The rain drummed against the windows of Ochieng's penthouse, a rhythmic, steady sound that did nothing to soothe the tension in the air. Maggy stood before him, her arms crossed, her expression unreadable.
"What do you mean, he called you too?" Ochieng's voice was calm, but the sharpness in his tone revealed his rising frustration.
Maggy exhaled. "He said he had unfinished business with me. That I should choose a side before it's too late."
Ochieng's gaze darkened. "And what did you tell him?"
She smirked, stepping closer. "That I don't betray my own."
For a brief moment, something softened in Ochieng's eyes. But only for a moment.
"Good." He turned away, staring out over the city. "Because when this is over, there will be no sides left to choose."
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In the heart of Emerald City, beneath the bustling streets, in a room lit only by flickering candlelight, Kieran leaned against an oak desk, studying the files before him.
Names. Locations. Weaknesses.
He had been away for far too long, but nothing had changed. The underworld still played by the same rules.
Except this time, he wasn't here to play.
Sierra leaned against the wall, her arms folded. "Do you really think you can take him down? Ochieng isn't just a man anymore. He's a legend."
Kieran chuckled, flipping through the pages. "Legends fall. All it takes is the right push."
Sierra narrowed her eyes. "And you think you're that push?"
He met her gaze, his expression cold. "I know I am."
A knock at the door.
One of Kieran's men entered, whispering something in his ear.
Kieran's smirk widened. "Ochieng made his move."
Sierra straightened. "Already?"
Kieran rose from his seat, his grin turning predatory. "Good. Let's see if he still remembers how to bleed."
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Ochieng's convoy moved through the dark streets, black SUVs cutting through the city like shadows.
Inside, he sat with Tielen and Jeff, the air thick with anticipation.
"We go in fast, no survivors," Tielen murmured, loading his weapon.
Jeff nodded. "I'll handle the outside perimeter."
Ochieng simply adjusted his cuffs. "Leave Kieran to me."
The vehicles screeched to a halt. Doors swung open.
Gunfire erupted.
A war that had been brewing for years had finally begun.
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