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Dylan’s eyes widened in horror as he listened to James’ sinister words over the phone. “What?! You bastard, what have you done with Leo?!”Azure King and Lord Owens observed Dylan closely, sensing his anger and understanding that something was terribly wrong.“Oh, come on, Dylan. Of course your friend is fine for now, otherwise, how would I use him as a pawn against you? Between the two of you, Leo is a drop in the ocean compared to you — you’re the big fish, you know? You're the one I'm truly after. So if you care about this useless friend of yours, then you're gonna have to do as I say.” James taunted over the phone.Dylan sighed, trying to keep his countenance calm. “What's wrong with people trying to blackmail these days? So you think you’ve hit the jackpot because you have Leonard, right?”“He’s been your best friend since high school, and I know you care about him deeply, considering you broke my leg to protect him. That memory is still fresh in my mind,” James replied.Dylan ch
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James paced restlessly within the room, his frustration palpable after the call with Dylan. Murmuring to himself and muttering curses under his breath, he eventually turned his attention to Leo, who remained seated, his limbs bound, and his gaze fixed with an intense glare on James."It looks like your supposed 'best buddy' doesn't have quite the same sentiments for you," James sneered, his tone dripping with bitterness. "In fact, he seems rather keen on seeing you kick the bucket, Leonard."Leo remained silent, finding no words to respond to the conversation he had inadvertently overheard between Dylan and James. Gagged when the call took place, the loudspeaker had broadcasted every word to him.But he knew Dylan well enough. He had a habit of swooping in to the rescue, and this situation wouldn't prove different. Even so, concern for Dylan tightened Leo's chest. James had something sinister planned, and Leo blamed himself for ever dragging Dylan into this mess."I've got a little su
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(Apologies for the delay! I'm back to uploading chapters!)Dylan, overcome with shock, collapsed to the ground with a gasp, his eyes widening in a chilling blend of disbelief and horror as Leonard lay atop him, blood streaming from his mouth.Dylan’s chest rose and fell in rapid breaths as he grappled with the reality of the situation. Shaking his head in futile denial, he uttered a desperate, “No.”Summoning strength, he pulled Leonard away, rising with a gun in hand, directing it at James who, sprawled on the ground, wore a malevolent smirk on his battered countenance, still gripping a gun.“That bullet was meant for you, Dylan!” he snarled with fury, his laughter echoing in manic resonance. “But killing that bastard was no problem!” he taunted, a derisive chuckle punctuating his words, before attempting to pull his trigger—only silence, eliciting a gasp of disbelief.In the grip of fear, he glanced up at Dylan, noting the anger on his face, then promptly stood, hands raised in an a
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As Dylan walked through the door, he was greeted by Stephanie and Maya lounging on the couch, deeply engrossed in cartoons. Maya’s eyes lit up at the sight of her father, and she bounded over to him, exclaiming, “Daddy’s home!”With a grin, Dylan scooped her up into his arms, feeling like he hadn’t seen her in ages. “Well, hello there, munchkin, were you waiting for me?” he inquired, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.Maya nodded enthusiastically, her brow furrowing in concern as she noticed the bandage adorning Dylan’s head. “Yes, Daddy, what happened to you?” she queried, her tiny fingers reaching out to inspect the injury, only to be intercepted by Dylan’s protective grasp.Stephanie, too, rose from her spot on the couch, her brow creased with worry. “Yes, Dylan, what’s the story behind the bandage?Dylan offered a strained smile in response to Stephanie's pointed remark before delivering a curt reply, "It's nothing, really."Stephanie refused to accept his dismissive response
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Dylan stormed out of the house, his heart racing with worry, his fingers frantically dialing Allison’s number, his mind praying fervently for her safety. The gunshots he heard sent a shiver down his spine, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong.“Dylan, where on earth are you rushing off to?” Stephanie’s concerned voice trailed after him as she hurried to catch up.Dylan came to an abrupt halt, his gaze locking with Stephanie’s as he struggled to contain his urgency. “Steph, listen to me. Stay put inside the house, alright? Don’t come out,” he instructed firmly, a sense of urgency lacing his words like a tight knot.Stephanie’s brow furrowed in confusion and worry. “But why? What’s going on out there? And where in the world are you off to in such a hurry? she demanded, her concern mounting with each passing second as she noticed how restless he was.Dylan’s lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to find the right words. “Look, Steph, I… I was just talking to Allison o
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Standing alone outside the hospital, Dylan dialed Azure King’s number, his fingers trembling slightly with the weight of the situation. As the call connected, he spoke urgently into the phone."He’s closing in on me, Adonis. I fear he’s not playing games anymore. I reckon he was aiming for Allison, but he ended up shooting her sister instead.""Damn it, this just escalated real fast. There's a good chance Romero Hermes is feeling the heat now. He's itching to wrap this up and he's not backing down. He's baiting you, and you can't afford to fall into his trap," Azure King cautioned over the phone.Dylan’s jaw clenched with determination. "I won't let that happen. But I want him taken down, and I want it done swiftly. I'm not interested in seeing him rot behind bars. I just want him out of the picture for good," Dylan declared firmly before hanging up.On edge and with a heart weighed down by concern, Dylan reached out to Stephanie, knowing she was anxiously awaiting updates on Julia’s
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Dylan did not hesitate for even a moment upon receiving the address from Romero. The urgency in his steps reflected the agitation in his mind, as he ensured his gun was securely tucked at his side. The possibility of seeing his mother alive, even if shackled and bound, overpowered all sense of reality. He couldn’t think straight. He needed to understand why he had seen his mother, who he had believed to be dead. Though he suspected it might be a trap, a flicker of hope kept him moving forward.As he approached the building described in the address, its dilapidated exterior did nothing to allay his fears. The structure looked abandoned from the outside, but as he steeled himself and ventured further inside, his eyes quickly fell upon a wooden door, flanked by two imposing men.One of the men, noticing Dylan’s arrival, smirked and spoke in a tone that was both welcoming and sinister, “The boss has been expecting you.” Without further ado, he swung the door open, inviting Dylan into in
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Gunshots echoed through the air, causing Sean to gasp in shock and stumble backward in fear. Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, a dozen men, led by Azure King, appeared behind Dylan, their presence intimidating and determined.Dylan sneered, his confidence unwavering. “You were right, Sean. I am the boss of Apex Conglomerate, which means I have people at my beck and call. Why should I be intimidated by mere threats from inconsequential people like you?”Romero’s hand began to tremble as he continued pointing the gun at Dylan’s mother. “Move an inch, and she’s dead. I’ll pull the trigger, and I promise you, Dylan, even if I die here, you’ll lose.”Dylan sighed, taking Adonis’s gun from behind him. In a split second, before anyone could react, he fired. The bullet pierced through Romero’s forehead, and he slumped to the floor, lifeless.Sean’s eyes widened in horror, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably. He immediately raised his hands and fell to his knees. “Pl