恶霸鲁尼 奖学金

Day Seventy-Three...

Speed went to the hospital to check if her target was still there. Unfortunately, Tatsumi had been discharged from the hospital and he was no longer there.

"Damn! How can I find him?" Out of her frustration, Speed kicked the trash bin outside the hospital lobby.

"I have no choice left. I must join hands with Phoenix."

With that thought in mind, Speed contacted Phoenix. She sent him a message, asking him to fetch her in the hospital parking.

Speed waited for thirty minutes beforePhoenix arrived. She immediately approached him the moment he alighted from his car.

"What took you so long?" Speed complained, punching Phoenix\'s shoulder.

Phoenix\'s eyebrows were drawn together as he glared at Speed. "You don\'t have the right to get mad at me. You are the one who is at fault here." Phoenix spat back at her.

Speed just feigned innocence and proceeded to the front passenger seat. She entered the car without waiting for Phoenix. The guy could only shake his head as he watched her helplessly.

"Where are we going?" Speed asked him when Phoenix settled in the driver\'s seat. She was a little bit anxious to meet their leader.

"We have a task to do before I deliver you to our King. So don\'t feel relieved just yet. You are subject to the punishment of insubordination." Phoenix threatened her.

Speed put on a pitiful face as she pursed her lips. She folded her arms across her chest and turned to the window. She didn\'t care where Phoenix would go as long as she wouldn\'t meet their leader today. She didn\'t want to get punished.

It did not take long before the two of them stopped in a two-story building. The two stepped out of the car. They were greeted immediately by two armed men, serving as the guards.

"Let\'s go." Phoenix motioned for Speed to follow him.

The guards guided them to the underground basement. As they took the underground elevator, Speed moved closer to Phoenix and asked him again. "Where are we? Is this our new headquarters in this country?"

"No. This is not ours. This belongs to Red Dragon Mafia... our ally." Phoenix informed her.

Speed gasped after hearing this. She was aware of the new alliance formed between the King Stallion and the Red Dragon Mafia. However, she hadn\'t met any members of the Red Dragon Mafia.

Ding!

The elevator slid open, revealing a trio of striking men standing there-Alexander, Spade, and Jack. They had been anticipating Phoenix\'s arrival, and as the doors parted, Phoenix extended a polite greeting to Alexander, known as the Dragon Lord.

"Good to see you, Alexander," Phoenix said respectfully, acknowledging the leader.

Phoenix then introduced the second-in-command, Speed, to the trio. "This is Speed," he explained as he gestured toward Speed. "Allow me to introduce you to the Dragon Lord and his loyal subordinates."

"I\'m Spade," the man with a subtle air of mystery revealed himself, a wry smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "And I\'m Jack," chimed in the man known as the group\'s hitman.

Spade extended his right hand. offering a handshake. while Jack nodded in acknowledgment.

"I have Spade, while your leader has Speed," Alexander made a side comment.

Phoenix could only let out a soft chuckle.

"By the way, I apologize for not being able to invite you here yesterday." Alexander held Phoenix\'s shoulder. Phoenix was supposed to visit their headquarters yesterday but due to some issues, Alexander had to reschedule Phoenix\'s visit.

"It\'s okay, Dragon Lord. I already explained the situation to my King. The reason we are here is to confirm something. Are the members of the Sawada Clan still alive?" Phoenix inquired with intrigue.

"Of course. We haven\'t touched them yet. They are resting in the prison cell." Spade butted in.

"I brought a truth serum which was created by the Syphiruz Mafia. My King wants to know something about the relationship between Phantomflake and the Godfather." Speed mentioned that the leader of Sawada Clan had another daughter and her name was Jane. Phoenix needed to confirm if this Jane was none other than Phantomflake.

In the midst of the conversation, the Dragon Lord couldn\'t help but display a hint of surprise at the mention of Phantomflake. He found himself pondering the reasons behind Vincent\'s investigation into this matter.

"Phantomflake has been residing in the Hiroshi Villa, along with the godfather and his daughter, Abigail," Phoenix revealed, shedding light on the situation.

Jack ventured his thoughts, speculating, "Perhaps Nathan has instructed Phantomflake to ensure Abigail\'s safety. It\'s quite possible since the Syphiruz Mafia and the Sawada Clan have joined forces."

However, Phoenix promptly shook his head, refuting the idea. "I don\'t think that\'s the case. Abigail is engaged to her childhood friend. Moreover, it appears there\'s something romantic developing between Nathan and Phantomflake. I witnessed them sharing a kiss with my own eyes," Phoenix disclosed, dropping a bombshell that left everyone in stunned silence.

However, the news of Abigail\'s engagement struck Alexander even harder. Over the past few days, he had put forth his utmost efforts in an attempt to win Abigail\'s affection and draw closer to her.

"We need to find out the truth through them," Phoenix suggested.

Alexander summoned his subordinate who was guarding the prison cell. "Bring one member of the Sawada Clan to the interrogation room."

Alexander led them to the interrogation room. Phoenix and others followed him as Phoenix prepared the truth serum. A few minutes later, the guard brought the member of the Sawada Clan, tying him to a steel chair. He was still blindfolded but his expression ranged from defiance to unease.

"I\'ll inject him with the truth serum first," Phoenix mumbled as he moved closer, preparing to administer the truth serum.

Phoenix, clad in a sleek black suit, approached the first member with a small syringe filled with the truth serum. The individual, bound to a sturdy chair, struggled as Phoenix\'s steady hand injected the serum into his right arm. Tension gripped the room as they knew that the serum would compel the guy to reveal the unvarnished truth.

The serum took effect quickly, causing beads of perspiration to form on the brow of the first member. His resistance weakened as the serum\'s influence took hold.

Phoenix began his questioning. "Do you know Phantomflake? What is her relationship with your Clan Leader?"

The member started to talk, answering Phoenix\'s question obediently. "I heard that name before. She\'s an infamous assassin. However, she has no connection to our godfather."

Phoenix and Alexander exchanged glances with one another. They were clueless that this guy had no idea about Jane\'s real identity as Phantomflake. Jane didn\'t reveal this secret to her father, Mr. Hiroshi, and the other members. Only Tatsumi and Hanabi knew about her identity as Phantomflake.

"See, I told you. Nathan must be the one who made Phantomflake become Abigail\'s bodyguard." Jack mumbled, shrugging his shoulders.

Phoenix turned to look at Speed, eyeing her suspiciously. "Did you just lie to me, Speed?" He sounded a little bit angry and upset.

"Hey! Don\'t accuse me! I didn\'t lie to you!" Speed defended herself. Annoyed by Phoenix\'s accusation, Speed pushed him aside as she faced the member of the Sawada Clan. "Let me ask you. Does your leader have two daughters?"

The member nodded his head and said"Yes."

After hearing that, the atmosphere in the interrogation room became tense and filled with anticipation. Speed asked him another question. "Who are his daughters?"

"Miss Abigail... and Lady Jane."

"See! I\'m telling the truth! The godfather has a daughter named Jane!" Speed declared enthusiastically.

*Silence*

Alexander: "..."

Phoenix: "..."

Jack: "..."

Spade:"..."