Chapter 90: Deep into the Villa

"What's the situation with the target?" Inside a villa in Eagle Ridge, assassins dressed in black bulletproof vests and wearing black masks filled the room.

Each of them held the finest automatic rifles, with handguns on their waists, and their hands constantly adjusting the weapons' settings.

Equipped with an array of gear including lasers, smoke bombs, and flashbangs, they appeared to have better equipment than even the Special Forces.

"The target is completely unaware and still in the villa, seemingly absorbed in reading."

The leader pondered for a moment and asked, "Have we figured out who planted the bomb at Eagle Ridge, forcing everyone in the neighborhood to leave?"

"We currently have no leads. We speculate that this group is connected to the military in Freton City. Harold came, but he didn't take care of it, and left with his men."

"So, the bomb is still here?" The leader felt a bit apprehensive. He thought no one would be so insane as to blow up the entire Eagle Ridge just to kill one target. Yet, he also feared encountering some lunatic organization. If they were to carry out such an attack, the neighborhood would be buried alongside them.

"They definitely wouldn't do that. Eagle Ridge is full of tycoons. If their homes were blown up, the authorities in Diony Country wouldn't allow it. No matter which organization planted the bomb, Diony Country will find and destroy it. It wouldn't be worth it. Even fools wouldn't dare."

The leader nodded in agreement. "That's true."

"Have you found members from other organizations?"

The spy continued to report, "Eagle Ridge currently has over a hundred assassins. It's impossible to determine the exact number of organizations. If we wait a bit longer, more assassins will definitely arrive. Boss, should we make the first move?"

The leader was contemplating this as well. Logically, it would be best to proceed with caution and test the waters in this kind of mission. However, after looking into Henry's background, he didn't feel there was anything to worry about. He was just a rogue from a small family, only was connected to Nicholas.

If it were Nicholas, he might hesitate, but with someone like Henry, there didn't seem to be anything to be concerned about.

"There's been a massive update!" Another subordinate came in reporting, brimming with excitement. "Henry's bounty has suddenly increased to one billion US dollars, with a note added. Killing Henry with a single shot earns you a billion dollars. If a video of Henry being tortured to death is submitted, the bounty will double!"

"What's going on?" The leader was taken aback upon hearing this news. Typically, bounties are only increased when the hitman finds the target difficult to eliminate. But now, they hadn't even made their move yet, and the bounty kept rising?

Little did he know, just moments ago, Henry had sent Anna a video of her affair, recorded very clearly. Anna went mad instantly, prompting the increase in the bounty, not wanting Henry to live another second.

"We can't hesitate any longer! Let's make a move!"

Two billion US dollars had already made the leader uncontrollably excited. With this money, the organization's scale could be further enhanced. They couldn't afford to miss out.

"Yes, Sir!"

The black-clad, masked assassins swiftly responded and skillfully jumped out from the entrance and every window, silently infiltrating Henry's villa.

Gunshots rang out immediately, and one of the assassins stopped in his tracks, clutching his chest. Additional bloody holes appeared, and he fell to the ground with a slight thud sound.

"Damn it!" the leader roared softly into the communicator, "Didn't you say the target was unaware? How did they counterattack as soon as you neared the villa?"

The scout hurriedly explained, "I swear, that Henry really is a fool. He has no idea that we are surrounding him!"

"Then who fired the gun?" the leader asked angrily.

"It's another assassin group. They are also observing the villa and must be firing shots to make trouble for us."

"Damn it!" The leader finally understood. At this moment, gunshots continued to sound, with one even whizzing closely past his body.

The leader no longer hesitated. "Charge! No need to hide anymore. Storm the villa and be the first to capture Henry."

His subordinates swiftly dashed forward like cheetahs, one by one diving into the villa.

The leader also smashed through the glass and entered. He glanced back and found that among the other buildings of the villa complex, there were numerous vague figures rushing towards them.

"They can't resist after seeing us take action. They've all come over."

The leader cursed, feeling his heart bleeding.

Even if they entered first, they wouldn't be able to capture Henry if they found him. Torturing him with a recorded video was as good as shooting him dead.

This entry and exit alone equated to a loss of one billion US dollars!

The more he thought about it, the worse he felt, but now was not the time to be remorseful. The leader picked up his rifle and walked deeper into the villa.

The Eagle Ridge villas were not small in size, and the one Henry lived in was close to a thousand square meters with many rooms. If Henry hid, it wouldn't be easy to find him.

The leader sighed in frustration and adjusted his earpiece. "Be careful, don't leave any room unchecked. I suspect this kind of house should have secret rooms or a basement!"

After giving the instructions, there was silence through the earpiece.

The leader was stunned. Typically, his subordinates should have replied. Why was no one speaking?

Even if someone had encountered enemies and was in stealth mode, it was impossible for all of his subordinates to be in a situation like that.

At this moment, the leader suddenly realized a very serious problem.

Every billionaire must have bodyguards, but they had been inside for so long and not a single gunshot was heard. It was clearly abnormal!

He stared at the depths of the corridor, suddenly feeling uneasy, hesitating to go further.

"Don't scare yourself. If you hesitate any longer, we'll lose a billion dollars!" The leader muttered to himself and raised his gun, continuing deeper into the villa.

However, unlike before, he was now cautious with every step. When he opened each room, he would push it open and swiftly move aside, afraid of an ambush behind the door.

But after a while, there was still no movement. He felt like he was scaring himself.

Could it be that his subordinates had already captured Henry and were keeping him hidden in the basement?

This would explain the lack of communication. Many basements completely blocked signals unless there were specific circuits to prevent high-tech detection methods.

The leader gradually relaxed, but when he pushed open another door, he tensed up again at the sight inside. A young man exuding an icy aura had crushed the throat of an assassin, and with the sudden force, blood splattered onto his face. He seemed indifferent, even wearing a slight look of pleasure, as if he had just been playing with a cute little cat or dog instead of killing someone. That was my subordinate! The leader stared at his lifeless subordinate, his face frozen in horror, and he himself fell into inexplicable panic.