Chapter 5
"Val, I know why does the tunnel link to Farrey Alley. Remember when we were studying in college, there was this guy called Arthur who said he knew me since the first day of school? I remembered he said he lives here. I think he knew my dad and that's how he got to know me." Layna said as she walked slowly, recalling the bits and pieces of the past. "Chad? You mean that science guy who greeted you enthusiastically every single day even though you didn't know him?" Valoria's right eyebrow perched as she asked. Layna nodded her head. "I think I still have his number in my phone. It's best if I give him a call and ask for his address." The phone rang three times and a guy picked up the phone. "Hello, this is Chad speaking." "Hi Chad, err, this is going to sound weird but I'm Layna, the girl whom you knew in college, and I think we should meet up at your house today. It's sort of important and urgent." Layna's voice was shivering, afraid that he might turn her down because he was the only source of hope left.
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Silence filled the air as Robin and Fred are on a private plane. Both of them knew very well that Franklin Mitch was someone not to be meddled with. If they were to fail on this mission, God knows where would their bodies be found. Robin scanned through his iPad again, memorising the addresses of Layna's family and friends. Their first stop was Buenos Aires, Tory and Quin's house. Fred took his iPad out too, and looked through the schedules of the couple. They were ready to break into their house at five in the evening, when the couple would be out for dinner together.
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Chad flashed a smile as he led the girls into his apartment. It was well-furnished with some luxurious pieces from Italy, Milan, etc. Despite having several luxurious branded furniture, the whole apartment didn't appear to be extravagant, but was really cosy instead. Chad walked the girls to the living room and was about to get drinks for them when Layna stopped him. "Chad, we have a really urgent issue. It's about my dad." Chad froze, blinked, and asked,"But I thought Mr. Portman is dead?" Layna sighed and said,"Yes, he is, but his research isn't."
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Robin shifted in his seat uncomfortably as he looked at the clock. Five more minutes to five. Fred grumbled,"Stop it, will you? Why are you so fidgety? You've been shifting in that seat of yours for a million times!" Robin eyed Fred and said,"Sorry. I'm just nervous. I've never been on these kind of missions which my life depends on the success of a mission." Fred rubbed his brows in frustration. Robin was of no help to ease the tension. "Let's get ready."
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"What?! A virus? Oh gosh. Look, I know Mr. Portman was up to something but I didn't know it was about a weapon that could kill!" Chad gasped as he read the files in the gadget. "It seems like these people wanted him to multiply the virus to make it to be able to kill thousands of people at a go. Ladies, this is really dangerous. You.." Valoria held a hand to Chad's face and said,"That's why we need your help. We need you to find a way to stop the virus. But first, we need you to find a way to get into Mr. Portman's laboratory." Chad went silent for a moment and said,"Alright. I'll do it. Actually, Mr. Portman has taught me how to enter his laboratory. He custom-made the door in a way that no weapon was able to damage the door and no one was able to pick the locks." Layna was relieved to hear that from Chad but she knew it means that Chad will be in danger too. She warned him,"Are you sure you want to be in this? We have two FBI personnels hot on our heels just now. Who knows we might have the whole FBI combing the town, searching for us now." Chad stood up and said firmly,"Mr. Portman has been a great teacher to me. He helped me a lot in many ways and now, it's my turn to help him. Go freshen up at the bathroom while I get my stuffs and we're ready to go."
To be continued..
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