When Hearts Collide
Chapter 33 – The Choice
The warehouse was silent.
Every police officer stood frozen, watching Victor Langford's finger rest on the remote.
Outside, emergency vehicles continued to arrive, their flashing lights reflecting through the broken windows.
Detective Whitmore spoke calmly.
"Victor, this doesn't have to end like this."
Victor laughed bitterly.
"You still think I care about the ending?"
"No," Whitmore replied. "I think you still have a choice."
Ethan slowly stepped forward.
"You've spent years planning revenge."
Victor's eyes remained fixed on him.
"And what has it given you?"
"Nothing but more anger."
Victor's expression hardened.
"You know nothing about me."
"I know enough."
Ethan's voice remained steady.
"The man who built a successful compan
