C430 The Coast Plan

Everyone looked at me as I studied the map spread across the table. I pointed toward the coastline. “Look carefully at this map. Willy’s estate is next to the ocean. That gives us another option. We can use long-distance rifles to attack from the water.” Cipher shook her head. “Then what about my father? He said he would be there to arrest Willy. And what if we miss our chance? This could be our only opportunity.” I smiled. “That brings us to the tracing plan. We will trace Willy from here. The moment we do, his security team will know that someone is tracking him, and they will probably discover our location. But by then, we will no longer be here. That will force him to move men away from his estate.” Everyone listened carefully. “Meanwhile, the police will break into the estate while we are already on the boat. Once we have a clear view of Willy, it will be up to us to decide whether we kill him or leave him to the police. We are all trained snipers. Having eight of us on the boat, aiming at the same target, will greatly increase our chances of hitting him if necessary.”

Cipher suddenly jumped to her feet and hugged me. “I love you, Husband.” Bighead grinned. “When was the last time my wife said that to me?” Chipmunk laughed. “What did you do to deserve it?” Bighead became speechless for a moment. He pointed toward Kiddo and Survivor. “Look at them! They haven't done anything, but they're still being lovey-dovey. Why are you so mean to me?” Pixel laughed. “At least you're saying that while you can see your wife every day and talk to her. What about me? My talkative husband is in the city while I'm here. I don't even get to communicate with him.” Silver shook her head with a smile. “See? That is exactly why I'm single.” We all laughed for a moment, and the tension in the room finally eased. But only for a moment. I looked at everyone. “So, if we are going to do this, we have to trace Willy while pretending we don't know his location. After that, we leave immediately and return to our families.”

Survivor suddenly sat upright. “Really? I'll get to see Monica again?” I nodded. “Yes. But before we make the decision, are all of you agreeing to this?” For a moment, nobody spoke. Then Cipher crossed her arms. “I don't like making decisions when I don't know everything. Tell us the entire plan so we can also prepare a backup plan.” I smiled and turned back toward the map. “First, I trace Willy Harris. The moment I begin tracking him, his security team will know that someone is monitoring him. If they trace the signal back to us, they will find this location. That is exactly what we want them to believe.” Bighead raised an eyebrow. “You want them to know where we are?” “Only temporarily,” I replied. “The moment the trace begins, we leave. We return to the city and go back to our families. Cipher, you will inform your father that tomorrow we will attack. He can prepare the raid with his team.” I pointed toward the coastline. “While the police prepare to enter the estate, we will hire a boat and approach Willy's property through the ocean first thing in the morning. We will remain far enough away that he cannot easily see us, but close enough for us to maintain a clear visual of the estate.”

I paused. “The moment your father and his officers enter, the entire estate will descend into chaos. Willy will panic. His men will be distracted. That is when we watch him. If the police cannot reach him, we will have to do it ourselves.” Cipher nodded slowly. “That is a good plan. But we still need a backup plan.” We all looked at her. She continued. “What if Willy already has an escape route? What if his men protect him long enough for him to escape while the police are fighting their way inside?” For a moment, nobody had an answer. Cipher looked at the map again. “We can't have all of us sitting on the boat. We need people in different positions.” She began assigning roles. “Kiddo was shot the last time we were attacked, so she will be our driver. She knows how to handle a vehicle and can drive the boat as well.” Kiddo nodded. “Pixel, you said yourself that you prefer long-distance shooting. You will be our first sniper.” Pixel gave a small nod. “Chipmunk, you will stay here as well. Last time, you froze during the operation. We cannot risk your life against an opponent as dangerous as Willy.”

Chipmunk looked disappointed, but she did not argue. “Willy knows me,” Cipher continued. “That makes me a target as well. I will be on the boat with Pixel and Kiddo, providing sniper support.” She turned toward Bighead. “Bighead, you will remain close to the estate. If Willy or any of his men escape, you will tell us where they are going. Since they don't know your identity, you can move around unnoticed. Pretend to be a road cleaner or maintenance worker.” Bighead took a deep breath. “That's a strange disguise.” “It is supposed to be,” Cipher replied. Everyone smiled. She then looked at me. “Cracker, you will guide us from the boat. We need a clear view of everything happening below. A drone could help us monitor the estate and surrounding area, provided you know how to control it.” I nodded. “I can handle the drone. I can also connect it to our communication system and provide live information.” “Good,” Cipher said. She looked at Silver and Survivor. “You two will be our swimmers. Stay close to the coast, but remain alert. If Willy's men fire toward the water, you must be prepared to dodge and return fire without hesitation.” Silver and Survivor nodded.

Bighead studied the map again. “So, what do you think the possible escape routes are?” I smiled. “If we go in with the police, the roads around the estate will obviously be blocked. That removes the easiest escape route.” I pointed toward the sky. “If Willy has a helicopter or a private plane, he may try to leave from the rooftop or an open field nearby.” Then I pointed toward the ocean. “And if he doesn't have access to aircraft, he will almost certainly have a boat somewhere along the coast. The ocean could be his final escape route.” Pixel looked at me. “If he uses a plane, how do we attack him?” I laughed. “A helicopter will either land on the rooftop or somewhere in the open field outside the estate. The moment he moves toward it, one of you should have a clear shot.” Pixel nodded thoughtfully. “Then we just need to make sure we are watching the right place.” “Exactly.” Everyone nodded as they studied the map. Cipher was quiet for a moment before looking back at me. “Can the tracking system be automated? Maybe we can schedule it for three or four in the morning.”

I nodded. “Yes, it can. I can set it up tonight so that the tracking begins automatically.” Cipher smiled. “Then do it. We will leave in three hours. Make sure everyone takes whatever belongs to them. Nothing should remain behind that can be traced back to us.” Chipmunk looked around the room. “Cipher, you said three hours? What are we going to do during that time? We already have a plan.” Cipher smiled. “Those three hours are for us to spend one last time together before we return to our families.” Bighead immediately laughed. “Yes, Wife. Come sit next to me.” Silver quickly shook her head. “Unfair! What about those of us who are single?” Bighead grinned. “Single by choice.”