Leon's disappearance was alarming, to say the least.But for Brittany, who was in a position of total servitude to her ex-boyfriend who had decided to humiliate her, it was a tragedy.Not because she really cared about the boy. Despite having a good heart, the boy was a loser. A blackmailing loser who liked to play the god after winning a lot of money. And he was cruel to her. He liked to see her like that, cleaning, cooking and serving him like a little maid.But...Now he was gone. Without a trace.The police, according to Mr. Juan, his father, were "doing their best." The last people to see him had no idea what had happened. Security cameras from the event Leon had attended showed nothing unusual either.Like dust; that's how her ex-boyfriend had disappeared.Staring at the newspaper in her hands, the girl tried to find anything that might clue her in to the poor rich boy's possible whereabouts.Brittany flipped through the paper, each headline and news item seeming like a jigsaw

Leon's eyes met hers, and for a moment, the weight of what had happened between him and Alex seemed suffocating. He nodded slowly, understanding the pain shared by both of them."I understand," Leon murmured. "We're all in this hell together."Before he could say anything else, however, a shrill alarm sounded. Then Sasha's voice came over the loudspeakers, summoning everyone to a meeting."I can't wait to finish this bitch off," muttered Christina, amid the commotion of people leaving their seats.Leon said nothing, just stared at her for a few seconds before answering Sasha's call.As they passed through the corridors, Leon caught a glimpse of Alex at the far end, walking as fast as he could. His face was severely haggard and pale, and dark circles took over his face, as if he hadn't been able to sleep.The events of that night had really taken a toll on him. It was obvious to anyone.Leon didn't approach him. He didn't know if he could find the courage to look him in the eye, especi

The others.Those who were supposed to be in other strategic places, the others who were supposed to go to the meeting point as soon as it was over.They were dead too.Shot. Holes had opened up in their bodies, and blood pooled around them.This time, Leon couldn't keep from crying, and he couldn't stop the solitary tear that ran down his cheek.Sasha didn't care about those deaths. No, after all, all she wanted was the bloody box that was now in Christina's hands.The girl, pale, muttered:"Let's go."But Leon didn't answer. He felt responsible for it, for such cruel deaths."Come on, Leon." She sniffled, also on the verge of tears. "We have to go."So off they went. They got into the designated van, where two foremen were waiting. They didn't ask any questions about the rest of the team.Leon stared out of the window, watching the lights of the city drift away. He wondered if he would ever see that place again, if he would ever have a normal life again. He hated himself for getting

The atmosphere in the VIP area of the Midnight Bar instantly turned into frenzied chaos. The regulars, previously immersed in their discreet conversations, now turned their heads in the direction of the confusion. Sweating, knowing that she was surrounded and had little to do but put up a weak resistance, the girl began to look around for an escape, any escape. The exits were surrounded by the bar staff. How many of them directly served that man?The brute who had received the kick staggered backwards, while the other let out a grunt of pain at the sharp stab. The spectators, in shock, formed a wall of astonished stares. The bleary-eyed man, who until then had been watching with disdain, showed an expression of momentary surprise.Brittany took advantage of the gap and stepped back, knife in hand and ready for any hostile move. The men responsible for her capture (or attempted capture) recovered, their expressions hardening in determination. The man with the clear eyes gave a siniste

"But what does that mean?"Sasha's squeaky voice was no coincidence. After all, one of his subordinates, Alex, had sneaked in and then disrupted one of Leon's vendettas.Alex looked at Sasha and said:"If you want to punish me for that, then do it." Then the redhead faced Leon: "It's not worth it.""What the hell are you doing?""Preventing you from turning into a monster.""You don't know anything.""I know you might end up developing a taste for the stuff and turning into it," he pointed at Sasha. Had he lost his mind? "And I don't want that. You're one of the few here who hasn't lost his mind yet."Alex."Sasha's voice was low, controlled. But his expression was one of pure hatred."Get out of here immediately.""Let his ex-girlfriend go," Alex demanded. "She has nothing to do with-""Have you forgotten who's in charge here and who obeys? You don't question my orders.""She could be more use to us alive than dead. Integrate her into the team. Let's make her part of our... your plan