The wind carried the scent of rain, thick with the electricity of an impending storm. Ochieng stood on the rooftop of an abandoned skyscraper, staring at the city below. His mind was already deep in the battlefield, planning the first strike.
Magdalene stood beside him, silent, waiting for his command.
"Tonight, we move."
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Deep in the industrial district, a private casino operated as a front for the Seven Titans' dealings. It was where politicians, businessmen, and criminals gambled more than just money—they wagered power, alliances, and secrets.
It was also where their first target, Elias Faulkner, operated from.
Elias was the weakest of the Seven Titans but the most reckless. His arrogance made him a perfect starting point.
Ochieng adjusted his cuffs as he walked toward the entrance of the casino, flanked by Magdalene and two shadowy figures—Ronan, a former assassin, and Khalid, a tech genius who could turn any security system into child's play.
The bouncers at the door barely had time to react before Ochieng stepped inside. The casino was a palace of excess—gold chandeliers, velvet carpets, and walls lined with billionaires and criminals alike.
At the center of it all, Elias sat at a poker table, laughing loudly, oblivious to the storm that was about to hit.
Ochieng walked up to the table and pulled out a chair.
Elias blinked. "Who the hell are you?"
Ochieng smiled. "The end of your luck."
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The next five minutes were a blur. The poker table was upturned, bodyguards pulled weapons, but they were too slow. Ronan moved like a shadow, disabling them before they could fire a single shot. Magdalene took out two more with brutal efficiency.
Elias was pinned against the wall, his face turning pale.
"P-please... I can pay!"
Ochieng leaned in, his voice calm. "I don't want your money."
He pulled out a black envelope and pressed it into Elias's trembling hands.
"Deliver this to the remaining Titans. Let them know the war has begun."
Elias swallowed hard, nodding rapidly. He had no choice.
Ochieng turned, walking away as the sounds of chaos echoed behind him.
Tonight was just the beginning.
And soon, the entire world would know that Ochieng was no longer hiding.
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