MY PERFECT BODY GUARD CHAPTER FORTY : RIPPLES OF DEFEAT

Richard and Linda awoke on the crucial day designated for hijacking billions of dollars. After a quick breakfast, as they readied themselves, Linda exhibited signs of anxiety while sitting on her bed. Richard, noticing her distress, approached and inquired about the source of her concern.

"We're heading into a mission where our lives might be at stake," Linda admitted, a hint of panic in her voice. "I'm just scared."

"It's completely normal to feel scared," Richard reassured her, kneeling beside Linda and gently holding her legs to provide comfort. "I'm here to protect you, and I promise that this plan will succeed. You're not alone; I've got your back."

"I appreciate that, Richard," Linda responded, finding solace in his words. "Let's do this.

"Can we just be done with this and get on our separate ways?" Gloria suggested as her men brought out the bags of cocaine.

"When will you start giving us a better price?" Victor interjected. "We can't be buying at the same price every day; you have to reduce it."

"I'm sorry, I can't. If it were mine, maybe we could have struck a deal, but unfortunately, it's not mine," Gloria responded. Victor, walking close to her in anger, exclaimed, "Wow, Gloria, you really are something else," as the buyers proceeded with their purchase, paying in cash. Gloria's men stacked the money inside the van.

"We aren't done yet, Gloria," Victor warned as he walked away. Once Gloria's men finished putting the money in the van, she contacted one of the politicians, the mayor, who was part of the laundering committee.

"I have the money. Where should I be heading to?" Gloria asked.

"Head to the warehouse near St. Peter's Church. Bring the money there, and my men will take care of it," the mayor instructed. As the drivers headed to the warehouse, Richard and Linda discreetly followed, staying out of sight to avoid detection.

"Wow, wow, wow. Look who's here," exclaimed Lucas, one of the buyers, as he noticed Gloria. "The CEO of Prime Tech. I hate to admit it, but taking down someone of that stature was truly remarkable. Prime Tech is not that weak to be taken easily, but you did it." 

Lucas acknowledged Gloria's presence, expressing a mix of surprise and admiration for her audacious actions in the business.

"Can we just be done with this and get on our separate ways?" Gloria suggested as her men brought out the bags of cocaine.

"When will you start giving us a better price?" Victor interjected. "We can't be buying at the same price every day; you have to reduce it."

"I'm sorry, I can't. If it were mine, maybe we could have struck a deal, but unfortunately, it's not mine," Gloria responded. Victor, walking close to her in anger, exclaimed, "Wow, Gloria, you really are something else," as the buyers proceeded with their purchase, paying in cash. Gloria's men stacked the money inside the van.

"We aren't done yet, Gloria," Victor warned as he walked away. Once Gloria's men finished putting the money in the van, she contacted one of the politicians, the mayor, who was part of the laundering committee.

"I have the money. Where should I be heading to?" Gloria asked.

"Head to the warehouse near St. Peter's Church. Bring the money there, and my men will take care of it," the mayor instructed. As the drivers headed to the warehouse, Richard and Linda discreetly followed, staying out of sight to avoid detection.

After driving for hours, they reached the designated spot. Sensing the urgency, Richard instructed Linda to stay down, assuring her that he could handle the situation alone. Linda climbed down as Richard swiftly moved to intercept the van.

As two men descended from the van, charging at him, Richard's agility proved unmatched. In a matter of moments, he subdued them, along with three others who attempted to join the fray. Seizing the opportunity, Richard and Linda quickly loaded the bike into the van and sped away, leaving the incapacitated men behind. Their daring escape marked the successful execution of this phase of the plan.

Riding for hours, they eventually reached an incomplete bridge. Linda, sensing the need for a strategic move, asked Richard to stop the van, and he complied. Linda opened the van, took some money into her bag, and they unloaded the bike.

"If we hold onto this money for too long, it's only a matter of time before we get caught," Linda warned Richard.

Concerned, Richard asked, "What do you expect us to do?"

Linda explained, "We push the van into the waters."

"What?!" Richard exclaimed. "It's billions of dollars we're talking about, Linda. We can't just throw it away."

"Remember the plan, Richy," Linda reminded him. "It's not about stealing the money; it's about causing conflicts between Gloria and the government so she'll be vulnerable enough to be defeated."

Realizing the larger strategy at play, Richard conceded, "You're right." They both pushed the van, facing difficulties, but determined, they persevered until it went off the bridge, sinking deep into the water. Their actions set the stage for the next phase of their plan to unfold.

After completing their mission, the next step for Richard and Linda was to wait as they headed back to the hotel. As evening fell, Gloria, in her house, was drinking when she received a call from the mayor.

"We have a deal," the mayor asserted. Gloria, puzzled, asked, "What's the problem?"

"How dare you double-cross me!" the mayor retorted angrily. "You said the money was coming in the morning, and I haven't seen anything up till now."

Gloria, already confused, stood up. The mayor continued, "Are you serious?" At that moment, Gloria's men entered the house with troubling news.

"Something bad really happened, and it's really, really bad," Mike reported. "Five of the men Richard subdued were tied up and brought here. They said that someone blocked them and subdued them."

"We've been torturing them, and I think they are telling the truth," Mike added.

"Get out, all of you," Gloria ordered her men. As they left, she smashed her glass to the ground, screaming, "Victor!" Grinding her teeth, she realized the unexpected turn of events had thrown her plans into chaos.