"Yes, Sir!!!" The enforcers chorused. They distributed into five groups and mounted the Black SUV that carried the custom Vanity plate of the Blackthorn family boldly embossed in gold letterings on black plates at the back of each vehicle.The sound of the engines rumbled collectively across the night as they pulled out of the Sterlings premise, veering to different directions.One vehicle pulled over with a loud screech in front of a Bar. The Blackthorn's enforcers spilled out with practiced efficiency even before the SUV stopped completely. They poured into the Bar, people who recognized their badge stepped out from they way fearfully, mumbling conversations at one another under their breaths."Aren't those the Enforcers of the Blackthorn family? What are they doing here?" One man holding a bottle of vodka whispered to the next man at the entrance of the Bar."It doesn't look like they're here to joke." The second man responded, his eyes fixed on their receding figure as they wal

Sleek expensive fleets of Cars pulled over at the curb— five of them— Black, chrome accent gleaming under sunlight, irresistible for the eyes. Each of them carried customized plate numbers. SALVATORE, raised in gold foil.These are the kinds of Cars ordinary people would sweat for half a decade and still struggle to cover half the cost. Yet, five of those cars were outside the building of veloura Boutique, drawing passersby's attention without effort. Some people pulled out their phones to record the convoy, gasping and unable to look away from the clean Rides.The doors of the Cars swung open in sync. Several men dressed in impeccable black suits with black aviator glasses on their face stepped out of the car, scanning the engine place for the slightest threat. Their presence stirred whispers.Lastly, a man dressed in a sharp limited edition suit, white, Sharp, diamond Stones embroidered around the lapel stepped out. His Black loafers clicked the tarmac gently followed by his a silve

"Get your hand off her," A thicker voice came from the back, firm and commanding, "or you'll lose it." Salvatore Petrov turned, pulling his hand away from Tara to see the person.Zane was standing there, his back straight, his face carrying an Expression of steel— hard and unreadable.He walked to Tara and stood beside her, Marking territory. He held her hand gently, facing Salvatore with the concrete expression still on his face."You dare flirt with a woman publicly," his voice was steel, "you have no shame!" Salvatore Petrov scoffed. He stared from Tara to Zane, looking him up and down with a condescending gaze that approximated him at an insignificant figure. Zero."So," he drawled, "this is the man you came here with." His voice dripped with Mockery."Have you no standard, sweetheart," he continued mockingly. "going out with an economically defective man. He obviously is latching on you. A man like this doesn't deserve a hot woman like you." He mocked without even trying to hid

"Tara, you should head home." Zane said, stopping a taxi already."What..what about you? I can't leave you." Tara said, shaking her head firmly, her expression filled with panic.Zane held her shoulder in firm grip and stared into her eyes with assurance."You don't have to worry," he said firmly, "these men just want to talk. So, I'll give them the chance to. I promise I'll be with you at home immediately when I finish with them."There was still hesitation and fear in Tara's expression."Zane..no these men are dangerous.. they are the Blackthorn family enforcers. They're not here to for discussions. They kill." Zane smiled gently which got Tara even more surprised."I'm not joking, Zane." She clipped."I'll handle them properly." He gently pushed her into the taxi and closed the door. The taxi pulled away immediately. Tara pressed her face against the door, staring at him till the car vanished into the distance.Zane turned to the men. He pulled a chair to the center and sat, leane

Zane did something surprising that Blackthorn's family immediately misunderstood.He stopped a taxi and jumped inside the back seat. The door slammed shut. It happened in the space of a second."Drive! To Someone quiet!""He's escaping!" One Enforcer shouted.Without even waiting for Demon Kane's command, all the men jumped into their Vehicle and zoomed after Zane, giving the Taxi a hot chase.Zane glanced back through the rearview mirror. The three vehicles were behind him, chasing relentlessly.They moved through the traffic with the speed of people who had stopped obeying regulations and only prioritized orders.He scoffed."They really think I'm escaping," he said, "I'm taking them where I'll kill them clean." His voice hardened slightly. Absolute.And if he had to keep his identity, he didn't need to show his true power in public. He knew human beings very well.They're curious and they will dig into him. He didn't want that.The taxi driver drove through the street, moving t