Chapter 254: I Must Kill This Man
*Bang* the sound of the gunshot that was meant for Isabella’s head rang throughout the dimly lit corridor. The woman instantly dropped to the floor as if she were truly dead. But like Alex had said, it was just a blank, and he had fired it from a safe distance, meaning that Isabella was simply acting.
Of course, it was too dark to tell that the girl was still breathing, or that there was not a bloody hole in her head, and before anyone could figure this out, Alex slung the girl’s “dead” body over his shoulder, before bailing with a proper excuse.
“I need some time alone to properly bury this one… You all go on without me…”
La Madre nodded her head and agreed to this request before any of her men could question it. After all, she was in on the deal with Alex that would allow Isabella to live, albeit in a life of exile north of the border.
“You heard the man, besides don’t you all have something better to do? Now that Jalisco’s leadership is wiped out, we need to press the advantage and claim their assets before the feds figure out what has happened!”
The men did not disobey their “mother” or her orders, and were quick to spring to action. And once La Madre was alone with Alex, she was quick to question him about his plans.
“You know the deal, that girl can’t ever show her face in these parts again… I hope you have a plan to smuggle her north of the border tonight…”
Alex smirked as he nodded his head. He let Isabella down and freed her from her restraints, where the girl was in tears. She quickly hugged the man and thanked him for his mercy.
Alex patted the girl’s head as if she were a small child, before telling her where she was headed.
“I’ve got a plane ready that will take you to a private island. You will be safe while I finish up my work here. Though Jalisco is basically done for, there is still a matter of solidifying control over the region, and dealing with the aftermath of angering the Mexican government. Besides, there are still a few loose ends I have to tie up. I will see you soon, in the mean time you can get acquainted with your new sisters…”
After saying this Alex wiped the tears from Isabella’s eyes and kissed her, he then bade farewell to La Madre, before driving Isabella off to a private airstrip where his private jet was prepared to take the former Drug Princess to her new life of peace and luxury.
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Carmen had been waiting for Alex to reveal himself for some time. Yet she never found the man, nor did she even get access to La Madre’s villa where her target was staying. Because of this, she could only sit back and wait for the others to conclude the operation, where she would report her failure and potentially resign from her post.
But the call never came, and eventually Carmen began to panic after several hours of radio silence. She dialed her superior’s number, but for whatever reason, the call could not collect. And in the end, she received a phone call from a number she never thought she would see.
After answering the call, Carmen took a deep breath. She was just about to ask what was happening when the voice spoke to her.
“Agent Diaz, this is Director Parker. We have just received news that the operation was a critical failure. The team tasked with taking down the leadership of the last two major cartels in Mexico was wiped out, as was Jalisco.
We have just received word that Los Zetas have seized the assets and personnel of what remains of the CJNG cartel. And are gearing up to wipe out all remaining competition. The Mexican Drug War is over… And the Zetas have won.
As a result, we are hereby pulling out all remaining assets from Mexico, while the fools in Washington debate over whether military intervention, or securing the border, is the best course of action. One thing is certain, the USA is about to be flooded with more drugs and crime than ever before… And it would appear the Zetas will be marching north of the border.
I’m afraid our country has just become a lot more dangerous, as I have no doubt the Zetas will be declaring open war on whatever competition they find on the streets north of the border. A plane is waiting for you at an undisclosed location. We are going to need your expertise if we want to stem the tide before it is too late.
And by the way… Under no circumstances are you to make any mention of Alex Smith’s involvement in these matters when congress drags you in to answer for your superior’s failures. I’m sure he mentioned to this before his passing, but there are powers at play which are protecting that boy, and it won’t just be you who loses their head if you piss them off. Have a good flight Agent Diaz, and you have my condolences….”
Immediately after hearing this, the Director of the DEA hung up, leaving Carmen in a state of tears. She collapsed to her knees and bawled like a bitch as she grieved the loss of her comrades. One thing was certain: La Madre could not possibly be responsible for this chain of events.
No… It would appear that she had wholly underestimated Alex… He was the monster who had caused such a horrible situation to befall her, and everyone she worked with… And as Carmen sobbed alone in her hotel room, one thought became abundantly clear in her grieving mind.
“I must kill this man…”
With that said, Alex had become dangerously close to reaching a Bad End…