The Bodyguard System

"All of you, your arms into the air. I don't want to repeat myself. If you make me repeat myself, I'm going to shoot you right now."

Scarlet, the branch manager, and Sylvia immediately raised their hands into the air. As for Jaden, he hesitated for a moment, before he followed suit. He understood one thing, despite being strong, he was not strong in the face of the bullets.

When second tiger saw that the group was complying, he was immediately relaxed. At least he did not find a group of stubborn people, where he would be forced to use the bullets to convince them to do something.

"All of you, squat down right now." Second tiger immediately instructed.

Jaden and the rest of the group immediately followed. Despite how unwilling they were, in the face of over 10 guns being pointed towards them, they had no choice but to comply.

Second tiger and his group immediately walked over. Second tiger began scrutinizing the group, and finally, his gaze landed on the branch manager.

"Humph! What luck this is. I had thought that I was going to be unlucky today, but it seems that there is going to be some luck for me." Second tiger said as he immediately pulled up the branch manager by the color of his shirt.

The branch manager on the other hand was completely frightened upon being picked up by second tiger. As for what second tiger was talking about, he did not know. All that he cared about right now was to survive.

"Sir…boss, you should not care about a small figure like me. This group of people is from a very influential family, and they definitely are more useful in this situation. In fact, if you have them, you can get even more money from them, without being targeted that much, as compared to if you target Vyon bank." The branch manager stated as fast as he could.

His voice was trembling, and so was his body. At this moment, he was already soaked in sweat, as if a person had just splashed water on him. He was currently not wearing his coat, and so, his white shirt was currently showing his body beneath it.

Both Scarlet and Sylvia were completely incensed after hearing what the branch manager had said. This guy was definitely trying to push the blame to them, in order to be able to survive.

If they had not been here, the bank would have been targeted. So, why was it that they were going to be affected because of this guy's loud mouth?

The two of them had always kept a low profile, making sure that they were not known in the public. But of course, that did not imply that they were not known in the circle of the rich people within the city.

This branch manager was somebody who knew much about the Johnsons. And so, he believed that he would be able to trick second tiger to target the two of them, considering that they were an easier target as compared to robbing a bank.

Second tiger could not help but raise his brows upon hearing that. He looked at the two ladies, before looking at Jaden. Then, he shifted his gaze and looked back at the branch manager.

"Edward Alonso, the branch manager of Vyon bank. I am here to get something, but somehow, I did not find it. Do you mind telling me where you kept it?" Second tiger immediately asked.

It was not that he was not interested in dealing with Scarlet and the rest of the group, but instead, what he came here for was the priority. If he could find what he came for, then, the rest could be considered as a bonus.

In fact, he did not mind if he left without getting any more benefits, considering that just finding what he had come here for was enough.

Edward was immediately shocked upon hearing that. It seemed that this group of people was not here to rob the bank the money, but instead, it seemed that they came here to rob something that was brought to the bank for safe-keeping.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about. If I knew what item it is that you were talking about, I would have given it to you." Edward immediately stated.

That was actually the truth. If he knew what it was that second tiger was here for, he would have already given it out. He was a person who cherished his life more than the job that he was having. What was the use of having the job, if he did not have the chance of living?

Second tiger squinted his eyes upon hearing that. This was something that even he himself had been sent here to rob, and the one that had sent them was definitely not somebody from a small background.

Could it be true that even the branch manager of such a big bank did not know about the item itself? But thinking much about it, it seemed possible. If that item was of great importance, it was not impossible for the one who had brought it here for safe-keeping to make sure that nobody knew about it.

"The item was supposed to be in drawer number 18. Why is it that there is nothing there? The draw is completely empty." Second tiger asked.

Edward on the other hand began thinking, draw number 18? No matter how much he thought about it, he could not find anything related to it in his memories.

"I… I'm sorry. I just transferred here about 2 months ago. And ever since I came here, I have not transferred anything from any of the drawers. Even though I was able to put in a few items, I never touched draw number 18." Edward responded fearfully.

He was afraid that due to his response, he was going to be killed. It was just that he could not bring himself to lie that he knew where it was, when he did not even know what it was that they were looking for.

If he knew what it was that they were looking for, and happened to know where something like that could be found, he would immediately point it towards it. There was no need for him to keep such secrets, when his life was at stake.

Second tiger obviously did not believe what Edward has said. He believed that this guy might be hiding the information from him. So, he pointed the gun towards Edward's head.

"If you continue lying to me, believe it or not, I'm going to blow your brains." Second tiger stated seriously. At the same time, his finger was already closer to the trigger, indicating that he could pull it at any second.

Edward nearly wet himself upon hearing second tiger's words and seeing his actions. From the eyes that were exposed from the mask, Edward could immediately tell that this guy was definitely not a good one.

So of course, he believed that since this guy had already said that he would kill him if he lied, then that implied that this was the truth.

With his body shaking even more, Edward responded, "I'm not lying to you! I'm telling you the truth. I just got transferred here after I received a promotion. I don't have much information about the transfers of items, but perhaps the records has the information that you are looking for."

Second tiger could not help but frown behind his mask. From the tone that Edward was speaking with, it was clear that he was not lying. It was just that second tiger was reluctant to believe him.

BANG!!

A gunshot resounded in the air, accompanied by a shrill scream from Edward. Just in case, second tiger had actually shot Edward on his thigh.

Due to the pain and the fear upon knowing that he had been shot, Edward immediately wet himself. At the same time, he held his thigh that was bleeding profusely where it had been shot.

"I'm asking again. This time, I will shoot you in the head instead of your foot." Second tiger threatened once again.

Edward on the other hand could not help but want to curse hard. He had already told the truth, but the other party did not believe him. What was he supposed to do? Was he supposed to lie? But if he lied, he was going to be killed!

Trying to endure the pain that he was experiencing, he shakily said, "I have told you…the truth. I have…not lied. I don't have any…clue about what it is…that you are asking about."

Second tiger immediately realized that this guy was speaking the truth without hiding anything. Unless this guy was a masochist, and was not afraid of dying, then he would continue lying.

But there was nothing that he could do for the time being. If there was time, he would not have a hesitated to go through the records that recorded the transfer of items within those drawers.

But with two consecutive shots, it was clear that the attention that they had attracted was not small. And so, it was better for them to get out of here right now, rather than continue waiting.

If they waited any longer, they might end up being surrounded. At that time, it would be extremely difficult to be able to break out of this building.

"F*ck it!" Second tiger cursed before he looked at the three other people present. After a moment of contemplation, he immediately pointed his gun towards them.

"You will be coming with me and my group. As for if I am going to release you or not after we escape from this place, that will depend on my mood." Second tiger stated.