''You did well, Rowena. I too would have found it unfair had anything happened to you. Is good you thought of me and used me as leverage. You know me. I have short term memory. I don't even remember anything that happened between us anymore. No matter what, you will always be my sister''
''I have always wanted to give this to you. I have kept it with me for the past 15 years but never gave it to you. You should take it now'. Rowena removed a USB drive from her breast and gave to Liyah.
''What is this?'' Liyah asked.
''It contains everything you need to know about your parents' accident. I found it by chance when I was in Mandy's room 15 years ago. It has been with me since then. You should use it and make sure she gets a heavy punishment for her crimes''
''You…have kept this with you for that long? What if Mandy found out? Your life could have been in danger, Rowena?'' Liyah said.
''I know, but, I am still alive and I owe you too much. This is the only way I know how to pay you back. Liyah, now you should live for yourself and stop thinking too much about things''
''Aaron said you have a few months until your release? Do you have any plans?'' Liyah asked.
''For now I don't, but I will think of something when I am out. Right now, I don't want to think too much about my life after prison. You know me. I always go with the flow''. Rowena smiled.
''Then, make sure you visit me once you are out. I will treat you to some pig throttles and a meal' Liyah said.
''I will hold you to your promise. Its time, I have to go back''. Rowena said and stood up. Liyah nodded her head and smiled as she watched the prison guard send Rowena out.
EDEN ESTATES, SAINT VILLA.
Liyah entered the hall and saw August on the phone while Leo Martins, Carlos Ryan and Aaron Saint stood next to her. Two soldiers were also seated at the dining table with computers and tracking devices.
''Where do you want me to go?'' August Maijune said. She was speaking on phone with Mimi Garcia.
''I will text you an address. Remember to come alone or risk having a corpse in your hands. I have a very pleasant surprise for you August Maijune''.
''Send me the address and let's get this over with. I am the one you want, so set Josh Saint free''. August said.
''If you don't break your promise then I won't break mine. I will be waiting. You have an hour to get here, August Maijune''.
The line went off. August turned to Aaron Saint and spoke.
''I think I have to go alone''
''No, is dangerous'' Carlos Ryan said.
''No'' Liyah added and went to stand by her. ''It is dangerous. Mimi is dangerous''
''She is very smart. She will know if I go with someone. But, I can't go as August Maijune. I can't fight against her like this''. August Maijune said as she looked pleadingly at Carlos Ryan and Aaron Saint.
''Do you really have to go through hypnosis again? The last time you did, you almost killed yourself''. Liyah said worriedly.
''I know, this is risky, but, I have all of you here to help in case anything happens, right? My brother is an experienced fighter and so are the two of you. I am sure you three men can protect me while I am inside. I will follow your instructions'' August Maijune said.
''Still, we don't know what Mimi Garcia is planning by kidnapping Josh Saint. I don't want to risk having you there alone with her'' Aaron Saint said.
''Do you trust me, Aaron?'' August asked ''I need you all to trust me. I will go alone but you can send backup later. But, you must be very cautious. I just need to enter there alone to avoid suspicions''. August Maijune said.
''I trust you but I can't let you go alone this time. I am going with you and you can't say otherwise''. Aaron said and looked at August.
''I brought the latest bulletproof vest from Blue Town. It has been trialled and tested. It melts with your body and appears like an undervest. You will wear that one and go inside. I also brought a room disguiser, it can enable one to be invisible all entering a building. Aaron Saint can be in control of the manipulation of the buildings and use it to infiltrate. Leo Martins can command his men to take charge of the outside and stop anyone from escaping. I will infiltrate the laboratory and destroy the AI Alice that Mimi Garcia is making.
''Whoa. That sounds like a real plan. Brother, you are indeed the leader of the Black Fox Society. I feel that we can be able to stop Mimi Garcia by following your plan'' August Maijune said.
''Then, we will follow your plan" Aaron Saint said after a thought.
August changed into the vest and a black trouser. She had her knife and gun ready. Aaron Saint and the rest with the exception of Liyah Myers also got ready.
'Are you ready? Kash will be here anytime soon to begin the hypnosis''. Aaron Saint said.
''I am ready'' August Maijune said as she sat down to calm her nerves as she waited for Dr. Kash to arrive and hypnotise her.
LAKS RESEACHERS.
Mai got down from a taxi and stood in front of a building. It was the address that Mimi Garcia had sent August Maijune before the hypnosys. Laks Researchers Inc. It read.
''This is so déjà vu. A research laboratory in the mountains? She really is meticulous'. Mai murmured to herself before entering. There was no one at the entrance so Mai went straight inside. There was a mark line direction and she followed it. Mai got to a door and opened it and what she saw made a rush of chills over all her body.
It was Julieta. Mai frowned and looked at the scar across her face. Mimi Garcia signalled to the man at the door and the man kicked Mai and she fell on her knees and handcuffed her hands.
Mimi Garcia laughed and walked to Mai saying ''wow, you really are fearless. You really came alone?''
''You said I should come alone. Now I am here, set Josh Saint free. Let him go'' Mai said.
''Send him outside and let him go. Whether or not he is able to find his way out of this mountains or not is no longer my business. I just fulfilled my promise, right?''
''Tsk''. Mai chuckled sarcastically.
The man who handcuffed Mai untied Josh Saint and sent him out. Josh Saint looked at Mai as he was pulled out.
''Which one are you? August, Maijune or…Mai? Judging from your eyes you must be Mai. The leader of the pact. Is really amazing. I never thought I would have the opportunity of seeing you so closed up. I have a special interest in you. You know that right?'' Mimi Garcia said and squatted closed to Mai.
''A sick interest. Looks like I am not the only psychopath around here. She is someone who was supposed to be dead. How is she still alive? What did you do to her?'' Mai asked.
''My name is Alice. Watch your mouth''. Alice said and looked at Mai coldly.
''Hah!!! I see you have transformed her into something else. Tell me, what do you want with me?'' Mai asked.
''What I want…? You will soon find out but for starters I am a little bore. Alice humour me. Make sure she no longer has the energy to talk anymore. I will be watching from my office''. Mimi Garcia said and stood up and whispered into Mai's ears
''Kill her if you want to get out of here alive'' Mai's ears peeked up and she turned and looked at Mimi Garcia. She couldn't believe Mimi set a trap for her and this girl named Alice.
Mai saw the murderous look in Alice's eyes and knew she was out to draw blood. But Mai didn't understand. Just how was it possible for Julieta to still be alive? She really underestimated Mimi this time. Mai tried to stand up but Alice was faster and pulled her up by her collar before punching her in the stomach. Mai stumbled backwards as blood rushed to her mouth.
The stomach was the most dangerous place to hit someone. It was directly closed to the kidney which could suffer a huge damage when hit. Clearly, this girl Alice wanted to make her feel pain and hurt.
Alice smirked and looked at Mai. She had heard she was a good fighter and even watched videos of what she did in the Lorca's case. Alice was someone who was very competitive and wanted to show Mai that she was nothing compared to her.
Mai was handcuffed from behind. She couldn't even use her hands. Mai studied Alice's movements and quickly deduced the sort of person she was.
''You are afraid to fight me, right? That is why you dare to fight me when I'm clearly handcuffed. Clearly, your actions are cowardly for a professional. Don't you think?'' Mai said.
''What?'' Alice felt angry at her words and screamed at the guard at the door. ''Release her and scram''.