Viggo Tarasov was furious at this moment. He knew who had ruined his affairs and roared, "No one can get away with ruining my business."
With that, Viggo didn't linger. He left the storeroom and drove straight home.
His expression was as dark as water. Ever since his troublesome son had provoked the Night Demon, nothing had gone smoothly for him.
Not only was important data burned, but he had also lost quite a few subordinates. In the end, to save his own life, he had compromised and revealed the location where his son was hiding. Although he had arranged for many subordinates to guard the place, Viggo didn't have much confidence. However, he still hoped his subordinates could protect his son's life and kill John, who was coming to kill him. Although the hope was slim, Viggo still held onto a one-in-ten-thousand chance, waiting for the result.
Time ticked by, second by second.
Viggo's face was grave as he smoked. The ashtray on the table was stuffed with cigarette butts. He was waiting for the news that was tormenting him.
The phone rang. Viggo took a deep breath and answered.
After hearing the news from the other end of the line, Viggo Tarasov paused and hung up.
Then he picked up a cigarette and took several deep drags.
Afterward, he picked up the phone and made several calls, arranging some matters.
At this time, John Wick, having avenged himself, returned to The Continental Hotel. As soon as he entered, Charon, the attendant at The Continental Hotel's service desk, called out to John.
"Mr. Wick!"
Hearing Charon call him, John stopped and walked to the service desk. He asked, "Is there something, Charon?"
Seeing John approach, Charon took out a car key and said, "Mr. Wick, The Continental Hotel deeply apologizes for what happened last night. This is a token of apology from The Continental Hotel's management for last night's events."
With that, Charon pushed the car key towards Wick.
John Wick glanced at the car key, did not refuse, and took it directly. After greeting Charon, he headed upstairs.
Arriving at Charlotte Doyle's room door, John Wick gently knocked a few times.
Hearing the knock, Charlotte Doyle knew it was John. He immediately opened the room door and said to the person outside, "John, is it all handled?"
"Yes, it's all handled."
"Then come in and sit down." With that, Charlotte Doyle invited John in to sit and chat.
John Wick entered the room and said, "Charlotte, thank you for your help. You saved my life this time."
After speaking, John Wick took out a Contract Badge from his person and continued, "You said before that you wanted one of my Blood Pact Badges. What do you need me to do?"
"If it's something that can be done soon, I won't give you the Blood Pact Badge. I'll help you complete the task directly."
"After all, you know I've retired. I've been out of the assassin world for four years."
Charlotte Doyle said calmly, "Just give me the Blood Pact Badge. I'll contact you when I need you. I don't have anything else to do for now."
John Wick heard him say this. His expression remained unchanged, but his heart grew heavy. Whatever Charlotte planned to do next would likely be difficult. Still, he handed the Blood Pact Badge over.
Upon receiving the Blood Pact Badge, Charlotte smiled. He was in a good mood and decided to remind John Wick. He slowly asked, "John, did you kill Viggo?"
Not knowing why Charlotte Doyle asked this, John Wick replied, "I only had a personal grudge with Viggo's son. I didn't make a move on Viggo. He told me his son's whereabouts and canceled the bounty."
Knowing John had held back in the end, Charlotte Doyle said, "Viggo Tarasov is the leader of the Russian mob. He won't let this go. You need to be prepared."
"I believe Viggo Tarasov will honor our agreement. But thank you for the reminder."
Hearing that John Wick hadn't taken his words to heart, he didn't say anything further.
As for whether Marcus would survive, that would be up to fate.
After bidding farewell to Charlotte Doyle, John Wick checked out of The Continental Hotel. Before leaving, he registered the Blood Pact Badge he had handed over with the hotel.
Driving the Black Dodge gifted by The Continental Hotel's executive, John Wick prepared to meet an old friend. After all, it wasn't just Charlotte Doyle who had saved his life, but also Marcus, who had warned him at the hotel earlier.
Arriving at their usual meeting spot, Marcus grumbled, "John, how many more times do you need me to save you?"
John Wick replied, "I'm very grateful, Marcus."
Marcus glanced at the man before him, then said, "You don't look like you're in good shape."
"I'm retired. This is what retired looks like."
Hearing his old partner's answer, Marcus was somewhat displeased. He said, "Retired? You still believe in that?"
"You have a new life."
"You'll find a way back to the path of life."
With that, Marcus patted John Wick on the shoulder and continued, "It's time to go home."
He then sighed and turned to leave.
Their conversation had not been pleasant.
What Marcus and John Wick didn't know was that their meeting was being recorded by Perkins, who was hidden in a nearby car. The recording was then reported to Viggo Tarasov.
In his room, Viggo Tarasov looked at the video brought by Perkins, his expression growing uglier. He hadn't expected that not only was the ninja Charlotte Doyle involved, but Marcus, the assassin he had hired, had also betrayed him.
Sometimes, the anger from others interfering is not as heavy as the anger from a subordinate's betrayal.
If not for Marcus's betrayal, his son would not have died. Thinking of this, Viggo became even more enraged.
Without any hesitation, Viggo Tarasov directly ordered his subordinates to surround Marcus's house. He wanted Marcus to pay the price for his behavior.
At the same time, he took out his phone and instructed the other side, "Get rid of that damn Charlotte Doyle for me."
"Ninja, I want him to become a dead man."
After giving his orders to his subordinates, Viggo, along with Perkins and some of his own men, drove to Marcus's house. He intended to deal with him in his own home, using the Russian mob's methods to eliminate this traitorous assassin.