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Chapter 39: Betrayal Mark
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2024-11-27 04:44:36Time seemed to slow down as Olivia’s scream cut passed through the air. Victor reacted with the swiftness of someone who had fight with death countless times. Twisting his body, he barely avoided the blade which was meant to bury itself in his back.
The knife grazed his arm instead, tearing through the fabric of his suit and leaving a red stain on his arm. The masked man attacked again, but Victor was faster. Grabbing the man’s wrist, he twisted it violently until the knife falls to the ground.
“Dmitri!” Victor shouted, his voice sharp and commanding.
Dmitri didn’t hesitate. Raising his gun, he fired a single shot. The man collapsed, lifeless, at Victor’s feet.
Olivia pressed herself against the wall, her heart pounding loudly in her chest. The metallic scent of blood fills the air.
“Are you hurt?” Victor’s voice was cold as his eyes goes over her.
Olivia shook her head, her voice stuck i
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