Chapter 974

Zero was the most dangerous assassin in the organization. His strikes were ruthless, and he never missed a target. No matter how difficult the mission, he always escaped unscathed.

That time he was captured by the Dark Web? It was all part of his plan. If he didn't want to be caught, no one could get near him.

Back in the organization, Vivian might have been his equal. But years away from the killing game had dulled her edge. What chilled her more was realizing Zero had wanted her dead for years.

She didn't understand. She'd never competed for power, only survival. Why would Zero want her eliminated?

"Vivian!" Isabella's voice snapped her back to reality.

She blinked. "What?"

"What's our next move? How do we take down Zero?"

Vivian considered. "We could partner with Patrick Alpinus. He's been investigating the Dark Web. He'll be interested."

"But we only get one shot," she added. "If we fail, Zero will never trust me again."

Isabella frowned. "Too risky. Will Ethan Roscente approve?"

"I don't need his permission." Vivian's tone was steel.

"What if Zero plans to kill you? You're eight months pregnant. You can't move like before..."

Vivian knew the dangers. But she had no choice.

"Maybe..." Isabella hesitated. "Pretend to be with him? He likes you, doesn't he?"

Vivian scoffed. "I can't do that."

She drew clear lines. How could she play nice with someone who wanted her dead? Especially when she felt nothing for Zero.

"Life never goes as planned," Vivian sighed. "All I wanted was peace, but trouble keeps finding me."

Only eighteen months since her divorce, yet it felt like half a lifetime. Eight months pregnant, and she hadn't stopped running.

Would she even get a quiet postpartum recovery? She doubted it.