You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 960 Pity

After hanging up the phone, Boss stared at Kenneth with resentment.

“Boss, it's time to end this!” Kenneth stood up, facing Boss, just as he had faced Gavin before, aiming his gun at his enemy's heart.

Just as Kenneth was about to pull the trigger, Boss suddenly burst into laughter.

“J, do you really believe she can safely retrieve the antidote once she's there?” Boss suddenly asked.

Kenneth paused just as he was about to pull the trigger.

“I always know to keep something up my sleeve as contingencies, you know,” said Boss.

“Is this your final trump card?” Kenneth asked.

“That's right.” Boss nodded.

“What if I don't agree?”

“It's simple,” Boss said. “No matter how many of you go, I guarantee it'll be a one-way trip.”

Upon hearing that, Kenneth narrowed his eyes slightly.

Regardless of whether Boss was telling the truth, Kenneth would indeed not stand by and watch his comrades march toward death.

With that thought, he immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Thalia's number.

However, at that moment, the call couldn't be connected.

Upon hearing the sound, Kenneth frowned.

After much hesitation, Kenneth directly called Spencer.

“Where are you?” Kenneth asked directly.

“Vermillion Base!” said Spencer.

Kenneth knew Spencer was bound to head there. “Tell Thalia to stop seizing the antidote. We'll discuss everything once I'm there!”

“Why?”

“There's no time to explain, but it's dangerous. You must stop her before she gets the antidote.”

“I understand.” Without waiting for Kenneth to say anything more, Spencer directly hung up.

As the dial tone echoed from the phone, Boss looked at Kenneth. A scornful, mocking look lurked in his eyes.

“I know you don't want to die. I can give you that chance, but it's up to you to seize it,” said Kenneth.

Boss looked at him.

“Luke, tie him up and take him away.”

“Roger.” Luke directly signaled two people to restrain Boss. “What about the others?”

“Keeping them around will only be a nuisance.”

“Understood,” responded Luke.

In the next second, Luke shot a look at a few people behind him. Following that, the sound of gunshots could be heard. The remaining three or four people fell directly to the ground.

Upon seeing that, Boss widened his eyes instantly.

“J!” He suddenly erupted in fury, ready to charge toward Kenneth as if ready for a fight to the death.

However, after a few futile struggles, he was swiftly restrained by someone.

Kenneth didn't care about what would Boss do and walked off to one side before calling Dave. “Boss has already been captured, but there might be some issues at Vermillion Base. I need to make a trip there. “You've pretty much got everything under control here. I'll be on my way soon.”

“Okay!” said Dave.

Kenneth turned around, looking at Luke. “Let's go.” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Luke nodded.

On the road, Kenneth sat in the passenger seat while Luke was driving. In the back, someone was holding Boss at gunpoint.

As soon as Kenneth got in the car, his phone rang again.

Seeing the incoming call, Kenneth answered it.

“Daddy, how's it going?” Anthony asked.

“It's going smoothly,” said Kenneth.

“Has Boss been caught?” Anthony asked.

“Mm-hmm.”

“Where are you? I'm coming over right now.”

Kenneth hesitated momentarily, then slowly said, “Anthony, there's been a situation, so I need to make a trip to Vermillion Base.”

“A situation? What situation?”

“There might be some issues with Thalia. We haven't gotten the antidote yet, so I need to go there personally,” Kenneth explained.

“Go there in person? Is this what Boss is asking for?”

“Yes.”

“He must have ulterior motives for speaking and acting this way, Daddy. Don't be fooled.”

“I know, but too many of my comrades have gone to Vermillion Base. As for Thalia... If something really happens to Thalia, how will you explain it to Darknetz?”

Upon hearing the term “Darknetz,” Boss subtly lifted his gaze of disbelief toward Kenneth.

“If anything happens to her, DX will definitely be in conflict with Darknetz again. Since you're stuck in the middle, you'll be having a bad time,” said Kenneth.

Anthony certainly understood those principles. He hesitated for a moment. “Dad, I understand what you're saying. I'm not trying to stop you from going. I just want to tell you to be careful...”

“Don't worry.” Kenneth grinned. “We've come this far. I will definitely take good care of myself.”

“Mm!”

“If there's nothing else, go back and keep Nat company. Tell her I'll be back soon,” Kenneth murmured.

When Natasha was brought up, Boss turned his gaze toward Kenneth again.

“I understand,” said Anthony.

Just like that, the call ended.

Hearing that, Boss looked at Kenneth. “She has suffered, hasn't she?”

Upon hearing Boss' words, Kenneth turned to look at him. “You're the one who started all this. What right do you have to ask such a question?”

“Initially, all I wanted was for her to stay by my side. As long as she was with me, I would regularly give her the antidote so she wouldn't have to suffer like this. Similarly, if you had let her go with me from the start, she wouldn't have had to endure these hardships.”

“Are you saying this is my fault?” asked Kenneth.

“At the very least, you don't love her enough,” Boss said.

Upon hearing that, Kenneth revealed a bloodthirsty smile. His eyes were dark and brooding as if they could explode at any moment. “I don't think you understand what's love at all. You're nothing but a pitiful failure.”

The look in Boss' eyes changed when he heard that.

“What's the matter? Did I say something wrong?” Kenneth asked.

“Now that I'm in your hands, you can say whatever you want. However, if you ever fall into my hands, then it will be my turn to call the shots...” Boss muttered.

However, Kenneth merely smirked. “Unfortunately, you no longer have that chance...” After saying that, he averted his gaze, looking straight ahead.

Boss glared at Kenneth resentfully, then turned his gaze to the person beside him, a trace of complexity flashing in his eyes.

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Anthony sat there for a moment. Then, without any further hesitation, he picked up his cell phone and left.

Seeing the situation, Cosmos quickly asked, “Wait, where are you going?”

“Vermillion Base!” Anthony exclaimed.

“No, wait...” Upon hearing that, Cosmos immediately stood up and chased after him. When he reached the boy, he blocked the latter's path directly. “How are you planning to go? By running?”

Anthony looked at him. “I want you to take me there!”

“Me?”

“Correct!”

“But—”

“If you're afraid, then don't ask too many questions.”

Upon hearing that, Cosmos immediately straightened up. “It's not that I dare not. I just don't know the exact location of Vermillion Base.”

“I do!” Anthony said, looking at him.