Capítulo 222: Chapter 222: Union
At this moment, Castle suddenly remembered that he really shouldn't be wandering outside freely. Currently, Dominic and Hobbs are being hunted by the crazed Hernan, but Vanessa doesn't seem to be on Hernan's radar. Therefore, if Dominic and his team need to gather intel, they would surely send out Vanessa, who knows the local area well, and the exotic beauty Giselle to investigate. If Castle were to go out and scout Hernan Reyes' setup, there's a high chance he might run into Vanessa!
What to do? Ever since arriving in Brazil, he hadn't had the chance to explore the place properly. Now, with a bit of free time, and with Hernan and Dominic's teams taking a break, he could go out and enjoy himself. But what if he runs into Vanessa, who hates him to the core? That would be quite a headache!
Damn, could it be that a big man like him would be scared off by Vanessa, a female bandit? He realized he was overthinking. Given Hernan's current manhunt for Dominic and his team, Vanessa, being the money-grubber she is, probably wouldn't risk a street brawl with him if they met. After all, what could be more important than that stash of stolen cash?
Realizing this, Castle felt annoyed with himself for not thinking clearly earlier. If he had understood this sooner, he would have been out enjoying himself already. Although the system's threats kept him from engaging with the scantily clad beachgoers, he could still enjoy the view. Normally known for his broad thinking, Castle now blamed his oversight on being too focused on watching Dominic's antics in Brazil.
After unfairly pinning the blame on the unsuspecting Dominic, Castle felt a wave of relief. Tomorrow, he could finally venture out and have some fun. Hahaha!
The little fatty felt guilty as he saw his single comment leave Uncle Rick (Castle) in silence, his face turning red and pale in turns, muttering to himself like a madman. Trying to comfort him, he said, "Uncle Rick, Rio is a big city. As long as you're careful when you go out, you probably won't run into that lady who has a grudge against you. Or maybe you could disguise yourself?"
Glaring at the troublemaking little fatty, Castle felt frustrated. "Disguise? Me, a man, putting on makeup? I've figured it out—I'm not afraid of running into her. Right now, Dominic's plan is at a critical stage. Even if we did meet, Vanessa wouldn't start a fight with me on the street. Besides, it's not certain I'd even see her!
Don't complicate things further. Just remember what I told you: monitor Hernan and his men's communications and update me and Dominic immediately if anything changes. Now, let's stop worrying about this. Let's have dinner and then check out those scantily clad ladies on the beach..."
The little fatty cheered and dashed off to put his things away...
Meanwhile, on a yacht rented secretly by Castle for Dominic's crew, Dominic's group, along with Hobbs and his team, finally sat down to discuss their cooperation to deal with their common enemy, Hernan Reyes.
Having thought it over all afternoon, Hobbs didn't waste any time. He bluntly stated his thoughts and demands: "I know you're planning to rob Hernan Reyes of his hidden cash, and I know it's stashed in the police station's vault. This heist is none of my business and outside my jurisdiction, so I won't hinder you.
But I have one condition: if your actions bring out Hernan Reyes and the henchman who set up the ambush on us today, these two must die by my hand. I need to avenge my fallen comrades. If not, I can't move on!
In return for my cooperation, I will overlook your actions from now on—at least until this operation in Brazil is over. After you've completed your plan and I've taken my revenge, I'll resume pursuing you as my duty. Deal?"
Hobbs' straightforwardness made Dominic laugh genuinely. He preferred dealing with people who spoke their minds rather than those who were two-faced. This common enemy meant they could unite now and settle their differences later.
Dominic wholeheartedly agreed with Hobbs' proposal. The honesty about resuming his duties after their operation was also appreciated. At least for now, they were on the same side. Dominic turned to see if Brian, sitting silently beside him, had anything to add.
Brian simply nodded, indicating his agreement with Hobbs. The rest of the team also accepted the proposal. Dominic then extended his right hand to Hobbs: "Deal!"
Hobbs shook Dominic's hand firmly and said, "Now, can you share your plan with us?"
With their temporary alliance against Hernan Reyes, Dominic laid out their entire plan to Hobbs, Mike, and the Brazilian cop Elena, without holding back. Naturally, he didn't mention the little fatty, who had become a crucial yet secret asset to Dominic's team, providing vital intelligence and support. Dominic had no intention of exposing him to Hobbs, who would eventually go back to chasing them.
Hobbs was aware of this. He had noticed earlier that Dominic's team had someone working behind the scenes, supplying them with intel and support. But, as a recently ambushed officer needing Dominic's help for revenge, he had no grounds to pry into this secret. His sole focus was on avenging his fallen comrades by taking down Hernan Reyes.
Hobbs and Mike were not just extra hands; they were seasoned soldiers, filling a critical gap in Dominic's team, which was more adept at evading and defending than attacking.
With the Knight XV's heavy armor, Dominic believed they could use it to smash through the police station and haul away the massive vault. Both teams worked late into the night, refining their plan. The plan involved Hobbs, Mike, and Elena using the armored Knight XV to break into the police station, clearing a path for Dominic and Brian. Their goal was to lure out the police and Hernan's men, then use a different strategy, rather than towing the vault away with small cars as originally intended. This alternative plan hinged on Vanessa acquiring a specific tool vital for their operation.
Once Dominic's team secured the vault through a sleight-of-hand tactic, Hobbs and his crew would find the right moment to take advantage of any opening to eliminate Hernan.
After repeatedly reviewing the plan and finding no major flaws, the teams dispersed to their quarters, ready to execute their plan in a couple of days.
Giselle, Vanessa, Han, and Roman, who were not known to Hernan's men, were tasked with scouting the streets of Rio starting the next day. On the night before the operation, they would need to quietly obtain some police cars to camouflage Dominic's getaway. Vanessa had the crucial task of visiting an old friend who dealt in smuggling and vehicle modifications to secure the tools needed for the plan's success.
After everyone retired to their cabins, Dominic walked to the bow of the boat to inform the little fatty, who had spent the night partying on the beach with Castle, about their agreement with Hobbs to unite against Hernan Reyes.
During the call, Dominic also requested the little fatty to continue providing vital intel and support for their operation. The little fatty, having been prepped by Castle, readily agreed and even revealed that he had completed setting up comprehensive surveillance on Hernan Reyes and his henchman Mario. He assured Dominic that there would be no more surprises like that morning's ambush.
This news invigorated Dominic!
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