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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
No information
Lucas crouched beside the wrecked truck and glanced inside. He examined the interior carefully before reaching his hand through the shattered window and pulling out a weapon. It was an MP40 submachine gun, its matte black frame cold and grimy from smoke residue. He scanned the gun closely, and his sharp eyes quickly noted that it was fully loaded."Interesting," he muttered under his breath, his voice calm yet edged with tension.He reached into the truck again and pulled out another firearm—this time, a rifle. He detached the magazine and examined it, frowning when he noticed it was nearly empty. A realization struck him.“This is the same rifle one of them was using to shoot at us before the crash,” he noted aloud.Lucas’s brow furrowed as he looked over both weapons.“These men really meant business,” he mused, rising to his feet with the MP40 still in hand. “They planned to kill us by all means necessary. No hesitation. No negotiation.”He glanced down at the unconscious attackers
Defeating the assassins
The truck tumbled forward violently before finally coming to a halt across the deserted street. Shattered glass littered the asphalt, glinting faintly in the dim light. Smoke billowed from the mangled vehicle, obscuring its frame in a thick, gray haze.Inside Zed’s car, everyone sat motionless in the aftermath of the impact. A tense silence filled the vehicle, and their faces were painted with fear and disbelief. Lucas, who had bowed his head moments earlier, began to lift it slowly, his expression etched with shock and confusion.“Holy cow… what the hell just happened?” he muttered softly, still trying to wrap his head around the crash.“I wrecked their truck by driving into them,” Lucas answered calmly. “They’re all disoriented now. This is the perfect opportunity to deal with them.”“That was a damn risky move, man,” Zed said, his voice sharp. “If this had been a regular car and not a Platinum-grade armored one, we’d all be dead by now. That impact alone would’ve killed us.”“I kno
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