Chapter: SHOT IN THE DARKThe masked man and the other man advanced toward Rafe and Derek, their blades glinting.“Surrender now,” the masked man muttered.But Rafe stepped in front of Derek, shielding him as he clenched his fists.The first man lunged, aiming his blade at Rafe’s chest. Rafe caught his wrist midair and smashed his head into the man’s jaw. The impact made the attacker stumble as blood spilled from his mouth.Rafe wrenched the blade from him and drove it into his stomach. The man’s eyes widened in shock before his body went limp and collapsed.“Hide somewhere in the forest,” Rafe ordered.Derek ran shakily as Rafe pulled the blade free and turned to face the masked man, who gritted his teeth.The masked man rushed him. Rafe swung his leg to kick, but the man stabbed downward, the tip of the blade piercing through Rafe’s footwear and into his foot. Pain shot through him, making him stagger, but he forced himself upright, his jaw tight as he stared coldly at his attacker.The masked man came again
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Chapter: WATCH ME DIE“Since you refuse to be my bodyguard, it simply means you’re willing to watch me die,” Derek said bluntly, his voice low but firm.Rafe let out a heavy breath, lowering his gaze before meeting Derek’s eyes again.“I honestly can’t watch you die… but I still can’t be your bodyguard,” he replied quietly.“Then you can leave. I’ll find my own way home,” Derek declared, stepping forward without another glance.Rafe remained rooted, watching him walk away.“Wait!” he called suddenly.Derek stopped and turned back.“I’ll at least get you home safely,” Rafe promised.But Derek shook his head, one brow raised.“Just drop you safely,” Rafe corrected. “I don’t really know you, and I’m not interested in being anyone’s bodyguard.”“Why?” Derek asked abruptly.“Why what?” Rafe responded, confused.“Why don’t you want to be my bodyguard?” Derek pressed, scoffing lightly.“I… I want to help, but I can’t,” Rafe admitted.“I’ll pay you well,” Derek offered immediately.“No. It’s not about the money. I
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Chapter: THE OFFER“Get them… alive,” the masked man ordered.The men lowered their guns and then began walking toward them.Rafe locked eyes with Derek.“Please help me,” Derek whispered.Rafe stepped in front of Derek, his jaw tightening as he faced them.They rushed him, trying to get past to Derek but Rafe moved fast. His punches landed clean, his kicks sharp and deliberate.He fought until only one man remained, a single kick sent him crashing to the ground. Their leader was the last one standing, he clapped slowly, amused. “A skillful fighter!” he praised with a grin, then motioned his gun at him. “So what?” Rafe asked, his expression hardening as the weapon was aimed at him.“Move an inch and I’ll blast your head off,” he warned as Rafe stood still.“Who are you? And what do you want?” Derek demanded, his voice shaking. Behind him, Rafe discreetly shoved his gun into the waistband at his back.“You'll find out when we get there,” the masked man answered, pulling out his walkie-talkie.“Target s
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Chapter: RAFE'S INTERVENTIONDerek slid into the back seat of his car, exhausted.“Take me home,” he instructed curtly.Minutes later, the car pulled into his penthouse. Derek stepped out and strode into his bedroom, tugging off his suit jacket and loosening his tie.“Shawn is such a fool,” he muttered with a sharp exhale.Just then, his phone began to ring. He glanced at the screen; Unknown Caller.A chill crept down his spine. He hesitated, then answered.“Hello, sir,” a frantic voice whispered. “We’re being attacked at the company. I sneaked away to make this call, sir they’re…”A sudden gunshot echoed through the line.The voice cut off abruptly, followed by a heavy thud. Static filled the call.“Hello? Hello!” Derek shouted, his heart pounding, but there was no response.Just as he was about to end the call, faint shuffling sounds came through, then a low, unfamiliar voice spoke.“It seems we arrived too late,” the voice said calmly. “This is the second time you’ve escaped, Derek. I promised you, the third t
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Chapter: A TARGETED LIFE“When we meet tomorrow,” Derek replied as the two cars drove toward their car.About ten bodyguards stepped out and bowed to Derek.“I’ll take my leave now. Please make sure you come,” Rafe said as he stepped away, walking off into the night. Derek watched him until he disappeared into the darkness, then he stepped out of his car and walked toward the second vehicle they had brought.“One of you, take both of them to the hospital,” he instructed, gesturing toward the car he had exited.“Yes, boss,” one of the men replied as he got into the driver’s seat and sped off. Derek slid into the other car, and they drove away.Soon, they arrived at his penthouse.“Dig deeper into this attack. And stay alert, everyone,” Derek warned before heading inside. One of his men picked up his belongings and followed him in.Derek took a shower, changed into his pajamas, and collapsed onto his bed, utterly exhausted.“Who would want me dead?” he murmured, lost in thought.“I’ve wronged no one… right? So
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Chapter: STOP DIGGINGDerek Morgan sat in one of his private bars, swirling the last of his whiskey as he stared at the amber liquid instead of drinking it. He was the CEO of Morganton Empire.“What’s my next schedule for tonight?” he asked without looking up at his personal assistant, Steve.“Gala, sir,” Steve replied. “And… one hour left.”Derek’s jaw tightened. He hated galas; the lights, the noise, the fake smiles. With a sharp exhale, he snapped his fingers for Steve to continue.“That’s all, sir.”Derek set the glass down and rose, adjusting the tie of his perfectly tailored suit.“We’re leaving now.”He turned, but before he could take a step, he collided with a waiter carrying a tray of wine. Two glasses crashed to the floor, red liquid splashing across his suit.“Hell,” Derek muttered, staring at the white shirt now stained a muddy brown.He looked up, ready to lash out, but the moment he met the waiter’s gaze, he froze; staring at the hot, handsome waiter who wore only a black apron, revealing a
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