Dante and Payne got hurt

★★★★

"Where is Damon Colley? Let him know his cleverness could cost his son's life. Ask him to show up, otherwise this little chick will drop into darkness within seconds," the boss shouted, his eyes scanning for Damon.

One of Damon's men stepped forward, attempting to negotiate. "Keep your gun down. We'll give you money and a helicopter to escape."

The boss's voice rose in a furious roar. "Call that bastard here, or he will lose him!" As if on cue, Damon appeared, unarmed and calm. His gaze, however, was anything but.

Damon's voice cut through the tension, directed at both Payne and Dante. "Are you guys scared of a little blood?"

Dante, trying to muster strength, looked at Payne. She, however, had fire in her eyes. "No. Don't let go of that man. He slapped Dante and pulled my hair. It's his fortune that I'm not a grown woman yet," she hissed, glaring at their assailant.

Damon’s attention shifted to the man who had dared to slap his son. His cold eyes locked onto the target, maki