Chapter 4 Rising Above Challenges

"Get him!" Evelyn Shaw commanded, and her team tried to capture me but I resisted. I fought them off with all my strength.

In the heart-pounding clash, fists flew, like thunderbolts, and bodies landed in a chaotic dance of violence. My heart pounded, each blow fueled by my determination to escape. I dodged, weaved, and struck back with all the ferocity I could muster.

I refused to yield, drawing upon every ounce of strength and skill honed through years of training. With a final surge of adrenaline, I managed to break free from their grasp, sprinting down the hallway toward freedom.

I refused to be taken down. I was a top former agent of the NIS, and I would not go down without a fight.

"Commander, he escaped," an agent reported his voice firm. "Jason Frost, what is he doing here?" Evelyn muttered, clenching her fist. "We must track him down at once!" She commanded, her voice tense as she dispatched a few agents to find me at all costs.

I made sure I wasn't followed as I made my way back to my apartment, and with everything I saw, I decided to dig more into finding out the truth behind Joey's husband's death.

After George was buried, Joey decided to move on and focus solely on her kids, she was called for a job interview which she had to prepare for. But first, she had to prepare Mia Liam for school. "Mia, Liam hurry! You might miss the bus!" She exclaimed, grabbing their school bag.

Joey swiftly took her kids to the bus stop at Haven Estate. "Hi everyone!" Joey exclaimed approaching other parents who lived in the estate, waiting for the bus with their kids too, including Nora and Chen.

"Hi Joey!!" Nora and Chen exclaimed waving at her. "Awww..Joey, you look happy, I'm glad to see smiles on your face darling," Nora expressed, with a smooth smile.

Chen nodded in agreement, "Yes Joey, I always want you to smile," he teased with a chuckle. Joey chuckled softly, "Can you guys stop teasing me?" Joey questioned and they all began laughing.

Joey was still pained about her husband's death, but she didn't want to dwell in her sadness forever; she wanted to be strong for her kids.

A few minutes later, the bus arrived and Mia and Liam boarded the bus with the other kids, "Bye!!" They all exclaimed, waving at them as the bus took off.

"Nora, please can you take care of my kids when they get home?" Joey pleaded, twirling her fingers. "Of course, that's not a problem at all," Nora responded. "I'm going for a job interview and I don't know how long it might take," Joey explained, as they strolled back into the estate.

"I will take good care of them until you get back," Nora assured with a slight smile. Joey, let out a sigh of relief, "What would I have done without you guys?" Joey asked, with a hint of gratitude.

Chen and Nora chuckled, "You will always have us. And besides Tasha is coming back soon, she felt bad after hearing about George and decided to return soon." Chen revealed his voice firm.

"It will be so nice to have her around and I miss her," Joey responded, her brows furrowed. When Joey got back into her apartment, she immediately sorted out an outfit. Joey wore a fitted, royal blue suit, took a breath, and looked at herself in the mirror, "You've got this," she muttered, grabbed her handbag, and left, hoping for a positive result.

When Joey left, I decided to follow her. I had a hint that her life might be in danger as she was trying so hard to uncover the truth about her husband's death. I dressed in a sleek black attire, with a jacket and a snug cap as I swiftly followed her.

BLACK WING INTERNATIONAL

Joey arrived at Black Wing International feeling nervous, she had been there before but didn't get the job. Joey was surprised to have been called back for a second interview.

When she got there she met with the secretary, "Hi, I'm here for the Interview, Joey said, her voice calm. The PA nodded, picking up the telephone to call the manager.

"Sir, the young lady is here for the interview," she reported. "Let her in," the PA replied, sitting upright. Joey walked in, "Good day Mr. Leonard," Joey greeted, taking a seat.

"Yeah, you are hired as the secretary for Black Wing International," Leonard said, staring at her. Joey's eyes widened in disbelief, "What? Are you serious? Oh my God! Thank you so much!" She giggled.

Leonard scoffed, with a mean face, he brought out an envelope and threw it on his desk for her. "Here, check it out, it's your annual salary," he said with an impish look.

Joey gently took the envelope, bringing out the document, she said that her annual salary was $6,000. Her eyes widened in shock, and her mouth slightly opened. "Is it too much? I can dock it if you want," Leonard said, tapping his fingers on the desk.

"No Sir, I'm overwhelmed with joy, and I promise to work my worth, thank you so much." Joey expressed with a grin. "You will start next week," Leonard declared, gesturing with his hand for her to leave.

"Alright Sir, I will," Joey replied, standing up to leave with so much amusement. Joey, quite alright knew that her boss Leonard was a difficult type and was also anti-social, but Joey also was very tolerant and easygoing. She knew she could cope with her boss's behavior.

However, Mia and Liam had returned from school and stayed with Chen because Nora had left for an urgent matter. "Mia, Liam, stay right here, I will be back in a minute, I need to grab something outside," Chen instructed.

But Mia and Liam refused, shaking their head in disagreement, "No Chen, can we come with you please?" They requested, with a chuckle.