Diana

Without stopping in her tracks; Diana headed toward her hotel room. The only thought that occupied her mind was getting rid of Shane.

It's like being possessed, as her gaze looked void of all emotions

"Where is she?" Alex asked.

It was only 2 guards that appeared, while the others are taking care of the corpse.

Alex face went pale immediately he heard the details of what happened. He couldn't believe his ears, and just like Diana; he was in a trance for a long while.

Just that, in his case; he needed to act like man. He felt his heart ache and demanded to see the corpse. He wanted to see for himself what his child had done.

Should he be proud? Should he be sad? Alex, who always thought he's in control of his emotions and everything was at lost this time.

He finally chickened out and asked not to see it anymore. The guards, who were more like agents and had both connection with underworld people as well as those in the government, began their investigation immediately.

They contact their people and the person who assigned them to protect Alex and report the attempt, while Alex was questioned, based on what Diana said about him knowing who the culprit was.

Alex didn't hold back these time and confessed that it was Shane and even gave an account of what they've been facing from him.

How the girl that left was supposed to be with him right now and even said Stella was caged in his place, based on what Diana said.

He knew his family has tried to talk to him about Stella, but he refused to listen to them. He didn't want to leave her out and later regret it when he finds out things aren't as he thought.

He's scared his child might get hurt during his hesitation. After giving thorough details about everything; he left for his home to think. Think about his life and how he was a mere coward who couldn't protect his own child.

He felt like a failure as a man and a father. Diana was able to defend herself, she saved him a few hours ago, she confidently came to this town, despite the danger.

Yes! others might find it cool, but it's scary to him. As a father, he knew his child should probably be working and enjoying her romance life right now. She didn't have to be cool, she didn't have to stain her hands with blood, when she's not a surgeon or a police.

It hurts like hell. He felt his heart broke and blamed himself for everything. He felt incompetent. It didn't take long before he received a call.

He has locked himself in his room, while thinking. Picking up the call, which was from the daughter of his powerful collaborator.

Also, the main reason behind the heavy protection is related to man's daughter, being interested in him.

She was the one who dug up information about him and discovered that his accident wasn't ordinary and called her father's attention to it.

He declined her interest and made it clear to her that he never planned to have any woman in his life as a lover, which the woman didn't mind.

She claimed she admired him and wouldn't mind them being just friends, which isn't a problem for Alex, since both are business partners.

"Hey Xander! are you okay? I heard you were nearly assassinated." the woman's voice came through.

"I'm fine Liz." Alex replied in a casual tone.

"Can we meet? I heard everything as well. I can't believe that guy is such a monster." Liz said.

Alex felt embarrassed. They were talking about Shane like he's some kind of god. They were probably of the same age, yet he felt like he's his son or something.

"Next time Liz. I'm not in the mood for that now." he replied and was about to end the call.

"Xander I'm worried. should I come over to your place?" she asked.

Alex took a deep sigh, "thanks Liz, but you shouldn't. Let's talk some other time." He replied and ended the call.

...

Meanwhile.

Shane was just leaving his company after the successful meeting. The news of Alex's death will complete his joy.

All he wanted right now is to have his wife in his arms, as he didn't spend the night with her, all thanks to Diana, who caused trouble for him.

Immediately he got home; he had a contented smile on his face, had a nice bath and awaits Stella's arrival.

He had made his research and knew that if he's not careful with his plan on getting rid of Alex; he might get in trouble.

He has skilled men at his disposal, but what happened when the opponent has more. What happened when his own were illegal but the opponents are both into government and underground.

That's why he had instructed the guy named Shadow, who was already killed by Diana to shoot him and escape.

With Alex current health problem; he wouldn't survive a shot for sure.

If not for the fact that he suspected Alex to be involved in the hacking and wanted to get rid of him before he become untouchable; he wouldn't have attempted his assassination.

"You asked for this bastard." he muttered and got up from the bed as he heard Stella's footsteps.

His heart warmed and raced. Despite being with her for a very long time; his heart still couldn't calm whenever she was around him.

Stella opened the door and saw him approaches. Just like Shane's heart can't stop racing whenever she's around; Stella's entire being couldn't help but creeped and felt disgusted whenever he's around.

She stopped in her tracks and watched him get to where she stood. Seeing the unusual calm expression on his face; she wondered what's wrong with him.

He looked at her with a calm and innocent expression that made her want to grab a knife and ripped it off his face.

"Welcome my love." Shane said and wrapped his arm around her tightly. He breath in her scent and felt every nerve in his body relax.

....

Meanwhile.

After Diana returned to her hotel room; she had prepared another disguise and has been lurking around Stella's mall.

She traced her all the way, and now; she's staring at Shane's residence.

She wondered how he managed to still stay alive. Looking at the window that just got it's curtain closed by a man's figure, which was no doubt Shane's; she knew climbing up to the window will be a piece of cake.

All she needed to do was get past his guards. But first, she needed to hack into the security and turned off all alarm that could get the guards attention to them, while she ripped his head off.

After a few deductions; she left to make her preparation. But one thing is sure tonight; one of them must die today.