Two towering walls confined the narrow Alleyway.

There were only cold, brownish grey concrete as far as eye can see.

There was no place to run for Noel.

Thick, suffocating air filled the atmosphere as Noel could only wait in dread for the other man to continue his monologue.

“…You’re a pest. A clueless fucking outsider who pose great risk to the business.”

There was malice in every word that came out of Ardent’s mouth,

“I’m simply doing my job to protect Haven and her brother.”

“I’ll ensure HER success, no matter what.”

”…Even if it means killing someone?” Noel tensed. He tried to compose himself, but his words still came out shaken.

There was a brief pause, before Ardent answered.

”Naturally.”