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.

in the gloom, you could feel the frostiness of his stare-a look that could send a chill down

school, he realized he was a rookie among seasoned pros. If he wanted

by an intense, almost

heard him speak before, but now he truly grasped the gravity of his aura. It was the kind of menace that only comes from facing down danger time

felt sweat trickle down his forehead, the tension in the room growing thicker by the second. Gathering his resolve, he charged at Colby, fist

Alec was still processing what happened, a military knife appeared, its cold blade

try to withstand just one move from me," Colby

climbed the stairs

years ago, when life was drenched in turmoil.

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