I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Visnove took off his Bluetooth headset and said to Terrence, "This mission is a bit risky. The typhoon will land in half an hour, so we need more money."

Terrence was silent. The Dark Knights were known for their decisiveness and ruthlessness, and their organization seemed to be well-funded. However, this demand for more money didn't quite align with the Dark Knights' usual style. If it were any other organization taking this job, they would have backed out at the mention of a typhoon. Only the Dark Knights had the confidence to rescue someone before the storm hit. Terrence agreed, "No problem, money is not an issue."

Visnove explained kindly, "My wife's birthday is coming up, and I'm earning some pocket money to buy her a gift." The brothers in his family were famously doting husbands. A man who loves his wife can't be bad. Visnove took the job partly because Terrence was also known for loving his wife and because the Celestial Alliance's growth was hindering the Dark Knights. He considered it a favor to help Terrence out. Terrence said, "Wish your wife a happy birthday."

Visnove replied, "Thanks."

As they chatted, the boat accelerated towards Reginald's location. The wind grew stronger, howling in their ears. As they approached, Terrence's worry increased.

After being scolded by the old lady, Reginald felt very upset. Little Lucky no longer liked him or clung to him, which made him even angrier. He had already ordered the Celestial Alliance assassins in Auroraville to target Julian and Stella. Reginald had completely lost his mind, with only one thought left: to destroy the Sterling family completely. The boat was about to enter international waters, just one kilometer away. Once there, the danger would double. Pirates still roamed these seas, especially targeting boats entering international waters where no one would come to their aid if something went wrong.

To escape police pursuit, Reginald had to enter international waters. The Celestial Alliance's reputation on the streets was enough to make small-scale pirates back off.

The sea was pitch black. On the lower deck of the boat, Meredith felt an inexplicable fear of the deep sea. Falling into it meant no remains would be found.

Grandma Sterling was also uneasy. She fiddled with her prayer beads until suddenly the string broke and beads scattered everywhere. Little Lucky started crying loudly. Meredith was startled by the crying and hurried to comfort him, "Rowan, don't cry."

The last time Little Lucky cried like this was when something happened to Terrence. Meredith couldn't calm him down then either, making her increasingly anxious about potential trouble. Grandma Sterling suggested, "Maybe he's hungry. I'll get that scoundrel to bring some food."

"Okay," Meredith agreed as she couldn't calm Little Lucky down either.

The boat rocked up and down on the waves as Meredith glanced at the sea surface; her eyelids started twitching too.

Just as Grandma Sterling went to get food, there was movement around the big boat. The Dark Knights had silently approached and dived underwater to climb up from below. Reginald was on the first floor with guards posted on deck and around the boat.

The Dark Knights climbed aboard quietly and took out the guards without a sound. Their main goal was rescue; once they saved their targets, they would leave quickly before the typhoon arrived.

Many Celestial Alliance members were silently taken down. Reginald was preparing to rest when Damien said, "Master, you should rest early." Damien closed the door and left.

After a few steps away from Reginald's room, he sensed something wrong-he smelled blood in the air. Damien went to check on deck but was suddenly ambushed. He reacted quickly enough to dodge but shouted, "Master, pirates!" Damien thought they were pirates and didn't realize they were from the Dark Knights. His shout immediately stirred everyone on board into action. But after that one shout, he didn't get another chance; a Dark Knight broke his spine with a single punch.

Gunfire erupted outside. Hearing it, Meredith's heart tightened. "Grandma, hide with Little Lucky. I'll go check it out."