Kai finished his cocktail and set the glass down with purpose. He turned to Jairo, gave him a look—Jairo understood instantly. They headed toward a restricted area, one not accessible to just anyone. Down the stairs, they stopped in front of a door that looked like it led to a storage room—intentionally discreet, so no one would suspect what really happened behind it.
Kai pushed the door open, and the atmosphere shifted. Inside, the pounding music faded into a distant whisper, almost unreal. Warm lights, dark leather couches, and a long wooden table set the mood.
Beside him, Jairo nodded toward two men seated halfway down the table. Familiar faces, impeccably dressed, but with the hardened eyes of men who didn’t flinch easily.
“Times are changing,” Kai began, still wearing his leather jacket. “And we need to change with them. This drug run... it’s just the beginning. If we want to keep control, we have to expand. More territory, more clients, more money. But we need trust.”
One of the men, tall with a scar across his neck, crossed his arms and replied calmly, “Trust is a rare commodity around here, Kai. Especially with new players. Got any guarantees?”
Kai gave a faint smile—one that didn’t reach his eyes.
“Guarantees? No. Just my name. And that’s worth more than any contract. We’re offering a new product, high demand. The market’s shifting, and we need to stay ahead.”
Jairo placed a glass on the table, his fingers trembling slightly.
The man with the scar kept his arms crossed, his gaze cold.
“And why should we trust you?”
Kai smiled again, calculated and devoid of warmth.
“Because this is a win for both sides. The more we sell, the more we earn. But we need clarity—no betrayal, no dirty games.”
The other man leaned forward, his hand brushing the pistol hidden beneath his jacket.
“You bring the goods. We run the market. Anyone steps out of line... pays the price.”
Kai nodded firmly, stood up, and adjusted his shirt collar.
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A tense silence filled the room, thick with threats and promises.
Kai extended his hand, eyes locked.
That handshake sealed the beginning of an alliance.
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