I stepped out of Neil Arkes' room, leaving behind that suffocating pressure—an air filled with quiet power and silent threats.
That girl… she was one of the Reiker family's subordinates. Should I have saved her? Maybe I could've earned their trust.
No. Focus. I don't have time to chase shadows. Right now, my priority is helping the main characters. First. I need to get back to Theo.
I moved quickly down the crowded hallway, ignoring the odd looks from people I passed. Let them stare—I didn't have time to waste.
Theo's break room was still dimly lit. He was already sitting up straight, gripping that thick wad of cash in his hands. I stepped in and stopped at the doorway.
"Our match… it's about to start," I said flatly, my voice barely registering above the noise outside.
Theo looked up at me, his bruised black eyes locking onto mine. A tired but defiant smirk pulled at his lips.
