Victor

I paced back and forth in the store, my heart pounding with frustration as I listened to Victor's angry voice on the other end of the line. He sounded like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

“Calm the fuck down, Victor,” I snapped into the phone, trying to keep my own emotions in check. “Where are you?”

There was a tense silence before Victor finally responded, his voice strained with anger. “Back in Gemini.”

My stomach churned with dread at his words. “Back in Gemini? Please tell me you didn't go to the mansion,” I pleaded, feeling a surge of panic rising within me. “You know what? I'll be there in thirty.”

I hung up the phone and quickly grabbed grab my bag, my mind racing with worry. I knew Victor was hot-headed and impulsive, and the thought of him confronting Damon alone sent a shiver down my spine. I had to get to him before things escalated any further.

I hurried over to where Cecil was, my heart still racing.

“Hey, I'm really sorry, but I have to go, somethin