As Noah stepped out of his car, he noticed that the warehouse appeared abandoned, though it had clearly undergone some renovations. It didn't take long for him to grasp Ethan's intentions.
Without questioning Ethan, who was already making his way inside, Noah followed him in.
From the outside, the warehouse seemed like any typical storage facility, but as they ventured further inside, it transformed into a chilling training arena.
Noah realized the significance of this location and figured that Ethan's bodyguards had likely moved their training facility here upon their return.
Noah trailed behind Ethan and stepped into an underground dungeon featuring large, heavy metal doors. As they approached, the door swung open, allowing them to enter the room.
Inside, the atmosphere was frigid, and it was clear that this space was more than just a single room; it was a complex of interconnected areas.
The room felt stark and clinical, dominated by a metal chair firmly secured to the floor, with bodyguards all over the place.
Chains dangle from the ceiling, and a bunch of tools meant for causing pain—like pliers, knives, and hooks—are all neatly set up on a workbench.
The walls are covered in soundproofing material, making sure that no screams can be heard outside the room.
As Noah moved ahead, he caught some moans drifting from one of the torture rooms.
He wasn't really surprised by the scene; he knew Ethan too well. Most of the time, Ethan avoided getting mixed up in unnecessary drama, and any enemies trying to cause trouble would be handled by his two bodyguards, who also served as his secretaries.
The entire world trembled at the thought of Ethan and his ruthless reputation, earning him the title 'The King Of Hell.'
As he stepped inside, he noticed not just a few business types but also women and girls on their knees, sobbing uncontrollably, clearly terrified even though they were blindfolded.
On the flip side, he witnessed some of Ethan's crew mercilessly beating down a group of thugs who were pleading for mercy.
Noah didn't show any emotion; this was just another day for him. With his military background, he had seen much worse. Still, he had to come to terms with Ethan's unusual approach to dealing with his enemies.
As Ethan stepped ahead, Carter set a fresh chair down in front of the people kneeling with their eyes, mouths, and hands bound.
David and Carter were the only ones trailing behind Ethan since Sirius stayed back at the Adam mansion for Zara as he was instructed.
David, standing off to the side, respectfully called for Noah to take a seat on the couch positioned in the corner of the room, giving him a clear view of the scene unfolding.
Without a word, Noah strolled over and settled onto the couch, legs crossed, exuding a chill elegance.
Noah settled into his seat while David poured him a glass of water and stood next to Noah, following Ethan's orders to keep him company.
Ethan, sitting across from them, signaled for his men to take off the blindfolds and remove the cloth from their mouths.
Once the cloth was off, a furious shout erupted from the kneeling group. "How dare you! Do you even know who I am? You have the nerve to kidnap members of the Davis family. If I find out who you are, you better believe you won't escape my vengeance."
The man who spoke was none other than the leader of the Davis family.
Even though the sounds of beating and crying echoed nearby, they held their heads high, refusing to feel inferior despite being the ones captured.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he scanned his surroundings, but everything felt unfamiliar.
When he turned his head, he was confronted by a chilling, sinister face that radiated a menacing vibe. Even though his vision was still blurry from being blindfolded for so long, he could sense the intense pressure coming from the man in front of him.
Another voice shouted after he finished, "You've not just dissed the Davis family, but the Warren family too! How daring of you! Do you really think you can stick around in this city after ticking off two of the biggest families here?"
It felt like the Warren family was just as trapped as the Davis family, making it a total of six people present.
Ethan, with a cold and icy expression, didn't show much emotion. Instead, he focused on the girl who seemed terrified of her surroundings, not even daring to lift her head with the guards looming nearby.
Ethan pointed at Carter, who turned to the guards across from him. Without warning, they tossed a bucket of water at all six of them.
"Ahhh!!!!!!!!" Rose and the others shrieked in terror as the cold water hit their faces.
"What the hell..." The head of the Davis family wanted to shout more, but he froze when he caught sight of the person sitting in front of him, staring back with an icy gaze.
His heart raced, and he found himself speechless. Even the leader of the Warren family looked just as stunned.
Mr. Davis was the first to snap back to reality, stuttering as he called out, "Mr....Mr....Anderson....."
Mr. Warren quickly regained his composure after hearing Mr. Davis and realized he wasn't imagining things. "Uh, Mr. Anderson, hey there. I think you might be confusing us with someone else."
"You really believe that?" Ethan shot a cold glare at Mr. Warren.
"Absolutely, Mr. Anderson. We didn't come here to stir up any trouble. So, how could we..." Mr. Davis attempted to ease the tension.
"Then have you talked to your daughter about her actions?" Ethan asked, his dark eyes piercing through them, radiating a menacing vibe as he glanced at the girl who appeared frail and terrified.
All eyes turned to Rose, filled with anger, as if they were holding her responsible for it all.
"No way, no way, no way! I had no clue who you were until my dad mentioned your name, and I've never even seen you before. This is literally the first time I'm seeing you... How am I supposed to...?" Rose was so scared she could barely speak, lifting her gaze to meet Ethan's as she spoke.
Ethan stared at her with a blank face, but his eyes were blazing with fury.