While Rowan attempted to slip away to call Yuvraj, he was met with a brutal surprise. Before he could even unlock his phone, a hand clamped down on the device, and a fist connected squarely with his jaw.
With a single, professional strike, Rowan was floored.
The man responsible was Vince (Xavier’s assistant). He didn't stop there. Moving like a silent predator through the crowd, he lunged forward and hauled Marcus out from the mob. Marcus tried to swing back, but Vince caught his wrist in a joint lock, twisting it with clinical precision.
A sickening crack echoed, followed by Marcus's guttural scream. A follow-up kick to the stomach left the traitor curled in a silent, trembling ball on the pavement.
Once the threats were neutralized, Vince stepped back, becoming a dark silhouette behi
