Darren's expression darkened, his grip on the knife tightening as emotions churned in his eyes. "I don't know what you're talking about. I want money, and I want to get out of here-nothing else matters!" Russell was about to say more, but his phone rang again, persistently interrupting him. With a furrowed brow, he answered, "Rina, what is it?"

Rina's voice was filled with tears, "Russ, come back, please come back! I'm hurt, it hurts so much."

Russell asked calmly, "Have you called for an ambulance?"

Her sobbing intensified. "I did, but Russ, I need you here with me. I can only feel safe with you by my side. Please, come now, okay?"

Russell, trying to remain patient, responded, "Rina, I'm in the middle of something important. I'll come to you as soon as I'm done, alright?"

But Rina was insistent. "No! You have to come now! If you don't, I'll tell my grandfather to cancel our cooperation. Russ, don't make me do this!" Russell's eyes, usually warm and inviting, turned cold. "Fine, I'll come to you."

"Okay, I'll be waiting," Rina replied before hanging up.

Russell closed his eyes briefly, and when he opened them again, he charged straight at Darren!

As soon as he saw Russell coming, he quickly lit the

lighter hit the ground, instantly igniting the gasoline. Flames erupted and

Russell shouted, landing a punch squarely on Darren's face.

the hidden bodyguards surged forward, quickly subduing

ran towards the factory, but someone else

his tracks, his

It was Lucas!

How had Russell not

glanced

factory,

factory. The gasoline around her

feet were tightly bound. Despite her frantic efforts she could only move a little.

to cover was not enough

desperation filled her face was this where she was going to die

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