Chapter 1833: The Arrow Has Left The Bow

Chapter 1833: The Arrow Has Left the Bow

On the other side, Vicki had just hung up Cloud's phone call.

In the basement, at the end, there was a hidden door. Going down the

stairs, it led to a large storage room. The entire storage room was

located underground. This was where Cloud connected to the outside

world via satellite signals.

Vicki had put in a lot of effort before she found the hidden door.

Tonight, although wearing handcuffs, her skills were still undiminished.

She knocked out the two OGW members who were guarding her at the

door, both sent by Cloud to keep watch over her.

Because she sensed something unusual was going on.

Cloud must be carrying out some important plan today, deliberately

keeping it from her. After knocking out the guards, she did not try to

escape. Instead, she went to the hidden room at the end and entered

through the hidden door.

Inside was a huge sunken castle storage cellar. Although it never saw

sunlight all year round, there was no musty stench.

Stepping on the ancient brick red floor tiles, she went all the way to the

end, hiding behind a huge European-style pillar.

She discovered Cloud was making calls to contact the outside.

Finally, she couldn't take it anymore and charged forward, smashing

Cloud's satellite phone on the ground fiercely, shattering it.

Cloud was fully focused on contacting the black-clothed people at the

activity center, when Joyce took the initiative to contact him.

He didn't notice Vicki sneak up silently.

He had just asked, "Figured out how to give me the blueprints?"

Unexpectedly, Vicki rushed out and slapped Cloud heavily.

"Cloud, you are simply insane. I've already written the note as you

asked to give to Joyce. Your goal has been achieved. Why do you still

want to take innocent people hostage?"

She looked at him sadly.

"I really didn't expect you to have become a demon like this. Do you still

want to take advantage of that little girl Fair? Don't forget she's just a

child. Have you ever thought about how afraid a kidnapped child would

feel? What kind of shadow it would cast over them in the future? When

we were kids, didn't we suffer enough bullying?"

Cloud was slapped to the ground. From Vicki's eyes, he saw deep

disappointment.

He panicked, "No, no, it's not what you think. I didn't intend to really

harm the hostages. This is just a smokescreen. Don't be angry, I'll

release them in a few hours at dawn.”

Vicki laughed to the sky, “You think I'll believe you? You've already lost

your mind. Last time you kidnapped Anderson, I used myself to

exchange his release. What now? You want to kidnap Anderson again?

You really think I'm still here because I can't escape? I had a chance to

escape earlier. But I stayed. You know why? Because I wanted to

persuade you all along. But you're still thinking about kidnapping kids.

I'm so disappointed in you."

Cloud shook his head. She no longer called him Rayan. Did this mean

in her eyes, he was no longer the Rayan from back then, only the

current Cloud of OGW?

"I didn't want to kidnap Anderson. I just wanted to get the blueprints

early. I also don't want you to leave me. Vicki, don't you understand my

heart yet? I don't want to let you go. I want to take you with me. Really,

I'll make it happen soon."

"Cloud, do you think I'm a fool? You're causing such a big commotion,

attracting attention all over Khebury. If you have an even bigger goal

behind this, it would be even more terrifying." Vicki was even angrier.

Suddenly her eyes widened, as if she realized something. "Could it

be?!"

She had guessed it!

"The amusement park activity center had a hostage situation, you've

drawn all of Joyce and Luther's attention here. If nothing unexpected

happens, Joyce should ask Christian for help. Could it be? Your goal is

to lure the tiger from the mountain? Damn it. You want Athena to

escape Christian's control. Feint east and attack west, you're helping

Athena get out.”

Vicki looked at Cloud incredulously, “You actually?! Bastard!"

Cloud didn't deny it. He knew Vicki was too smart.

Since Vicki had already guessed it, there was no need to keep hiding it.

"Yes, you're right. I did want to Kill two birds with one stone. Get the

blueprints early, and let Athena escape. I accomplish my mission, and

OGW returns Athena. A double victory. Then I can take you away from

this messy place."

Vicki took a deep breath. Athena was a madwoman. Releasing

someone like her would cause tremendous harm. They had put in so

much effort last time to rescue Alisha from Athena's hands. And now

after just a few days of peace, who knew what chaos Athena would stir

up again?

She clenched her fists, shaking with anger. Moving swiftly, she

suddenly grabbed a sharp pen from the table. Pointing it at the artery in

Cloud's neck.

"Immediately recall your order and release the hostages. Or I'll kill you

now."

The sharp pen tip was undoubtedly the best weapon. Cloud's carotid

artery pulsated rapidly. One thrust would lead to blood gushing out

instantly. Vicki's eyebrows were raised fiercely. She didn't actually want

to kill anyone or see blood. She was certain she was pregnant now,

and excessive bloodshed wasn't good for the fetus. But right now, she

was just too angry.

Cloud was unafraid. He regretfully shook his head.

"The arrow has left the bow. It's too late now."

Vicki's eyes flashed with deep disappointment. The sharp pen in her

hand dropped to the ground with a “clank". She knew Cloud was telling

the truth. Athena's side must have already taken action. It was too late

to reverse things now.

The only thing left to do now was to prepare and brace for the next

storm.