The Sky Changes

2024-04-25

By: Pencil Dancing

Winston took off his glasses and said with a smile, "No, you have no right to order me, Mr. Antonio."

"This kingdom belongs to me alone!"

Santino Antonio's face darkened with displeasure.

"Fine!"

"Guard your kingdom, Winston!"

"Before you die!"

Winston retorted without politeness, "Then you guard your privileges!"

Santino Antonio, without looking at Winston again, turned to an empty seat, called a waiter, and ordered a steak.

At this moment, Charlotte and Ginny watched the entire conversation silently. After Santino Antonio sat down, Ginny whispered, "He was the one who issued the kill order, wasn't he? Why does he look so pathetic now?"

"Who was he trying to cancel the membership of just now? John Wick?"

Charlotte said with a mocking expression, "There are always people who think they can do whatever they want just because they control a few things. They burn down someone's house first, make them fulfill a promise, and as soon as it's done, they put out a bounty on their head."

"So sometimes, whether it's a blood oath or a promise, you must leave it to someone with integrity and principles."

"Otherwise, who knows what kind of mess will come out in the end."

Charlotte didn't lower her voice. Her words echoed throughout the hall, making everyone hear clearly.

Many people looked at Santino Antonio with contempt.

Santino Antonio's face was unsightly. Having fled to The Continental Hotel in the first place, he was already in a sorry state. Now, being subjected to Charlotte's sarcastic remarks, he was even more furious.

But he didn't dare to get angry at Charlotte. After all, one John Wick had already made him miserable, and now there was an even more formidable Charlotte Doyle.

He feared he would never be able to leave The Continental Hotel in his lifetime. Just then, the waiter brought the steak and red wine, ending the awkward atmosphere.

Taking advantage of the arrival of dinner, Santino picked up the knife and fork on the table and began to cut the steak, slicing the meat into pieces as a way to cover his embarrassment.

Meanwhile, John Wick arrived outside The Continental Hotel with his pistol.

Pushing open the hotel door, John Wick walked in full of killing intent. He approached the front desk and said to Charon, "I'm here to see Santino Antonio."

Charon looked at the murderous John Wick before him, took a deep breath, swallowed, and said, "He's waiting for you in the lounge, sir."

John Wick didn't stop. He walked directly to the dining area on the first basement level. Reaching the stairs, he saw Santino Antonio drinking red wine and having dinner below. John's anger intensified, and he walked down directly.

As the footsteps echoed from the stairs, Santino Antonio saw that the person coming down was John Wick. Perhaps it was because of the earlier mockery from everyone, or perhaps he believed The Continental Hotel was an impregnable safe zone.

Santino Antonio straightened his suit and his back, which was leaning against the chair, and watched John Wick approach.

At this moment, everyone in the dining area, whether it was Winston or Charlotte and the others, saw John Wick. Especially the gun in his hand, which was particularly conspicuous.

Santino Antonio looked at John Wick, who had arrived in front of him. He unhurriedly picked up a fork, speared a piece of beef, dipped it in duck fat, and then put it into his mouth to chew.

He leaned back in his chair nonchalantly, looking at John Wick while eating, and then said, "Duck fat is a very important condiment."

Winston, who was beside him, wanted to stop John Wick and said, "John!"

Santino Antonio provocatively said, "John, do you see the menu here?"

"Pick whatever you want."

Winston, seeing John Wick exuding killing intent, realized something was wrong and quickly said, "John, listen to me."

Charlotte and Ginny, on the other hand, quietly watched the scene unfold.

John Wick ignored Winston's words and stared at Santino Antonio with hatred.

Santino Antonio continued to provoke, "After staying here for a while, people always need to change their taste."

Santino's words were hinting at John that he, Santino, had checked into The Continental Hotel and would not leave easily. If John wanted to kill him, it was impossible.

Sensing all this, Winston's tone changed, and he said sternly, "John, get out of here."

Santino Antonio seemed to feel that the provocation was not severe enough and continued to mock, "Yes, John."

"Get lost!"

As soon as Santino uttered the word "get lost," John Wick directly raised his gun and shot him through the head.

John Wick's anger had reached its peak at this moment. Disregarding the rules of The Continental Hotel, he killed Santino directly within the hotel.

Seeing this happen, Charlotte thought to herself, "Even in a safe zone, don't be glib, because there will always be someone who will risk being wanted to force a PK."

At this moment, Ginny covered her mouth, looking at Charlotte in disbelief, her eyes seeming to say, "Charlotte, your investment has failed, it has truly failed."

Winston was also shocked that John Wick had killed Santino Antonio in front of everyone, inside The Continental Hotel.

Looking at the completely dead Santino Antonio, Winston slowly said, "What have you done?"

John Wick placed his pistol on the hotel table and replied coldly, "It's over."

After speaking, John Wick turned and limped away from The Continental Hotel.

He paused only as he passed Charlotte Doyle, then clenched his right hand as if grabbing something.

After John Wick left, Ginny asked curiously, "BOSS, what did you give him?"

Charlotte brought a finger to his lips, gesturing for silence, then said, "Ginny, we should head back to the office. The assassin world is in upheaval again."

Winston looked at Charlotte Doyle and asked, "Mr. Doyle, is this the change you were talking about earlier?"

Charlotte shrugged, saying regretfully, "Isn't it, Winston!"

Meanwhile, John Wick approached the hotel's front desk and looked at Charon, who was standing with his beloved dog. "How is it?" he asked.

Looking at John Wick before him, Charon replied with a hint of respect, "It's very well-behaved. It's good to have its company."

John Wick didn't look at Charon again. He bent down slightly and spoke to his beloved dog, "Let's go home!"

And so, John Wick left The Continental Hotel with his beloved dog.

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