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The price of silence
"Is that all?" Zed asked, dusting off his hands as he turned back toward the group."Not quite." Another man from the crowd stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with greed. He took slow, deliberate steps until he stood face-to-face with Zed. "They said they won’t talk... but I didn’t say I wouldn’t," he said, his lips curving into a sly smirk."Greg?" the woman gasped in disbelief."What? Mind your damn business, Tracy," Greg snapped before turning his attention back to Zed."So… you're going to talk?" Zed asked flatly."Well, yeah. But give me the right price, and maybe I’ll keep my mouth shut." Greg shrugged, his smirk widening.Zed let out a slow sigh, his shoulders sagging just slightly. "Of course. Always about the money."He slipped a hand into his pocket and retrieved his wallet. Without hesitation, he pulled out a thick stack of bills. He didn’t bother counting—it didn’t matter. He handed the bundle to Greg.Greg’s eyes lit up as he accepted the cash, quickly flipping through it
Echoes after the gunshot
"Now's not the time for this, Steve. We have to get the hell out of here before we get into more trouble," Zed bellowed, his voice sharp with urgency. Steve nodded weakly, still trembling. His hands were clammy, and his face looked as pale as a ghost, but he made a visible effort to stay composed after hearing Zed’s words.Lucas approached them moments later, clutching the wooden crate with both hands, his face drenched in sweat and streaked with dirt. Without uttering a word, he yanked open the back door of the car and gently placed the crate inside. Steve followed suit, setting his crate beside Lucas's, and both men shut the door firmly before stepping into the vehicle.However, just as Zed was about to enter the car, a voice called out from behind him, slicing through the night like a blade."Zed Zimmerman!"Zed froze mid-step and turned around slowly, his brows furrowed in suspicion. The female shop attendant was approaching him, flanked by a group of rugged-looking men whose eyes
The shot that changed everything
"Ah, ah, careful now, boy," Gustavo hissed, pressing the cold edge of his dagger against Lucas's neck. "One wrong move, and I’ll slice his throat open."Zed halted mid-step, both hands lifting slightly in surrender."Let him go, man," he demanded, his voice clear and firm, his gaze locked on Gustavo with piercing intensity."Hell yeah, like I’m going to do that," Gustavo scoffed with a sneer. He tightened his grip on Lucas. "I’ll only let him go if you give me what I want.""And what exactly is that?" Zed asked calmly, though tension flickered in his voice."You know what I want—don’t play dumb, kid!" Gustavo barked, spit flying from his lips. "Unlock your phone and hand it over."Zed's reply was instantaneous. "I don’t think I can do that.""Is that so?!" Gustavo growled. "I said unlock your phone and hand it over! If you don’t, I’ll carve your little minion’s neck wide open!""Don’t listen to him, boss! He’s bluffing!" Lucas shouted, his voice defiant despite the blade against his t
A billionaire in the killing zone
"Good evening, amigos," Gustavo said with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.His voice was deep and composed, yet beneath that calm exterior was the subtle threat of a man who had killed before—and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again."Evening," Zed responded coolly, his tone unreadable. "How can we help you?" he asked, maintaining a casual composure that contrasted sharply with the tension rising around them.Gustavo took a few slow, deliberate steps closer. As he advanced, Steve—who was standing beside Zed—instinctively took a step back, his heart thudding hard in his chest.“When I saw you earlier, I figured you were just another one of those messengers sent by some rich prick,” Gustavo began, his voice low but firm. “You know, the type who love dressing up in fancy suits to mimic their boss. But,” he chuckled darkly, “it seems I was wrong.”He motioned slightly toward Daniel. “My comrade here told me he caught a glimpse of something... interesting. Said he saw your phone. Clai
Outnumbered, Undettered
The moment Zed opened his banking app, Daniel—still hovering beside him—snuck a glance at the screen. His eyes caught Zed's account balance, and instantly, his jaw slackened, mouth falling open as if gravity had yanked it down. His pupils dilated with disbelief.He had never—never—seen such an amount of money in his entire life.For several heartbeats, Daniel remained frozen, his gaze glued to the screen like a man witnessing a myth come to life. Then, slowly, he shifted his stunned stare to Zed, who appeared calm, methodical, and unbothered as he began making the transaction.Who the hell is this guy...? Daniel wondered, eyes narrowed.Everything about Zed screamed power and precision. Judging by that staggering account balance alone, Daniel knew—without a shred of doubt—that Zed wasn’t just another rich man. He was someone. Someone important.But why was a man of his caliber here? In this place?Men like Zed didn't come to the Black Zone in person. Not unless they were mad—or extrem
Gun shopping
She turned around and reached for a remote resting beside a monitor. With a quiet click, the wall behind her began to rumble softly. Panels shifted aside with mechanical precision, revealing a concealed vault embedded within the wall—its interior lined with sleek, high-grade, top-tier weapons that shimmered beneath crisp white spotlights.“This,” she said, gesturing with a flourish, “is where we keep the real gems.”Zed stepped forward, his gaze fixed intently on the vault. Awe flickered across his usually composed face. Lucas stood to his left, while Steve stood at his right, both equally mesmerized by the arsenal before them.“You don’t mind me asking what you need the weapons for, do you?” the woman inquired, her tone casual yet curious.Zed shifted his gaze to her, but before he could respond, Lucas spoke up.“If there’s one thing I know about the Black Zone, it’s that you guys don’t ask questions. Even if a kid walks in demanding a machine gun, not a single question would be aske
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