Chapter 2015

Abner was gathering the stack of bills, ready to make his getaway, when suddenly he felt the cold barrel of a gun pressed against his side.

"Kid, seems like you don't know the rules of the game. Winning this big on your first go? Not so easy to walk away from here."

Abner stood frozen, the night's surreal events spinning in his head. Mountains of cash and now, out of nowhere, a man with a gun. Maybe because he had prepared for the worst, panic didn't even touch him. "You guys dragged me into this game, and now you're the ones holding me back. From the start, it looks like I never really had a choice, did I?"

The gunman seemed taken aback by his calm. A kid raised in the backwoods, oozing composure, daring to negotiate with seasoned hitmen.

Abner slowly turned around, ignoring the gun at his side. "It's been you tailing me these past few days, hasn't it?"

Every late-night trek home, he felt eyes on him. He first thought it was Mark's crew, but if it were them, they'd have made a move already. The man's gaze tried to pierce through Abner, searching for a hint of panic. But Abner was just too collected.

Minutes later, the man holstered his gun, seemingly impressed by Abner's reaction. Had Abner shown any sign of fear, he wouldn't be leaving alive tonight.

"Your father wants to see you."

executed years ago, now wanted to see him? Disgust flickered in Abner's eyes. Every misfortune

"No thanks."

think you know your father, but I believe it's worth your while

"Still, no thanks."

something

aimed at her how many lives do you think she'd have deft? Listen to us,

surfaced in Abner's eyes. His hand, hanging by his side, clenched

home, he had

door

out to

worn but her gaze

tender as ever. Seeing him, she sighed in relief and couldn't resist pulling him

he said you left hours ago. I was about to call the cops. Don't you dare

stood still, his hand inching towards her waist before he hesitated. His hand paused mid-air, then obediently

a kid anymore. You don't need to

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