"Still slow," Lena teased, backing away.
Chloe narrowed her eyes. "Still cocky." She feinted left, then landed a solid right hook that sent Lena staggering.
Jack winced from his seat. "She's playing too close. Chloe's faster."
Ruby grabbed his arm. "Lena knows her. Trust her."
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By the third round, the fight had turned into a battle of wits. Both sisters were evenly matched, each exploiting the other's weaknesses while defending their own.
"You haven't changed," Lena said, dodging a flurry of punches.
Chloe laughed, a harsh sound. "Neither have you. Still trying to be the hero."
Lena landed a spinning back kick, knocking Chloe into the ropes. "And you're still trying to prove you're better than everyone else."
Chloe wiped a trickle of blood from her lip. "Maybe because I am."
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