as he straightened his tie, his fingers brushed against the small earbud nestled discreetly in his ear. it was his lifeline to the team, the conduit through which he could communicate with rhemi, alex, and gray as they carried out their respective roles in the mission.
across the city, rhemi stood on the rooftop of a nearby building, his sniper rifle assembled and ready for action. with a steady hand, he adjusted the scope, his gaze focused on the firm below. "check, check" through the earbud, xaver's voice echoed in his ear, a steady stream of instructions and updates guiding his movements.
"alright, everyone," xaver began, his tone carrying the weight of authority. "i'll be entering the firm undercover to gather intel and assess the situation from the inside. rhemi, you'll maintain your position on the rooftop, keeping a watchful eye on our surroundings and providing support if needed."
rhemi hummed, the glint of determination shining in his eyes as he adjusted the strap of his sniper rifle.
meanwhile, alex blended seamlessly into the bustling lobby of the firm, his demeanor calm and unassuming as he discreetly surveyed the surroundings. his earbud buzzed softly with xaver's voice, a reassuring presence in the sea of uncertainty.
xaver's gaze settled on the van gray was in. "gray, you'll have eyes on the entire operation, monitoring the CCTV feeds and providing us with real-time updates."
gray's eyes flickered across the CCTV monitors, his attention divided between the screens displaying the interior of the firm and the feed from alex's hidden camera. with each passing moment, his fingers danced across the controls, capturing every angle and ensuring that nothing escaped their watchful gaze.
as the minutes ticked by, xaver's voice remained a constant presence in their ears, a steady anchor in the midst of chaos. with each breath, they drew closer to their objective, their movements synchronized by an unspoken bond forged in the crucible of countless missions past.
"remember," xaver said, his voice echoing with quiet intensity, "watch each other's backs, adapt to the situation, and get the job done."
as xaver stepped through the polished glass doors of the firm, he blended seamlessly into the bustling crowd, his demeanor calm and unassuming as he moved through the lobby, exchanging polite nods and firm handshakes with the various employees and visitors.
with each interaction, xaver's keen eyes scanned the faces before him, searching for any signs of deception or ulterior motives. he listened intently to the snippets of conversation that floated through the air, his mind already racing with possibilities.
suddenly, a voice crackled in xaver's earbud, jolting him from his thoughts. it was alex, stationed in the lobby, alerting him to multiple suspicious individuals gathering nearby, each carrying medium-sized bags.
xaver's heart quickened as he processed the information, his instincts kicking into overdrive. gray who was watching the live feed from the van, confirmed the presence of the suspicious individuals and the contents of their bags through the x-ray scans feature he had. "they have guns inside of their bags vy" gray informed.
with a small hum to his team, xaver moved with purpose, his steps calculated as he discreetly made his way to the nearby fire bell. without hesitation, he reached out and triggered the alarm, the shrill sound echoing through the lobby and sending the occupants into a frenzy of panic.
while people scrambled for the exits, xaver remained calm and composed, his eyes never leaving the suspicious individuals as they attempted to blend into the chaos. with a subtle gesture, he signaled to rhemi on the rooftop, who adjusted his scope, ready to intervene if necessary.
a sudden click echoed through the lobby as gray, working from the van, hacked into the security system, locking the doors and trapping the perpetrators inside. the sound of gunfire reverberated through the air as the perpetrators, realizing they were trapped, drew their weapons and opened fire.
as chaos erupted in the lobby of the firm, xaver and alex sprang into action, their training kicking in as they faced the threat head-on. with swift movements, they flipped over nearby sofas, using them as makeshift barricades to shield themselves from the hail of bullets.
xaver and alex returned fire with precision and determination, their shots ringing out amidst the chaos as they fought to neutralize the threat.
but just as they thought they had gained the upper hand, the situation took a turn for the worse. the elevator doors dinged, and to their shock, multiple people emerged into the chaos. xaver cursed under his breath, his heart sinking at the realization that not everyone had evacuated as they had thought.
with a sense of urgency, xaver turned to alex, his voice urgent as he shouted over the din of gunfire. "get them out the back door, now! i'll cover you!"
as alex sprang into action, guiding the bewildered bystanders to safety, another elevator dinged, revealing a figure xaver never expected to see amidst the chaos: julliette whitlock.
without hesitation, xaver rushed towards her, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he pulled her towards the nearest table, seeking shelter from the gunfire.
as gunfire continued to echo through the chaotic lobby, xaver found himself huddled behind the table with julliette, the cacophony of shots punctuated by the occasional sniper round from rhemi's position.
"why are you here?" julliette's voice cut through the chaos, her eyes searching his for answers. "and why do you have a gun? who are those people, and why are they shooting at you?"
xaver's jaw tightened at the barrage of questions, but he remained composed, his gaze meeting julliette's with a steely determination. "there's no time for explanations right now," he replied, his voice firm but tinged with urgency. "you need to stay here and stay safe. i'll handle this."
before julliette could protest, xaver rose to his feet, his movements swift and purposeful as he surveyed the scene before him. with a nod to Juliette, he dashed towards the source of the gunfire, his gun raised and ready as he braced himself for the confrontation ahead.
he moved through the chaos, dodging bullets and returning fire with precision until the final shots rang out, silence descended upon the once-chaotic lobby, broken only by the sound of xaver's heavy breathing. slumping down against the nearest wall, he closed his eyes for a brief moment, exhaustion weighing heavily upon him.
he couldn't help but feel julliette's disappointed gaze bore into him. her words cut deep, slicing through the haze of adrenaline and leaving him feeling exposed and vulnerable.
"i thought you were a good guy," julliette's voice was quiet, tinged with disappointment. "but now, it just looks like you're a cruel blooded murderer in my eyes."
xaver's jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides as anger simmered beneath the surface. 'how dare she judge him after all he had done to protect her and the others?' but instead of lashing out, he swallowed his pride, his voice barely above a whisper as he leaned in close to her ear.
"you have no idea what it takes to do what i do," he whispered, his tone cold and cutting. "you think you know me, but you don't know anything."
the shock registered in julliette's eyes was unmistakable, guilt flashing across her features as his words sank in. for a moment, they locked gazes, the air thick with tension and unspoken regrets.
before julliette could respond, alex appeared at xaver's side, his presence a welcome distraction from the charged atmosphere between them. with a nod to his brother, xaver rose to his feet, his expression stoic as he prepared to leave the firm behind.
as they made their way towards the exit, julliette's voice echoed through the lobby, a mix of anger and desperation in her tone.
"don't you dare meet me as a suspect next," she shouted after them, her words a final plea. "i won't let you go if you do."
but xaver didn't look back. with alex at his side, he walked out of the firm, leaving julliette behind to grapple with her own doubts and uncertainties.
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TWO FACED
FanficThe story of the wong brothers who was raised to be killing machines for a certain goal but as they go on, they find themselves going through multiple challenges. Will they be able to overcome it?
