8) An Old Friend
After arriving at Titus' bar General Summers and Uncle Stefan commanded their men to stand guard to ensure no one ambushes them or tries to tamper with the vehicles. Stefan and Summers walk in but before Micheal can walk through the door Titus takes him to the side for a private conversation.
"Micheal, I need you to stay outside as well," Titus says in a whisper so no one else could hear but Micheal interrupts.
"Is this because of earlier?" Micheal asks disappointedly and angry.
"No, I trust only one person. You need to ensure that Summers' and Stefan's men stay in line. there is no telling who Lord Crewe bought. He may owe the Italian Mob but he has money. Not to mention we don't know if Summers is going to turn on us in there. If she or Stefan does it's best that only one of us is there and the other is out here taking care of the henchmen." Titus whispers quickly to Micheal
"So, in other words, you think me more capable of taking on these guys? I don't know if I should take it as a compliment or insult. They have two .50 Cals, Titus."
"You are a trained Ninja and Knight. I am sure you can handle it." Titus pats Micheal's shoulder "Revenge is best served medium raw and almost frozen." Titus smirks before locking the bar door.
When Titus walks in he notice that Mike had already cleared the bar before they arrived. He spots Stefan and Summers chatting at a table in the center of the room. Each having their preferred drink in hand. Well, bottle in Stefan's case. Mike approached Titus.
"The prisoners are still in the basement. They are in pain but alive and healthy." Mike smirks with the satisfaction of his work.
"Good, now I will talk to Uncle Stefan and this General Summers. If you see any sign of treachery don't hesitate to blow their brains out. Is that understood?"
"Perfectly, my Lord." Grins at the thought of one of those sorry souls making the mistake.
I wonder what kind of old friends they are thought Titus as he sits at the table.
"Will your brother not be joining us, Lord Titus?" Questions General Summers with a surprised face.
"Oh no, he is not one for political conversations. He offered to help keep watch outside the bar. Micheal is one more interested in battle rather than discussion." Which was mostly true. "What is it that you wished to talk about?"
"We have reason to believe that the man we are after is the same that is responsible for the ambush back there. " Summers replies matter of factly.
"What makes you think that and who is he?" demands Titus, keeping one hand under the table as they spoke.
"He is a former Alumni Contractor gone dark. His name real name is unknown, he used the name, Eric Smith. His whole team went missing after the last assignment they were given. Surveillance shows evidence that he has had much contact with Lord Crewe. I believe that Lord Crewe and Smith made a deal."
"What was his last assignment?" asks Stefan with interests.
"I can see that happening. What do you think the deal was?" Intrigue appears on Titus' face.
"I believe the deal was for the resources found here on the island, specifically the unusually high deposits of rare metals like titanium. Smith would be willing to sell them to the highest bidder, particularly the ones with gold. Seven years back, Smith and a team of five Alumni Contractors were sent to protect a warlord in Afganistan. The warlord was helping the CIA track down a high-level terrorist. The team disappeared shortly after the warlord and his men were killed. It is believed that the team was bought out by rivals of the warlord." Summers recites her intel.
"Well seems we shall have our hands full. Thanks, Summers." Stefan extends a hand toward Summers who gladly shakes it.
"It is a pleasure, old friend, you would do the same for me. Lord Titus, there is also a million silver talent reward for each you and your brother. I suggest you two be careful out there. I have no interest in the reward it requires the head of each as proof. I am a soldier, not an assassin." Summers says anticipating his thoughts. "If you need assistance to give me a call me and my soldiers are always ready for some action."
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