Chapter 326 - 40 seconds countdown (1/2)

Seeing the chief's eyes, Jack grinned in satisfaction before saluting back again as if he was done to his report and languidly turn his way around. This time, he didn't go inside the premises as he strode towards the east wing where their rendezvous point.

However, just as he was about to turn to his right, one member of the special task force seized his tracks.

”Where are you going?”

Jack didn't turn his head behind him as he slowly took a step forward. Seeing that Jack resumed on his tracks, the other member took a rigid steps and grabbed him by the shoulder.

”The operation is not --” Alas, before the police could even finish his sentence, he was stabbed by a sharp yet sizable dagger that pierce and slashed his flesh. The man instantly gasped for air as his knees weakened which caused him to lose his balance.

Jack swiftly caught the man and whispered, ”start walking and don't make any noise.” Jack then reached for the man's arm and wrapped it across his shoulder. If anyone sees them, it was as if Jack was only helping his comrade.

Hence, with this chaos going on, Jack and the poor man's situation were overlooked.

”Don't worry, since you helped me, you won't die just yet. Let's hope that your comrades will find you before you lose all your blood.”

Jack grinned beneath his helmet seeing the man turned paler with every passing second. He then stood and continue to head towards their meeting point.

”Aiya, I wonder if they could make it out in a minute.” Jack mumbled in anticipation with the fact that his comrades might still be inside and it would entertain him to see their pissed faces if they ever made it in the nick of time. Indeed, Jack lived up to be Seraphina's Joker card -- cunning and crazy in the most insane way.

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Seeing Jack from the distance languidly heading their way, Riggs started one of the car's engine. Rolling down the driver's seat window, she slightly shouted.

”We'll head out first. Yo Wren, hop in.”

Since Wren's reputation as one of their big earners managing L-Tech innovative financing company, Riggs needed to get him out of here first. After all, he could never be bothered with the others as they were already big guys and could manage on their own. Wren nodded before hopping inside the front passenger seat.

Without bidding their farewell, Riggs sped away -- leaving Ace rooted on the ground. Yet, Ace embraced the fact that he was the nescient one and even if he asked more questions, he won't get any answers anyway.

Hence, just like what Rex reassured him, he'll wait for clarification after they all leave in this damn place in one piece.