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51: The Lion's Share

Penulis: Fuyingwen
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-11-01 11:50:34

The sterile, metallic tang of ozone and fresh paint bit at the air in the newly christened "Urban Fangs Security Solutions" headquarters. The building was a monument to brutalist architecture, all polished concrete and tinted glass—a far cry from the damp, mildew-scented basements and derelict warehouses the "Blood Fangs" had once called home.

Jack Miller stood before a panoramic window, not looking at the skyline, but at the reflection of the room behind him. It was a state-of-the
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