3 days later

'The guns are ready.' Sierra stated.

'All the revolvers, pistols and shotguns are loaded. The materials are intacted well.' Roger said in a serious tone.

Maria got impressed.
'Good job done, guys!  Let's head towards Boss's office.'

As they entered, the rest of the team were already present there.

'Where's Boss?' Maria enquired.

'Boss will be right here. She told us to assemble in the office. She has an announcement to make!' Sofia  exclaimed.

Maria nodded her head as her eyes met Blade's who was already glancing at her from a corner.

After that day's incident, Maria did her best to avoid him at all costs.

It was not like she didn't enjoy that moment. Getting pinned against the wall by Blade, feeling his touch, him staring deep into her eyes were all she craved for deeply. But she somehow kept ice over that burning passion within her heart!

Maria startled a little and instantly  averted her eyes off Blade.

Few minutes later

Lyra Ashfield entered her office.

'The reason I called all of you in here is because we will have a mission regarding Mr Monroe's case the next to next week.'  Lyra stated.

'A lot of information has been gathered and more to go. Y'll prepare yourselves up as this mission can be dangerous as well as it can lead to our  victory.'

'Cuz what Lyra Ashfield seeks, she gets. You are in trouble, Monroe!'

A smirk curved across her lips.

The team understood the assignment.

Lyra was about to leave the office when suddenly her phone rang. A call from an unknown number!

She raised her eyebrow. The call was very unexpected ; she picked up her phone and turned on the speaker.

From the other side of the phone, a stern voice of a man could be heard.

   'Ashfield, you really thought you could get away with it. If you thought so, you are definitely wrong.'

Lyra and her team mates became alarmed. This didn't sound too good.

'Yeah, whoever is this, make yourself clear. What the fuck do you want?'

Lyra made herself clear without being panicked. Yes as she should be!

'Sounds intimidating as always. This suits you Ashfield.'   

'You wanna know the details, then meet me at the derelict, abandoned cottage opposite to the Central Park at 8 PM tonight. I will be right there and we can have a chat. I know a woman like you shall never decline.'

The unknown man's laugh could be heard.

'And yeah, a condition for you from my side - you can't carry weapons with yourself and nobody to assist you. We have to have a talk and a face to face conversation is all we need.'

He asked.

'Ahaaa sounds like fun, a real fun! I will be there. 8 PM it is.'   Lyra replied in a low deep tone and hanged up the phone.

'Boss, who was that? He sounded demanding. He didn't know who he was talking to.'  Blade asked , as the whole conversation seemed unusual and abrupted.

The team stared at Lyra  as they were too stunned to speak.

'Relax.' Lyra said.

'I will visit him tonight. But first of all , you all need to hear this..........'

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7:52 PM

The park was closed for a long time. The streetlights were dimming and it was a quiet locality. Two or three people were strolling around and after a few minutes they left.

Lyra cautiously walked inside the derelict cottage. Not even a sense of fear arised within her.

Nobody was there. Old, Dusty, grimy place!

When all of a sudden, she noticed light coming out from the left corner of a room ; it's door was partially opened. Lyra cautiously took her steps, pushed the door.

As she entered, she saw a man in his late thirties was sitting on a rocking chair, crossing his arms. He wore neat, clean trousers and pants ; his hair was messy. His shining, golden watch was glistening.

He stood up as he said 'What a pleasure to meet the one and only Ashfield. Lyra Ashfield. I am John.'

Lyra got sterned by his words. She already understood he was upto something.

John, she never heard of a John before. Then who is he?

'Such a clever and witty woman you are! I must say, you are aware of your actions.'

'Whatever you wanna say, state it clearly, John. I don't have all day!'

Lyra frowned while crossing her arms.

'Uh, relax! What's with that frown?'

He gave an unpleasant smile.

'Remember the alleyway, huh?
The night you killed my cousin, my only cousin. He had a letter scratched on his left arm with a knife . It was 'V''

To be continued :)

Thanks a lot guys for reading. Y'll liked the suspense?
Hope I am not disappointing y'll.😃
A lot of mysteries need to be unleashed!

What will happen next? See you in the 6th chapter.