Lucian and his men stepped out of their cars, his guards moving forward first. It was clear that Mr. Lockwood’s home was being protected by Lewis’s men, who intended to keep the journalist alive long enough for him to release the incriminating news online.
Gunshots erupted as Lucian’s men took down the guards at the gate, though one of Lucian’s men was shot in the process. Ignoring the wounded man, they forced the gate open and moved in, Ditto leading the group. Their priorities were clear:
protect their master first, eliminate any opposition second—including Mr. Lockwood—and preserve their own lives third.
The moment they stepped into the compound, more men in suits emerged from hiding. Lucian smiled when he spotted Lewis standing in front of them.
Lucian stepped forward, smirk still
