Jack, Victor, and Wood's sister stood in the dimly lit room, discussing Wood and his friends' fate.
Victor sneered, "They're liabilities. Eliminate them."
Jack's expression remained calm, but firm. "No. We'll use them as leverage."
Victor's face twisted in disgust. "You've gone soft, Jack. You're losing your edge."
Jack's eyes narrowed. "I'm not discussing this further."
The argument escalated until Victor snarled, "Fine. If you won't do it, I will."
He pulled out a gun and stepped forward.
Jack's voice turned icy. "I don't like people who disrespect me. Do you understand? Get back here."
Victor ignored the warning.
As he reached for the door handle, a gunshot echoed through the room.
Victor crumpled to the ground, a bullet hole in his chest.
Wood's sister trembled, witnessing her boyfriend's gruesome demise.
Jack turned to her, his voice cold. "Are you going to disrespect me too?"
She stuttered, "N-no, Jack. I-I won't."
Jack's gaze lingered on her, his expression unreadable.
The air was thick with tension.
Maya retreated to a secluded corner, her mind reeling from Victor's brutal demise. Fear gripped her heart, and she couldn't shake the feeling that she'd be next.
Jack's ruthless display had made one thing clear: she had to escape. But Maya knew Jack's reach was limitless; he'd hunt her down if she fled.
The only way to ensure her safety was to eliminate Jack. But solo, it was impossible.
Wood, the one person Jack underestimated, became her only hope.
Maya devised a daring plan to free Wood from Jack's captivity.
She knew the risks were high, but her desire for survival and freedom outweighed her fear.
With a newfound determination, Maya set her plan in motion.