Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1848

In the dimly lit living room, where shadows danced unexpectedly, Colby moved with the ease of someone who didn't need light to find his way. He made it to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water without missing a beat.

"So, what's the deal? Why'd you bring me here?" he asked, his voice cutting through the silence.

Alec had slipped in through the backyard, avoiding alarms and prying eyes. It wasn't sheer skill that got him this far; he had Adler's tech wizardry up his sleeve.

"If you've got nothing to say, don't be surprised if I kick you out," Colby remarked, his tone as chilly as the night air.

"Mr. Costello, I want you to mentor me," Alec said, his eyes locked with determination.

like ice. Even in the gloom, you could feel the frostiness of his stare-a look that could send a

Fiona. I need to get stronger," Alec insisted. Since James put him through the wringer at school, he realized he was a rookie among seasoned pros. If he wanted to safeguard those he cared

quickly overshadowed by an intense, almost tangible tension. "Why would

before, but now he truly grasped the gravity of his

conversation continued, Alec felt sweat trickle down his forehead, the tension in the room growing thicker by the second. Gathering his resolve, he charged at Colby, fist ready. But before he

Alec under control. While Alec was still processing what happened, a military knife appeared, its cold blade pressing

first try to withstand just one move from me," Colby said, withdrawing the knife and leaving

climbed the

flicker in the et night. It reminded him of a time long past twenty years ago, when life was drenched in turmoil. But those days were gone, and