章節 29: Chapter 29: The Deal
The next night, Cole found himself standing outside the backroom of the detention center, his heart pounding in his chest. Jayden had been vague about what to expect, but the tone of the invitation made it clear that this wasn't just another fight. This was something bigger.
The door opened with a creak, and a guard motioned for Cole to enter. He stepped inside, his nerves on edge as he took in the scene before him.
The room was dimly lit, with a single table in the center and a group of men standing around it. They weren't guards—not the regular ones, at least. These men were different, dressed in expensive suits that didn't belong in a place like this. Their eyes were cold and calculating as they watched Cole approach.
One of the men, an older guy with slicked-back hair and a cruel smile, stepped forward.
"Matthews," the man said, his voice smooth. "We've been watching you."
Cole clenched his fists, his instincts screaming at him to be careful. "What do you want?"
The man chuckled, exchanging a glance with the others. "Straight to the point. I like that."
He gestured to the table, where a stack of papers sat waiting. "We have an offer for you. A way out of this place, and into something… bigger."
Cole raised an eyebrow. "Bigger?"
The man's smile widened. "The Crucible."
The name sent a shockwave through Cole's system. He had heard of the Crucible—everyone in the underground fight scene had. It was the most prestigious and brutal tournament in the world, where the best fighters from all corners of the globe came to prove themselves.
"You're kidding," Cole said, his voice filled with disbelief.
The man's smile never wavered. "I assure you, we're not. We have connections. We can get you in. But it's not without its price."
Cole narrowed his eyes. "What price?"
The man leaned forward, his voice dropping to a whisper. "You fight for us. You win for us. And in return, we make sure you never have to spend another day in a place like this."
Cole's mind raced, the weight of the offer pressing down on him like a vice. This was everything he had been fighting for—a way out, a chance to prove himself on the biggest stage in the world. But it came with strings attached, strings that could tie him to something far worse than juvenile detention.
"Think about it," the man said, his voice dripping with temptation. "But don't take too long. Opportunities like this don't come around every day."
Cole stared at the papers on the table, his heart pounding in his chest. This was it. His chance to get out, to make a name for himself. But at what cost?
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