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

protect 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 about, he had to

Colby's voice carried a hint of mocking amusement, quickly overshadowed by an intense, almost tangible

heard him speak before, but now he truly grasped the

tension in the room growing thicker by the second. Gathering his resolve, he charged at Colby, fist ready. But before he could even get

control. While Alec was still processing what happened, a military knife appeared, its cold blade pressing lightly against his throat,

disturb Damita's peace. If you want to prove yourself, first try to withstand just one move from me," Colby said, withdrawing the knife and leaving Alec to collect

the stairs to

cigarette, and watched its ember flicker in the et night. It reminded him of a time long past twenty years ago,