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Zed pulled out his phone slowly, the glow of the screen illuminating the sharp angles of his face in the dim lighting of the club. He swiped through his home screen until he reached his banking app, tapping it with practiced precision. The app loaded swiftly, revealing the staggering balance in his account. The system had deposited an additional eighty million dollars earlier that morning—a reward for his recent level-up.Zed barely blinked at the zeros. That kind of money had long since stopped exciting him.He turned the screen toward Jack. “I’ll need your account details.”Jack hesitated, still uncertain if he was being set up, but eventually rattled them off. Zed entered the numbers, double-checked, and hit send. A moment later, the app buzzed with confirmation.Simultaneously, Jack felt his phone vibrate deep in his jeans pocket.He pulled it out quickly, the anticipation showing in the twitch of his jaw and the narrowing of his eyes. He unlocked the screen, and as the banking no
Accusation
Zed stood there motionless like a statue the moment he stepped inside the club. His sharp eyes slowly scanned the space, absorbing the chaotic ambiance. The club was alive with energy—people danced wildly to the booming music, others leaned against the bar laughing and chugging drinks, and couples clung to each other in dim corners, lost in their own worlds.He let his gaze drift across the pulsing dance floor and disco lights flashed overhead. The scent of alcohol, perfume, and sweat hung heavy in the air. His eyes searched for one face in particular, combing through the crowd like a hawk.Then, finally, he saw him.Across the bar, seated alone at a cluttered table filled with half-empty bottles of beer, was Jack. He had a glass of beer in hand, staring down into it like it held the answers to all his problems.Zed stared at him for a moment longer, his expression unreadable, before stepping forward with his walking cane in hand. His steps were calm and steady, calculated. But just a
Framed
Zed sat there in silence after watching the video, his face clouded with confusion and disbelief.What the hell was all that about?“What the fuck does he mean by that? What the hell is going on?” Zed muttered internally, trying to piece together what he had just seen. “I stole some money? What is he even talking about? Is this some kind of setup to ruin my image or something?”Zed couldn’t recall a single moment in his life when he had ever stolen money. Not even a dollar. Stealing was simply not in his nature. So where was this accusation coming from?Was he being framed? Or was this just a massive misunderstanding spiraling out of control?“He said those guys came to his apartment immediately after the stream… meaning they were watching the stream in real-time,” Zed reflected, rubbing his chin as the pieces slowly began to come together. “That night… right after I joined the livestream, my system warned me—said people were trying to track me. It told me if I didn’t leave, they’d ge
Expose
After the discussion and final arrangements were wrapped up, Zed dismissed Lucas, ordering him back to his post outside the office. Lucas gave a short nod, silently exiting and closing the door behind him. Zed remained inside with Steve.The heavy atmosphere shifted slightly as Zed took a deep breath and turned toward his longtime friend. His voice was quieter now, almost worn, as he began to explain everything that had unfolded during Steve’s absence—everything except the most dangerous truths.He told him about the Anderson Group and the deal they had offered. He spoke about the ship they wanted—its scale, its design, the insane demands. But he left out the most crucial detail: that Mr. Domenico Anderson had held him at gunpoint during that meeting. That Zed had no choice. That the ship would be built for free.He couldn't bring himself to admit it—not yet.Steve listened in stunned silence. Building a custom ship for a high-ranking corporate empire was no small feat—it would take m
Too dangerous
The entire office fell silent the moment Lucas uttered those words. A tense, heavy quietness settled over the room like a blanket of fog. All eyes turned to him. Even the air felt still, like it was waiting for Zed’s reaction.Zed leaned back in his chair slowly, trying to process what he had just heard. His fingers tapped absently on the table as his brows furrowed in thought. After a few heartbeats, he finally spoke."What do you mean, 'form an army'?" he asked, his tone calm but edged with suspicion.Lucas leaned forward, his voice dropping into a near-whisper, a conspiratorial tone creeping into his words. “Find men. Women. Anyone you believe is strong enough to protect you. Fighters. Survivors. People with nothing to lose or everything to prove. People you trust—or people who will trust you because you pay them well enough. Or better yet, people who’d die for you because they believe in you.”Zed’s eyes remained fixed on Lucas. There was something about the younger man’s intensit
First step
Zed’s eyes widened slightly in shock after hearing Amanda’s words. He shifted his gaze toward Steve, who was sitting across from him, and spoke, “Are you sure about this?”“Yes, sir,” Amanda confirmed over the phone. “Why do you sound so shocked? Is everything okay?” she asked with concern.“Yeah, yeah, everything’s okay,” Zed replied quickly, masking the uncertainty in his voice. “Send him in.”“Alright, boss,” Amanda acknowledged before ending the call with a soft beep.Steve arched an eyebrow. “What’s the matter?”Zed let out a slow breath. “Lucas is here. He’s back.”“What? Really?” Steve blurted out, his eyes widening. Zed nodded slowly. “How did he survive?”“I have no idea,” Zed muttered, still reeling from the news. “But I’m glad he did.”Moments later, the door creaked open, and in stepped Lucas. Zed immediately turned his attention toward him, scanning him from head to toe. He’d expected bruises, cuts—any visible sign of the chaos Lucas had faced. But to his surprise, Lucas
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