LOGINBradley’s head snapped toward the sound, his eyes widening as they landed on the motionless bodies. His face drained of all color. “Watch closely, Bradley Byers,” Alex said calmly, his voice steady—devoid of emotion. “This is the reason I hold my position in the underworld.” Another signal.
Alex’s men moved without hesitation, their response swift and precise. Before the young man could get any closer, he was stopped in his tracks. The room fell silent just as quickly as the shots were fired. The man dropped to the ground, the weapon slipping from his hand. Blood pooled beneath h
A heavy silence fell. Derek’s gaze flicked briefly toward Branson before returning to Bradley. “He approached Luthor,” he revealed. “He tried to recruit him to work for him.” Bradley froze. For a split second, the room seemed to tilt. Then, understanding crashed down on him. Branson… had gon
But— At that, Alex finally moved. Slowly, he lifted his gaze. And for the first time since entering the room, his eyes settled on Bradley. “You talk too much,” Alex said calmly. Bradley’s confidence faltered instantly when he heard Alex. But before he could say anything else, Alex asked
Gasps filled the room , immediately everyone saw him. “B-Branson?!” “What happened to him?!” Shock rippled through the elders. Even Bradley’s expression changed. For the first time, unease crept into his eyes. The situation doesn't seem to be good given Branson's condition. Alex walked forward
A few elders nodded subtly at his words, their earlier fear now masked by fragile pride. Derek’s expression darkened. “Are you questioning my boss, Mr. Byers?” he asked, his voice dropping lower, more dangerous. “Don’t forget—he governs the entire underworld. Whether you acknowledge it or not… tha
When Rose stepped back into the classroom, the weight of her discovery still clung to her. Kehlani glanced up from her desk, her eyes sharp. “You look like someone who just clawed something out of a grave,” she murmured. Rose slid into her seat with a sigh. “I might have.” Kehlani leaned closer,
Inside the office, Lopez shut the door with a sharp click, crossing to her desk. “Jesse,” she said, folding her hands, “I’m going to ask this once—who told you to start those rumors?” Jesse’s breath hitched. “I… I don’t know what you’re—” “Stop,” Lopez interrupted, her voice slicing clean through.
The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains of Rose’s bedroom, painting her sheets in warm gold. She rose with a stretch, letting the early light wash over her before beginning her routine. After dressing in her uniform and pulling her hair into a loose yet tidy ponytail, Rose grabbed her
The halls were quieter after lunch, the chatter reduced to a low hum as students moved between classes. But Rose wasn’t heading back just yet. She slipped down the side corridor that led to the faculty offices near the gym, her steps quiet but deliberate. She had already checked the schedule and kn







