Never Again

Chapter 10

Although, I already confirmed my hunch. I still needed to know if there are any other places that have bomb chips. I need to be meticulous. This matter already took to a different level that might cause other people's lives.

My fingers moved fast as I hacked the security system. I already know the features of the bomb chip when I checked on it so I can easily find out if there are others like it. Prompting to detect similar features of the bomb chip.

Many black boxes appear on the computer screen as my fingers move quickly.

And within just a few minutes, I already located where are the other bomb chips. There are twenty of them including the one in my possession.

I looked up at the huge LED screen.

Unsurprisingly, it is located in the area where the CCTV footages are paused. My fingers moved quickly again to fix the broken footages, and in just a few seconds they are already functioning normally.

My jaw tightened when I found out that five of the bomb chips are scattered in the main hall where the guests, and also my family, are.

This conspiracy can't be clear enough. Obviously, the culprit is planning a complete annihilation of the Ferguson's together with the invited big shots!

What was more concerning is that defusing these bombs are a bit tricky. Although, it's easy to defuse them but you need to do it one by one. Finding them without alarming the enemy is the risky part, because some of which are located in restricted areas, and are several meters apart.

Before discovering all of the bombs, the enemies might notice that someone was sabotaging their plan, and would activate the other bombs earlier than expected. Unless all of the bomb chips were defused at the same time.

I couldn't help but frown. Considering Logan's personality, there's no way he would fall for such an obvious scheme.

Or was I overestimating him?

I didn't stay long in the CCTV room since I finished my purpose here.

With enough proof and evidence. I decided to show my parents the bomb chip I discovered, especially the Ferguson's since they're the main target of this plot. And after that, I'll just follow their arrangements. As an outsider, I can't just move with my own will.

But that doesn't mean I'll just sit still and do nothing.

Before going out, I didn't forget to spray some substances to the still unconscious guy.

This substance was invented by aunt Av. Because he likes to experiment with something. Most of it is weird stuff.

He gave it to me because he said it would help me with the job I'm going into. This substance can erase a certain part of the receiver's memory, depending on the person who put the substance.

As an aspiring thief in all high end restaurants, and famous fast food chains in the world; this thing is more than useful. Supposedly I ordered their most expensive and tastiest dish but I won't actually pay and they won't know that because I've erased their memory about me. Kekekekeke

And why can't I just pay after all I'm rich. Correction, only my family is rich, not me. Besides, it was Ford's independent era and Ferson pretended to commit a crime to save money. Kekekekeke

As for being spotted by CCTV cameras. Pshhh. I'll just hack their security system to erase my traces while munching a dragon seed including the skin. Badass Kekekekeke

Chos. It's just that.

Although, this substance seems powerful, however it also has its own flaws. It's not as omnipotent as it proved to be.

I just left the man bound and gagged because I didn't have time to remove it.

I need to move faster especially the enemy is still unknown.

I quickly left the CCTV room and immediately walked back to the main hall.

I walk with light footsteps in the quiet hallway. I also avoid being monitored by CCTVs as I just sneaked into this area without permission, and I'm too lazy to be interrogated.

After a few turns, I finally arrived at the main hall.

It was noticed that Mom and Aunt Elise were still talking in the distance. Sister Av was the same but I didn't see brothers Pen and Ark. Where did those two bastards go?

I didn't approach them but I walked closer to their Dad's direction.

"Are you planning an expansion?" Heard old Ferguson asked brother Al when I finally got close.

"Yes," answered brother Al sparingly.

"HAHAHAHAHA... Such an ambitious lad." The old man answered.

Dad was the first to see me.

"Allison? What took you so long?" Dad asked.

I was about to answer when suddenly all the lights in the hall went out. The loud screams of the people were heard.

We were overcome by a very dark environment and I could hardly see anything in the darkness. I felt someone holding my arm followed by brother Al's calm voice.

"It's me," my muscles immediately relaxed.

"What's happening?" Heard if Dad asked in confusion.

"Maybe there's a problem with the electricity," answered Aunt Elise's husband.

However, I know for myself that this isn't just any simple electricity deficiency.

Fuck it!

I'm several steps too late.

THIRD PERSON POV:

In a room with dim light. There are a group of people who are currently facing on a big screen that was turned off.

"Master. Our men have already defused all the chips. We also have already completed your order." The man in black made a respectful report while bowing in front of the seated man.

It is impossible to recognize who this sitting man is because it is covered by a shadow and only the outline of his tall and handsome body can be seen.

"Hmm," his tone was cold and emotionless.

"Sh*t! Someone's trying to hack the security system!" Suddenly, the man who was sitting with him screamed.

He was sitting not far away while focused on the computer in front of him. He's wearing very thick glasses.

The sitting man didn't pay attention to him and just kept playing with the key he was holding.

"F*ck! No way!" The man with the eyeglasses shouted loudly again. He even stood up in his seat. "They actually managed to infiltrate the defense of your security system!!!" He exclaimed in disbelief as he turned to the man sitting.

"Logan. Someone actually managed to break the defense you personally built! HAHAHAHAHA..." this attitude was amazing. Its eyes were still flashing as if a miracle had happened.

Logan stopped playing with the key. He slowly moved his gaze towards the man with glasses. His looks were very cold sending a chill down the latter's spine.

"Punishment or you'll fix that? Choose," He stated indifferently.

The man with the eyeglasses immediately stopped laughing and faked a cough.

"Right away, boss." He quickly sat back in the chair and then immediately faced the computer. However, before he could even touch the keyboard, it suddenly stopped again.

"Eh? They already left?" This is a surprise. His expression was strange.

He quickly typed on the keyboard and many prompts and black boxes appeared.

"They really left." It's definitely a promise. "They left, but didn't steal any important files. It's like they just infiltrated your security defense to say hello and then poof—goodbye." He jokingly said.

He casually glanced at Logan but immediately looked away.

"Is everything ready?" This sudden question surprised the man with the eyeglasses, but he immediately calmed down.

"Affirmative." He answered.

"Then let's now catch the mice." Logan said casually. As if he was just talking to a very trivial thing.

The face of the man with the eyeglasses turned serious and he nodded.

"Copy." He then turned on the big screen.

As the light of the big screen reflected on Logan's well-defined face. The slowly rising corner of his lips is visible.

He smiled.

A smile of a psycho.

ALLISON'S POV:

The guests took out their phones one by one, then their phones flashed one after the other. Dad and I did the same.

The whispers echoed around. Wondering what's going on.

I could clearly see Dad's expressions and all four of them were frowning, especially old Ferguson.

"Dad. Ali. Bro," I heard sister Av calling so we turned in her direction.

We saw mom and sister Av walking with Aunt Elise and her two children approaching where we were.

"Yet!" Aunt Elise's daughter also called her father and quickly walked towards her father. Based on her height and childish features, she's still a teen.

"What happened?" Aunt Elise immediately asked her husband to come closer. Behind her is her other daughter who looks to be the same age as sister Av and bears a slight resemblance to Aunt. She has a very beautiful face just like her mother.

Aunt Elise was only asked by her husband for her question.

"Old Man?" Mom called old Ferguson. Looking for an answer from here.

Old Ferguson just shook his head as he was also confused by what was happening.

"That rascal. He said everything's fine," I heard him whisper softly to himself so I raised my eyebrows a bit.

Who? Logan?

"Where's Archer and Aspen?" Dad asked suddenly when he couldn't see the two who were with mom.

"They said they were just going somewhere for a while," sister Av answered, making Dad frown even more.

"Find them," he ordered.

Brother Al obeyed and volunteered to look for the two.

I'm just silent where I stand. Assessing this dire situation. I can't tell them about the chip right now, maybe others will hear us.

I might trigger their already disordered state of mind, and might also cause panic to others.

If only I brought my stuff. This whole ordeal won't be this troublesome.

I really can't think of any alternative way on how to defuse those bombs in a faster way.

I furrowed my brows deeply as I scanned my surroundings. Just what should I do—

I suddenly felt a vibration within the pocket beneath the dress I wore. And at the same time, a subtle buzz was accompanied by it.

*beep*

I froze.

A sound that made my whole body run cold.

"Sh*t!"