Chapter 235: A Thorn in the Eye
[Chapter 236: A Thorn in the Eye]
In the early hours of the morning, 20th Street in Santa Monica had quieted completely, with streetlights automatically dimming significantly.
Inside a villa, three individuals quietly entered the neighboring house, coordinating their efforts as they stealthily made their way towards the master bedroom on the second floor.
Time was on their side, so there was no rush. They dismantled a security alarm and entered the master bedroom.
It appeared someone was sleeping soundly in bed, but instead of approaching right away, the trio first inspected the room and then opened the closet door.
The man who should have been sleeping in that big bed was instead lying on a mattress in the closet, a handgun resting beside him.
Without needing to check, it was clear there was an alarm device by the bed.
The remaining work became simple. Making sure they had the right target, one person pulled out a drug and pressed it against the target's mouth and nose.
After a short while, the target slipped into a deep sleep.