Chapter 7 - The Apex Predator
Before Marcus could even pull the trigger, Dominic completely bypassed the explosive's fail-safe.
With blinding, terrifying speed, Dominic violently shoved Claire backward, aggressively pushing her completely out of the blast radius. In the exact same fluid motion, Dominic drew the heavy silver pistol hidden under his charcoal suit jacket.
He didn't hesitate. He didn't negotiate.
Dominic fired a single, flawless shot. The bullet hit Marcus directly in the chest, violently throwing the traitor backward into the hallway before he could even fire his weapon.
Simultaneously, the bypassed pressure plate sparked aggressively. Dominic threw his massive, muscular frame directly over the exposed compartment, using his own body as a heavy physical shield. The small, localized explosive detonated with a harsh crack, completely destroying the marble floor and sending a shockwave of dust and debris through the study.
Because Dominic had disabled the primary charge, the blast was small, but the impact still violently threw him against the heavy mahogany bookshelf.
"Dominic!" Claire screamed hysterically, scrambling across the ruined floor, completely abandoning her fear as she threw herself over his bleeding chest.
Dominic groaned, his charcoal suit covered in white marble dust. He slowly opened his dark eyes, coughing heavily as he looked up at the beautiful, terrified woman holding him.
"Are you hurt?" Dominic choked out, entirely ignoring his own bleeding shoulder, focused solely on her safety.
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"I'm fine! I'm fine!" Claire wept, pressing her hands desperately against his chest.
👉 Dominic’s loyal enforcers flooded the room, entirely ready to completely eradicate the rival cartel responsible for the attack.
