Winner Takes All
Chapter 487 Looking For Death

Finally, Carlos agreed.

But he requested Jack to postpone their departure date by a day.

Isaac and he needed some time to plan their route and the safety measures along the way carefully.

As this was an attempt to dupe the mastermind out, they needed to ensure their safety while achieving their goal. Then only could their mission be considered a success.

If they were jeopardized in the process, that would mean they failed.

Jack did not object to the plan. He too, was willing to risk it to find out the person in the dark.

However, he wasn't reckless to the point of being ignorant. It was a matter of course for them to prepare in case there was danger.

Isaac and Carlos came out of Jack's room.

Only then did they realize Rena never left.

Instead, she was in the yard, sitting on the stone stool in a daze. She propped her chin in the palm of her right hand as she stared blankly into space.

"Rena..."

Carlos approached her.

"You agreed to his plan?"

Without looking back at her grandfather, Rena spoke with a trembling voice.

Carlos could only smile bitterly, "Although it is dangerous, it is the best plan we have now. Otherwise, both sides will continue to be in a deadlock. Negligence is bound to happen one day, and that will only cause more harm to all of us."

Rena sucked in a deep breath as she moved her right hand to wipe the corner of her eyes subtly.

Then, she looked up at Carlos and said with determination, "Let me tag along!"

"No!"

Carlos' expression turned solemn, "This is a life and death matter. You can't take this risk with us!"

"Why? I'm one of the lieutenants of Grand Freemasons. I'm sure I can help in some way!"

Rena retorted stubbornly, "Grandpa, both you and my brother are going, so why can't I go with you guys?"

"Rena, listen to your grandfather."

Isaac put his hand on Rena's shoulder, "It's going to be dangerous, and as a girl, it will be even more challenging for you. Plus...Anyway, you cannot come with us no matter what." Actually, he wanted to mention Rena's crush on Jack.

Even Isaac, who spent little time with the two youngsters could see her feelings for Jack, what more to say Carlos?

And because she liked him, they were afraid she would act recklessly in the face of danger.

Isaac did not want to see such a situation.

Before Rena could speak again, Carlos waved his right hand and said with a stern expression.

"I can spoil you and let you be for any other matters, but for this trip, you are not allowed to come along. If you continue to be obdurate, don't blame me for grounding you!"

After Carlos finished his words, he left the scene with Isaac.

As for Rena, she froze on the spot.

Her teary and beautiful eyes were filled with strong determination.

She bit on her lips and clenched teeth, but her gaze was fixed in the direction of Jack's room.

One day was not enough for Carlos and Isaac to be fully prepared for the plan.

From planning the route to the placement of protective forces and investigators along the way as well as the arrangement of the fleet were matters that took up a lot of time and effort when added together. It was already late at night when Carlos and Isaac dragged their tired bodies into Jack's room once again.

"This is the itinerary for tomorrow."

Isaac placed a map in front of Jack.

Jack took a glance, "The whole route is three kilometres long?"

"Isn't that enough to make the opponent go crazy?" Isaac laughed.

Jack shook, "I'm afraid that they might be overly rational."

Isaac and Carlos were stunned at the same time.

Soon after, Jack took out another map.

"This is the route I planned out, and it's five kilometres long. Take a look."

Although Carlos was exhausted, he stood up from the chair and went to the bedside to look at the map together with Isaac.

One glance at the map, and both of their expressions changed drastically.

"This won't do!"

Their reactions did not come as a surprise to Jack because he knew that the route he planned was too extreme.

Isaac said seriously, "For the three-kilometre route we planned, it is highly plausible for us to take control of the situation and ensure your safety."

Then, he pointed to Jack's map, "But the route you planned is too remote and dense with buildings. There are too many spots for possible assassination. Plus, there's even a slum on the way. It's the dirtiest and filthiest place."

"It's even difficult for the Grand Freemasons to enter this kind of place. In other words, once we enter the slum area, which is about one kilometre long, it will be almost impossible for us to protect you."

"We need to fix this. It's the road to death."

Carlos gave his earnest opinions, leaving no room for rebuttal, "Even if we put aside how complicated this route and its surroundings are, this slum alone is enough for the opponent to ambush you a thousand times. Don't forget that they were able to block the roads when they wanted to kill you the last time!"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly tensed.

Jack was silent for a moment.

Then, he said slowly, "I'm already a disabled persona anyway. If I'm going to die, I will drag them down this road with me. You guys are playing too safe with that route. They won't be fooled."

"You..."

"Jack Hughes!"

Isaac and Carlos had a change in their expressions, furious to the brim.

Jack stretched his arms and said, "All of us know that the slum is the best place to plan an ambush, including those people. We need to pay the price if we want to get what we want. If we don't show them our weak points and that they were rational in analyzing the situation, would there be any meaning to this trip?"

He paused, then added again, "Judging from all the assassinations these days, you must've realized how they had been enduring their desires, right?"

Carlos and Isaac's expressions were dark.

They were in a dilemma.

A risky trip had turned into a death trap. Such a change made it difficult for both of them to calm down even if they had faced situations as such before.

Extending the distance had already increased the danger, and there was even a slum on the way!

At the sight of the hesitant looks on Carlos and Isaac's faces, Jack chuckled, "Don't forget about the plan Mr. Ward and I have."

Both of them met eyes and exchanged gazes.

They thought for another few seconds.

Finally, Carlos lowered his head and agreed to the plan, "We'll go with your plan. But since you designed the route, we will be the ones to give orders during the trip, and you need to listen to us. As you will be in the same car as the mafia boss tomorrow, you must obey him too."

"Sure."

Jack threw a meaningful glance at Isaac.

After they redesigned the whole plan, then only did both the elders turned to leave.

They entered the yard.

Carlos stopped walking abruptly and said in a deep voice, "Mafia boss, I'm sorry."

Isaac smiled faintly, "You are just putting our lives in a bundle together as a warning to him not to act recklessly. I understand your intentions."

Carlos felt relieved when he heard those words.

That was exactly what he was planning.

Jack designed the route by himself in secret, and the fact that it was such a deadly one was enough to frighten Carlos.

If he dared to come up with such a map, Carlos really couldn't guarantee that Jack would not do anything crazier along the way.

Therefore, he could only control him with the mafia boss.

"Thanks for understanding."

Isaac waved his hand, "I'll do all I can to protect Mr. Hughes tomorrow. We will live and die together."