Chapter 25

“Look, that's none of my business! Lucas is your partner and you both must get your job done, whatever personal issues you have with each other can be resolved amongst yourselves.” Dean told Cage who wasn't satisfied with the verdict.

“Give me another partner! I cannot work with Lucas or I might end up killing him before I kill the target.”

“Cage! My decision is final! Don't you ever bring this up again or I'll be forced to take drastic steps!” Dean yelled, getting fed up.

“Be a man and win your wife back!” He added and sighed.

Cage, disappointed, stormed out of the office and eventually the tower, heading back home. His journey had been fruitless and he was stuck with Lucas. He couldn't wait to get the mission over with so that he could kick Lucas out of his life for good.

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“How are you feeling now?” Lucy smiled at Lucas who was comfortably lying on her bed and resting. He had been there since morning and Lucy had been looking after him.