Carrick’s wrists ached from the zip ties cutting into his skin. His breathing was steady, but his mind was running a mile a minute.Domino had outplayed him.The dimly lit warehouse smelled of rust and old wood. The flickering overhead light buzzed, casting eerie shadows across the cold concrete floor.Across from him, Domino leaned casually against a steel table, swirling a glass of whiskey. His golden eyes glowed under the light, amusement dancing in them.“You look tense, little brother.” Domino smirked. “Didn’t expect this, did you?”Carrick didn’t answer. He refused to give Domino the satisfaction of seeing his frustration.Domino chuckled. “You were always predictable. The moment you heard I was meeting Russell, you came running.” He took a slow sip of his drink. “Didn’t even stop to think that maybe we were leading you this time.”Carrick clenched his jaw. He had walked straight into their trap, and now, he was at their mercy.A door creaked open.Footsteps echoed against the w

The flames consumed the Gale estate like a ravenous beast, illuminating the night sky with hues of orange and crimson. Smoke curled into the air, carrying the stench of burning wood and scorched earth. The once-mighty stronghold of Zachary Gale, the empire he had built with blood and betrayal, was now nothing more than a smoldering ruin.Carrick didn’t look back. He walked steadily toward the waiting cars, his men surrounding him like an impenetrable shield. The weight of the night pressed against his shoulders, but he carried it well.Victor walked beside him, glancing sideways. “So. You let him live.”Carrick didn’t respond immediately. His grip on his gun tightened before he slid it into his holster. “Killing him would have been easy. Too easy.”Jason, who had been checking the perimeter, snorted. “You sure that was the right call? Zachary’s the kind of bastard that doesn’t just roll over and accept defeat.”Carrick exhaled. “That’s the point. He won’t be able to accept it. He’ll w

The air inside the Zenith Family’s headquarters was thick with tension.Carrick stood at the center of the strategy room, his sharp eyes scanning the faces around him. Victor, Jason, Anthony, and a few of his most trusted men were gathered, waiting for his next move.The map on the table was marked with red pins.. each representing Lorenzo Capello’s weak points.Victor leaned forward, arms crossed. “Lorenzo’s bleeding. Three of his business partners have backed out, and his men are scrambling. He’s losing confidence.”Jason smirked. “Good. Let’s keep squeezing.”Anthony, however, shook his head. “We can’t afford to get cocky. We’re hitting Capello hard, yeah, but that bastard is still standing. And Domino? He’s been too damn quiet.”Carrick nodded. “That’s what concerns me.”Silence settled over the room. Domino Gale was many things, but he wasn’t the type to sit back and do nothing. If he wasn’t striking now, it meant he was planning something big.Carrick tapped a finger against the

The Zenith Headquarters loomed ahead as Carrick’s car tore through the streets. The city, usually a sea of neon lights and late-night traffic, was now a battlefield. The Gale Family had declared war, and they were making their first move.. attacking the very heart of the Zenith Family.Carrick's grip tightened on the wheel as he weaved through the chaos. Explosions lit up the night sky in the distance, and the sound of sirens and gunfire echoed down the streets. His mind was already strategizing, calculating the next move.Jason’s voice crackled through his earpiece again. “Carrick, we’re holding them off, but they’ve got numbers. We need you here, now.”“I’m three minutes out,” Carrick replied, his voice cold and unwavering.Anthony’s voice chimed in. “Make it two.”Carrick smirked despite the situation. “Don’t start the party without me.”Inside Zenith Headquarters.Jason crouched behind an overturned table in the strategy room, his pistol aimed at the entrance. The sounds of battle

The tension inside Zenith Headquarters was thick. Though the operation had been a success, everyone knew the Gale Family wouldn't take the loss lying down. The silence before the storm was unsettling.Carrick sat at the head of the long conference table, his fingers interlaced as he listened to the updates. The room was dimly lit, the only sources of light coming from the monitors displaying financial charts and security feeds.Jason leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. “So, what’s next? The Gale Family isn’t just going to sit on their losses.”Anthony nodded. “Yeah, Zachary’s too prideful. He’ll strike back, and hard.”Victor smirked slightly. “That’s what we want, isn’t it?” He turned to Carrick. “We forced their hand. Now we see how they play their next move.”Carrick remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the screen in front of him. Then, he exhaled through his nose. “They’ll retaliate in two ways.”Jason raised an eyebrow. “Two ways?”Carrick nodded. “First, they’ll g