Agent Red

Chapter 14: Plot after plot

Lily and Autumn wasted no time once the venue finally cleared and the chaos died down. They moved to a hidden rooftop where Autumn recalibrated the detonator that linked to all her city-planted explosive devices. The cold wind brushed their bruised faces as they reviewed each coordinate with silent precision. Lily kept glancing at her sister, still overwhelmed by the truth of their connection. Autumn remained focused, but her chest was tight with worry about what awaited them next. She whispered that their parents deserved justice more than ever.

Autumn explained every device she hid years ago, all disguised as broken utilities or abandoned electric panels. Lily listened in awe at the level of planning her sister had done long before she knew the truth. Each explosive was engineered to activate only at Autumn's command, guaranteeing that no innocent would be harmed accidentally. Lily nodded, understanding that Autumn had always been ten steps ahead of everyone. The realization made her feel safe despite the circumstances. She knew their enemies underestimated her sister deeply.

The boss of the Escape Company was already panicking when he saw the international news flashing Autumn's leaked evidence. He slammed his fist on the table upon learning she exposed the truth about the president's son. His men trembled, knowing Autumn was dangerous even without lifting a finger. Agent X watched silently, observing the boss's unraveling composure. He had never seen the boss this shaken. The room felt heavier as the boss ordered an immediate evacuation.

Autumn smirked when she saw the news update as well, acknowledging the shift in global power. She leaned back on her seat, satisfied that one major part of her long-term revenge already succeeded. Lily watched her sister with admiration, realizing how much pain Autumn must have carried all her life. But despite the heaviness, Autumn's smile had a softness meant only for her. Lily squeezed her hand, silently thanking her for surviving. Autumn squeezed back, silently promising she'd make sure Lily survived too.

The Escape Company fled to an unmarked island, carrying only their elites and their boss's most valuable equipment. They left behind decoy trails, hoping to confuse both sisters. Agent X requested additional troops to secure their escape path, but the boss refused, too paranoid to trust anyone. He insisted on disappearing entirely until a new plan was formed. His obsession with eliminating Autumn grew stronger by the minute. Fear and hatred clouded his every command.

Meanwhile, Lily and Autumn traveled by helicopter toward a dense forest near the mountains. Their allies soldiers disguised among civilians guided them from below. These soldiers had switched sides after seeing the truth exposed to the world. Each step Lily and Autumn took was now backed by justice, not secrecy. The sisters felt empowered knowing they were no longer alone. The forest became their temporary base of operations.

Inside a makeshift cabin, Autumn laid out all her weapons on the wooden table. Lily assisted her by sorting bullets and checking communication devices. The air smelled like pine and gasoline as they prepared for the inevitable confrontation. Autumn's movements were calm, methodical, and almost surgical. Lily admired how her sister could shift from silent tenderness to hardened precision in seconds. She aspired to match that level of control.

Autumn's mind wandered back to the children once used by the Escape Company. She clenched her jaw remembering how the boss turned innocent lives into weapons. Lily watched her, sensing the lingering guilt. But Autumn assured her that she had a plan involving those very children. She wanted to give them freedom after one final mission. It was the least she could do for the ones who never had a choice.

The children, despite their training, had hearts that longed for normal lives. Autumn promised them that after this mission, they would never be used again. She taught them how to defend themselves without harming the innocent. Lily watched the sessions, shocked at how gentle Autumn could be with them. The children saw her as a protector rather than a weapon. Their trust strengthened the sisters' resolve.