A setup? Who in Phoenix City would have the guts to pose as Alexander and snatch the Bamboo Sword Sect leader's daughter?Moreover, the timing could not be more suspicious. Just half an hour before, Alexander had slapped Santiago across the face, making the Quain family the butt of every joke among
There he was, Alexander himself.With Amber's hand in his and a smile on his face, he strolled from the casino's entrance to Aaron's side. He took a moment to appraise the three loyal men standing behind him, a look of quiet approval in his eyes. "Impressive. The three of you together might just tak
Tears streamed down Bermita's face as she huddled in the corner of the storeroom.The seven towering men were closing in, their stench of sweat and grime assaulting her senses. Bound and gagged, she could not scream for help or mercy.She felt a despair that cut to her very soul."I'm up first!""St
To live, or to die?Death came in many flavors, but sometimes, life could taste far worse."Don't think you can intimidate me!" Coleman's whole body quivered, his fingers white-knuckled around the dagger at Bermita's throat. He screamed at Alexander, "I've got a hostage! Bermita's life is in my hand
"The Vittorio Business League was facing a season of upheaval."In the grand living room of the Quain estate, the patriarch, Radnor Quain, sat in the central seat of the sofa. His gaze was fixed on his son, his brow creased with worry. "For years, the major families have worked together in harmony,
As Santiago reached out to Sean…Alexander, Amber, and their companions had made their way back to the Phoenix Grand Hotel.Stepping into the presidential suite on the top floor, Amber gave Alexander a knowing nod before helping the still-petrified Bermita into the en-suite bathroom for a much-neede
Half an hour later, they were on Twilight Avenue, where the dimly lit backstreets came alive.That was the stomping ground of Sean, the Gun King.The weak light from the street lamps barely made a dent in the chaos of the streets where walls were plastered with nonsensical graffiti. At the mouth of
A parking lot turned into a graveyard, not a soul spared?Sean bit down hard, his hand inching toward the sleek black pistol strapped to his leg.That gun was his lifeline.Since arriving in Phoenix City and battling titans from across the globe, his lightning-fast draw has downed countless warriors