Back at their hideout, Chloe paced nervously as The Merciless checked his gear.
"Jack doesn't know what he's walking into," Chloe said, her voice tense.
"He doesn't need to," The Merciless replied, his tone cold. "Not yet."
"But if Caleb plans to kill him—"
…
The Merciless cut her off with a sharp glare. "We'll be there. If Caleb tries anything, we'll make sure Jack walks out alive. And when the dust settles, we'll expose The Riches Group for what they are."
Chloe nodded, though her unease remained. "We'd better. Because if Caleb wins... everything falls apart."
The underground arena was a world of its own. Neon lights flickered above the crowd, casting eerie glows over sweaty faces and clenched fists. The air was thick with tension, a mix of cheers, shouts, and the occasional crash of fists against flesh. Jack stepped into the entrance tunnel, his footsteps echoing on the concrete floor.