Those who tried to shoot Kenneth fell to the ground before they could even fire their guns.
The trap's purpose was to lure him out, so Boss knew they had an advantage over him. It would be hard to find the location of the sniper.
Boss narrowed his gaze as he watched Kenneth coming to him.
He knew a brutal fight was unavoidable.
“What's wrong? Are you going to hide again?” Kenneth asked.
After a pause, he added, “I want you dead. If you're willing to show yourself, I might spare your men's lives.”
Boss' fists balled up as an ugly scowl flitted across his face.
Right then, one of his men spoke up. “Boss, I'll cover you so you can get into the last car. Perhaps we can make it out safely!”
Despite that, Boss said nothing.
“Ha! I thought you were a capable man. Turns out you're a coward who hides behind your men. I have overestimated you!” Kenneth's voice rang out intermittently.
Boss knew Kenneth was trying to provoke him, but it worked on him.
He got to his feet instantly, refusing to hide anymore.
“Boss!” His subordinate immediately raised his gun to protect him.
Glaring at Kenneth, Boss strode out of his hiding place.
Kenneth gazed at him. “You finally reveal yourself, huh?”
“What do you want?”
“What else? I want you dead, of course.” Kenneth's eyes turned red with bloodlust as he flashed a smirk. “So? Are you going to hand your life on a platter to me? Or should I kill you myself?”
“Do you think you're capable enough to kill me?” Boss gritted out.
“Why don't we give it a try and find out?”
Boss shot him a level look. “One on one?”
“I've been waiting for you to say that!” came Kenneth's reply.
Hearing that, Boss glanced in the direction of the sniper. “What about him?”
“If your men don't move, he won't move, too,” Kenneth told him.
Boss turned over his shoulder and commanded, “No one is to interfere.”
“Yes, sir!” his subordinates replied in unison.
Subsequently, Kenneth and Boss gazed at each other silently.
In the dark, the cars' headlights shone on the ground and reflected on them. The hatred they had for each other was evident in their eyes.
Boss shrugged out of his jacket and tossed it aside.
He planned on attacking Kenneth when the latter least expected it. Alas, Kenneth immediately dodged him when he took action.
They got entangled in a fight, raining punches and kicks on each other.
Every strike was deadly and vicious.
Soon, both sustained injuries.
Boss glowered at Kenneth. “J, you should feel lucky that I didn't come to you. I can't believe you have the guts to come to me.”
“You murdered her parents, so I must end your life personally to take revenge on her behalf!” Kenneth declared.
“Did she send you here?” Boss inquired.
“How is that any different?”
Boss pondered over his question. “If she discovered the truth, she would've shown up personally instead of sending you here. I believe she doesn't know the truth yet. Am I right?”
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