A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1334
Meanwhile, Mr. Quartus was leading the father-daughter duo of the Ratliff Group back to Area Opaca, a day later than initially
scheduled. The pair had been tough to locate, proving themselves resourceful in their attempts to hide.
Mr. Quartus returned to the control room, expecting to see 1-2, but was met with an unusual sight. 1-1 sat alone on a leather
couch, fixated on the screen of the control panel, puffing on a cigar in dead silence.
“Where’s 1-2?” Mr. Quartus asked.
Everyone in the control room turned their attention towards 1-1. The room was filled with operators, all wearing badges with their
specific numbers, marking them as a notch above the regular henchmen. They were partners with 1-1.
But 1-2 was senior to them, and 1-1 had just killed him. It was clear to them all that if their interests clashed with 1-1, he wouldn’t
hesitate to eliminate them.
Just as they were contemplating leaving Area Opaca, Sheldon, also known as Mr. Quartus, returned and all eyes turned to him.
“Mr. Quartus, Bernard used a chip to control 1-2, tying their fates together. He threatened our boss, and was shot by 1-3,” said
Mr. Sextus, bringing Sheldon up to speed on the events that occurred in his absence.
Sheldon was stunned. 1-2 had served Area Opaca diligently for years, and yet he was shot dead by a junior? All because he
was forced to threaten 1-1? He cleaned the cold sweat from his brow and looked at 1-1, who sat unflinchingly at the head of the
table.
“Bro, 1-2 followed you for years. You killed him instead of finding a way to save him. I must say I’m surprised,” Sheldon accused,
not bothering to hide his disappointment.
1-1, surprisingly, did not retaliate but just stared at him coldly.
“You once asked me why I didn’t let you run Area Opaca. This is why.”
Sheldon was too soft and sentimental. These qualities made him a poor fit for a leadership role.
Although 1-1 didn’t retaliate, Sheldon was still frustrated. He turned to leave, but was stopped by 1-1, “I won’t hold your mistakes
against you. Bring in the Ratliffs.”

Sheldon was surprised. Had 1-1 really decided to let him off the hook?
“I thought you were going to kill me,” Sheldon said, watching 1-1 exhale a cloud of smoke.
“I enjoy killing, but I don’t kill indiscriminately.”
His implication was clear – he had killed 1-2 out of necessity.
“I couldn’t continue to be controlled by Bernard because of 1-2. By killing him, I can pry the identity of the founder of the Siren
Organization from Bernard. Only by finding their founder can we finally take our revenge.”
These words struck a chord with everyone. Those who were considering leaving slowly relaxed and sat back down.
“1-2’s death is unfortunate, but necessary,” 1-1 said, inhaling another puff of smoke. “To achieve great things, sacrifices must be
made.”
Although Sheldon agreed with 1-1’s words, he knew that the only reason he had been spared was to maintain order within the
ranks. If 1-1 killed him now, it would cause internal chaos.
Sheldon understood this, but didn’t let it show. He simply nodded at 1-1.
“I’ll bring them in.”
Sophie strutted into the room, her arms crossed over her chest and her heels clicking against the floor. She believed that she
was a major asset to Area Opaca, having provided the names of Siren Organization members and revealing the identity of their
leader. She expected gratitude from Area Opaca!
As such, she confidently took a seat across from 1-1 without waiting for an invitation, crossed her legs, and leaned back in her
chair.