screen.
"I want you to assist his team and find out anything — anything — about the situation!" she stressed. "You got it?! If possible, hack their system and take control of everything. The main team that would be in the field would be planting our system device. Prioritize cutting this place of any communication outside."
"Yes, ma’am!"
"Move!"
At her command, the rows of men at their tables and computers immediately got to work. Some left to grab coffee for the team — necessary fuel for what lay ahead.
As Penny stood watching them mobilize, Yugi approached her from the side.
"Penny," he called, tugging lightly at her shoulder. "Let’s talk."
She turned and nodded, following him outside the office. The moment she closed the door behind her, Yugi leaned in, panic written all over his face.
"Penny, Mom is going to kill me!" he whisper-yelled. "She’s been looking for Yuri and said if I don’t bring her this week, I’m dead. Have you found her?"
Penny bit her tongue, realizing Yuri had almost slipped her mind.
"First Brother was attacked—"
"I know! That’s why I’m even more worried!" he blurted out, running a hand down his face. "What if something already happened to her?"
"I doubt it."

[Pierson Residence]
Zoren stood before the men lined up across the vast grounds of their estate. They were fully geared, armed as if preparing for war.


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