............At Midnight Hideout, Eddie Malone and his henchman had just arrived after leaving the restaurant.One of Eddie's men had informed him that their leader was in one of the private rooms.Eddie entered the room, leaving his henchman outside to guard with the others who were already present."Hey, Spike! It's good to see you here. I was wondering where you disappeared to," said a big, middle-aged man in a cheerful tone as he chugged his beer straight from the bottle."Hello, Leader Knuckles. I had some business to take care of, so I was tied up. I'm sorry if you needed me for something," Eddie greeted Rusty Knuckles, the leader of the Steel Fist Brotherhood, also known as Mick O'Sullivan.Mick's face shows the signs of many fights, covered in scars and sporting a rough beard. He's about 45 years old, but his strong presence makes him appear even more seasoned.He dons a black leather jacket adorned with patches of martial arts symbols, a white tank top underneath, and faded

............With a bewildered expression, Riya stared at her bank balance, struggling to comprehend the staggering amount."1,010,000,000..."The sight of so many zeroes in her account was nothing short of mind-boggling."Is this some kind of mistake?" Riya asked, her voice trembling with disbelief.Rohan chuckled, realizing her shock. "No mistake, Riya. The 1 billion amount is the fund that I transferred this morning, and the 10 million is your well-deserved compensation. Consider it a bonus for your hard work today."Tears welled up in Riya's eyes as she processed the reality of her situation.She had never imagined receiving such a substantial sum, especially not on her first day of work. It was a surprising moment for her, and her earlier annoyance melted away, replaced by gratitude. Even though she didn't hold any grudge against Rohan in the first place, she already considered him a close friend.Riya had guessed that Rohan came from a very wealthy family, but seeing how effo

............Inside the dimly lit Midnight Hideout Pub, within a secluded chamber, a conversation unfolded."Hey, Raven. You got that info I asked for?" A tall, slender man with jet-black hair and piercing green eyes queried the lady across the room."Yeah, Leader Viper! I've got all the info we need," Raven replied. She had an athletic build, short black hair, and intense gray eyes, dressed head to toe in black. She's 36 years old.Raven's real name is Olivia Stone. She's quick on her feet, clever, and a pro at acrobatics and sneaking around.Olivia has a special bond with birds, having learned to communicate with them since childhood. She can mimic bird calls perfectly, which helps during the heists.As the second-in-command, her role is crucial, ensuring the gang's safety and pulling off tricky maneuvers."Alright, let's have our regular crew handle the job, and make sure it goes off without a hitch!" Victor Crowe, known as Viper, gave his orders."Yes, Leader Viper. No need to wo

............Rohan stared at him with a weird expression, lost for words. He never expected the dignified gang leader to have this side."Okay, then you'll need to come back tomorrow to sign the contract. But for now, let me give you guys the upfront payment I promised Mr. Eddie Malone," Rohan said.As soon as he mentioned the upfront payment, both Eddie Malone and Mick O'Sullivan lit up with excitement.After collecting their bank details, Rohan transferred 200 million, which was an extra 100 million more than what he had initially promised."Wow, Mr. Johnson, you're so generous!" Mick exclaimed, glancing at his phone with a bank notification."Didn't I say before that if you do good work, I'll reward you fairly?" Rohan replied with a smile."Hahaha! Mr. Johnson, you really keep your promises. I promise to provide double the services you expect from us!" Mick, filled with excitement, pledged to Rohan. He also felt thankful to his right-hand man, Eddie Malone, for bringing this oppo

............"Riya... he... Rohan had an accident...!" Emily said, her voice choked with tears. As she spoke, Riya stood there in shock, her mind feeling overwhelmed."What... how?" Riya finally managed to utter, her thoughts in disarray as if her mind had just been overloaded."No, now's not the time for tears. How's he doing?" Riya composed herself, wiping away the forming tears from her eyes before turning to Emilia."I'm not sure, but he should be at Evercare Hospital," Emilia replied, her red eyes moist."Let's go see him there," Riya decided without hesitation, taking Emilia's hand. They left the female dormitory and hailed a cab as soon as they stepped out of college.Both had different thoughts swirling in their minds, but their concern for Rohan's well-being was equally strong.Riya silently prayed, 'Rohan, please stay safe. I can't bear to see you hurt. I may not know when it happened, but my heart cares for you, so please be okay.' She folded her hands in a heartfelt plea