The Past Resurfaces
Gerard moves forward with his next target, but now, the past refuses to stay buried. The assassin, driven by suspicion, begins his own investigation into Gerard's identity. As the underworld shifts and new threats emerge, the hunter and the hunted begin a dangerous dance—one that could reveal secrets neither of them are ready to face.
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A New Target, A New Message
Gerard and Jian sat in a dimly lit apartment, the glow of a laptop screen casting shadows across their faces.
Zhang Rui was dead.
But Madam Wei's empire was still standing.
Gerard flipped through the files Zhao Feng had provided, searching for the next piece to remove from the board.
Jian leaned back, legs kicked up on the table. "So, who's next?"
Gerard's eyes settled on a name.
Luo Han.
A mid-level enforcer, known for handling dirty work.
Not as powerful as Zhang Rui, but ruthless.
More importantly, he was connected to Madam Wei's trafficking routes.
If Zhang Rui's death was a statement, Luo Han's would be a warning.
Gerard's voice was quiet. "We make sure his body is found."
Jian smirked. "Brutal. I like it."
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Meanwhile – The Assassin Hunts the Truth
The assassin sat alone in a dark room, his wounded wrist wrapped in fresh bandages.
A laptop screen glowed before him, flashing military records, mission logs, classified files.
Everything pointed to one conclusion.
Gerard Walker should be dead.
The assassin exhaled, his fingers tracing over a grainy black-and-white image on the screen.
A covert operation from years ago.
A body left behind.
Yet, the man he fought at The Silver Lotus moved the same way. Thought the same way. Killed the same way.
A low chuckle escaped his lips. "It's impossible… but it's you, isn't it?"
His fingers moved quickly over the keyboard.
If Gerard Walker was alive…
He would find out how.
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Luo Han's Last Night
Luo Han sat in the VIP section of a high-end casino, a glass of expensive whiskey in his hand.
Unlike Zhang Rui, he didn't fear what happened at The Silver Lotus.
He was smarter. Meaner. Prepared.
He had his own security, a network of men loyal to him—not to Madam Wei.
And physically?
He was built like a battering ram.
Tall and broad-shouldered, his frame thick with muscle from years of street fights and underground brawls.
A square jaw, thick neck, and a nose that had clearly been broken multiple times.
His skin was weathered, with a deep scar cutting from his left eyebrow down to his cheekbone—a reminder of a blade fight he barely survived.
His eyes, small and sharp, were always narrowed in suspicion, calculating every move before it happened.
His knuckles were scarred, the kind of hands that had seen more violence than peace.
Dressed in a sleek, custom-tailored black suit, Luo Han looked like a businessman, but anyone who knew him understood the truth.
He wasn't a man who made deals.
He was a man who enforced them.
And that's exactly why Gerard chose him next.
Jian and Gerard stood outside the casino, watching from across the street.
Jian exhaled, shaking his head. "You're insane, you know that?"
Gerard checked his watch. "Thirty minutes. Then we move."
Jian smirked. "Guess I'll go get ready."
Gerard didn't respond.
His mind was already focused on the kill.
Tonight, Luo Han would be the next lesson.
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[Ding! New Mission Activated]
[Elimination Mission: Deliver a Message]
Objective: Kill Luo Han and make sure his body is found as a warning to Madam Wei.
Bonus Condition: Extract information before the kill.
Bonus Reward: $150,000 + Criminal Reputation Increase.
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The Assassin's Next Move
The assassin closed his laptop, his mind racing.
He now had two goals.
Find out how Gerard Walker was still alive.
And kill him before anyone else could.
His lips curled into a small smile.
This was going to be interesting.
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