One of the muscr men visibly weakened, no match for the other, and copsed.


    “You’re useless!” someone yelled out.


    The onlookers erupted into shouts and cheers.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    “Boss, finish him!”


    Before the fallen man could even plead for mercy, a gunshot echoed sharply.


    Bang!


    He hit the floor.


    A few people stepped forward, pulling him away.


    They quickly tossed him off the ship.


    The air filled with harsh, mockingughter.


    Everything happened swiftly.


    As the crowd erupted in cheers, Hannah subtly shifted her gaze and moved toward Rodrigo.


    Beside Rodrigo sat Winston, his expression icy, clearly having long harbored discontent with Rodrigo’s actions.


    Rodrigo pushed things further.


    “If anyone bests my crew, I’ll up the prize to 3 billion.


    But fail, and it’s your life on the line.


    Who’s brave enough?”


    By then, Hannah had emerged from the crowd, standing out boldly.


    Rodrigo’s eyes narrowed upon seeing her.


    “Why not give it a shot?”


    “Sure,” Hannah responded.


    “But I don’t want your 3 billion if I win.


    How about a different deal?”


    “Interesting.


    ” Rodrigo scanned Hannah from head to toe and remarked, “You’re the first to turn down 3 billion.


    So, what do you want?”


    “My life if I lose,” Hannah dered firmly.


    “But if your guy lose, you give me your life.


    ”


    Her words hushed the previously raucous crowd instantly.


    A voice from the crowd erupted, “Are you f@cking insane? Challenging our boss with such stakes?”


    Hannah arched an eyebrow.


    “Something wrong? Are you afraid to bet?”


    Rodrigo clenched his teeth, his jaw set firm.


    He nced at Winston.


    “She’s not shaming Wace.


    She’s gutsy, I’ll give her that! Winston, just a heads-up.


    If she loses the bet, she’s mine.


    You can’t step in on what I decide to do with her!”


    Winston stood up, a frown creasing his forehead.


    “Then I’ll take her ce!”