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Chapter 45 Turning a Lost Game Around
An unnamed desolate road swallowed in pitch-black night.Pierce dragged the gravely wounded Gunner along, staggering forward at a run, and spoke in a low voice to steady him. "Backup is almost here. Hold on."Gunner had lost far too much blood. His consciousness faded, and his body gave out completely. He repeatedly gestured for his companions to abandon him and escape.Slate dialed for reinforcements, his tone betraying their defeat as he truthfully reported the catastrophe: Silas was dead, Gunner critically injured, and they were trapped in an unfamiliar neighborhood under relentless pursuit.Duke’s voice remained calm and unyielding. Suppressing panic, he issued sharp instructions: survival came first; retreat if possible. If they could not all escape, make tough choices without hesitation—do not let everyone die together. He then pinpointed an unfinished plaza construction site in District Seven and ordered them to dig in and wait for aid.Once the call ended, the three men sprint
Chapter 44 Counterattack from a Dead End
Blinding light tore through the night. Dazzled by the headlights, Ranger inside the alley did not hesitate for a single second and spun around to flee at full speed.Tires left long skid marks on the snow-covered road as the vehicle screeched to an abrupt halt.Pierce and Slate bolted out of the car with guns drawn. The three men charged single file into the narrow passage. Fifteen meters ahead, Ranger ran for his life."Stop!"Slate raised his firearm, and a muzzle flash erupted. The bullet ricocheted off the wall, spraying sparks.Cornered, Ranger froze on the spot. He slowly turned around. His face was ashen, yet wild, desperate ferocity burned in his eyes. "Nobody gets out of this clean."Pierce halted mid-step, a chill crawling up his spine. "Something’s wrong."The very next second, the roar of engines erupted from every direction along the street.Four off-road vehicles blocked every exit. Four figures emerged from deep within the alley, advancing steadily with raised guns to c
Chapter 43 Dead End in the Narrow Alley
Hiding in the shadows of the corner, Slate kept a close watch and whispered an update: "The target is leaving."Back in the apartment block, Ranger checked his watch repeatedly, consumed by anxiety, wondering why Levi was taking so long to return.Night swallowed the last traces of daylight entirely.After bidding everyone farewell, Levi followed his contact through the snow toward the parking area. Out of the silent darkness, Pierce lunged from the side. The cold glint of a dagger pressed firmly against Levi’s chest.The driver accompanying them opened his mouth to shout, only to be slammed to the ground and restrained by Slate, Gunner and the rest. Gun barrels dug into his torso, threatening him into silence."Get in the car," Pierce ordered in an icy, unyielding tone.The sudden ambush caught Levi off guard. He hastily called out to acquaintances for help. Those who saw the armed men brandishing blades realized mortal danger and turned to flee at once.Gunner moved to give chase, b
Chapter 42 Arrest in the Snow
Jax gritted his teeth and rattled off the license plate numbers of his convoy. Before he finished speaking, the vehicle door was torn open by brute force. Soldiers swarmed to seal off the van, every gun barrel aimed straight inside.Ford dragged out the enforcer who had attacked him earlier, his face blank and his voice icy to the bone. "Hand over your weapon."The henchman stiffened all over and instinctively drew his gun in panic."Assault on a military officer with intent."The two words barely landed before a gunshot rang out. The henchman’s kneecaps shattered instantly. Blood gushed out as he dropped to his knees, wailing nonstop.The sergeant barked a sharp order for everyone to exit the vehicle, kneel down and cover their heads. Dozens of soldiers cocked their rifles in unison, radiating a murderous aura that left no room for mercy.Jax forced himself to step out, clinging to his haughty demeanor as he demanded to know who they were.Ford stood tall, his presence utterly overpo
Chapter 41 Coercive Overwhelm and Underhanded Power Plays
"They’ve got the Superintendent backing them," Ronan explained cautiously, unwilling to dwell on the tangled faction rivalries."Just a low-ranking superintendent—hardly worth our attention," Jax scoffed. "Boone talks a big game about his connections, but they amount to nothing when push comes to shove."Ronan bowed his head in agreement, not daring to argue. The intricate turf wars of the underworld were nothing more than skirmishes between ants to the elite power players at the top."Track him down," Jax pulled out his phone. "The loan shark from Noble Mansion. I need his name.""No rush," Ronan lifted his gaze, calculation glinting in his eyes. "Duke’s crew is also hunting Ranger. We don’t need to strike first. Let them take the heat, then we’ll clean up the mess."Jax raised an eyebrow, approving of this scheme to reap the rewards of others’ struggles. He then dialed a call to mobilize men to cordon off the target zone.The lounge inside Warm Winter Club was dimly lit. Kane, Cruz
Chapter 40 Night Rain Ambush in Vieira
Kane pushed back at once. "Taking the blame means ruining our reputation for good. Duke’s entire operation will be wiped out, exactly what Boone’s trap was designed to achieve."Cole’s gaze turned icy as he laid out the trade-offs. "If we fail to catch the real culprit, the blame will stick to us permanently. If we don’t cut our losses proactively, we’ll get dragged down along with Duke in the end. If Duke refuses to cooperate, we’ll replace him with someone else."Within the system, pros and cons come first—sentiment never factors in.Kane gritted his teeth to plead for another chance. "Ranger’s hiding in Vieira, and Pierce has already gone after him. We still have a shot to turn this around."Cole shook his head, laying bare the harsh truth with every word. "Vieira is the pharmaceutical companies’ home turf, Boone’s territory. Going there would be like throwing an egg against a rock. The most rational move is to cut our losses without delay.""I’m going to try anyway," Kane said fir
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