Ashton, in the dimly lit basement of the gang's hideout, fights against his weakened state, sustained only by the thought of Marie. His spirit dims as he hears the distant echoes of footsteps and the clanging of the heavy gate. A guard announces the arrival of visitors, leaving Ashton puzzled and wary. The door creaks open, revealing a harsh light, and to Ashton's disbelief and joy, Marie and Amanda are forcefully thrown into the dank room. Despite his weakened state, Ashton summons his strength to catch Marie before she hits the unforgiving floor. Their eyes meet, and a flood of emotions rushes through Ashton—relief, concern, and an overwhelming sense of love. He forgets the pain momentarily, clutching Marie tightly. Marie, feeling Ashton's embrace, forgets the harsh reality of their situation for a moment. She clings to him, tears streaming down her face. Ashton, weak but determined, whispers, "I thought I lost you." Marie, barely holding back her sobs, manages a small smile, "You
The group huddled in Madeline's dorm, faces grim with determination. Jake broke the silence, "So, what's the plan, Daniel?" Daniel leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "First, we need to get to Columbia. We can stay at my place; we can use it as a base." Stephanie interjected, "But how are we going to find Ashton and the others?" Daniel smirked, "That's where my guy comes in. He knows these places like the back of his hand. I'll give him a call, and he'll scope out the joint, feed us some intel. Then, we decide on our move." Madeline nodded in agreement. "Alright, sounds like a plan. Let's just hope this guy of yours knows what he's doing." Daniel pulled out his phone, dialing a number. "Don't worry; he's the best in the business. Hey, Tony, it's Daniel. Got a job for you." While Daniel conversed with Tony, Madeline turned to Jake, "Any thoughts on creating a distraction once we know where they are?" Jake shakes his head "no I don't . We just need to know the layout, and then w
As Daniel goes back to explaining the layout of the warehouse Madeline asks him how they'll create a distraction. " I think we finally understand the layout of the building, so how do we get inside, how do we create a distraction the will definitely draw then away from the warehouse so we could get in." Daniel sighs "you guys shouldn't freak out.....i..uhm......tony and his guys are going to cause the distraction." They all pause Wondering what he is talking about. Daniel tells them " tony is going to get us some guys to fight with us. They a look at each other all surprised. Jake is the first one to break the silence. Jake, crossing his arms skeptically, raises an eyebrow at Daniel. "So, let me get this straight. We're bringing in a bunch of guys we don't know, hoping they'll fight for us because they don't like the gang's leadership?" Jake leans forward skepticism written all over his face as he asks again"So, we're supposed to trust a bunch of unknown guys to join us in a fight ag
The room fell silent after finalizing the plan, the tension lingering in the air. Jake, always one to break the solemn atmosphere, stood up and announced, "Alright, team, let's take a breather. We've got a big day ahead, but no harm in enjoying the night before, right?" Madeline, feeling a mix of nerves and a need for distraction, looked at Jake with a raised eyebrow. "You're suggesting a night out in Columbia? Are you sure that's a good idea?" Jake grinned, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes. "Why not? We can't let the stress get to us. Besides, I bet Columbia has some hidden gems waiting to be discovered." Madeline couldn't help but laugh at Jake's enthusiasm. "You make it sound like we're on vacation. We're about to break into a gang's lair, not explore a new city." Jake chuckled. "Who says we can't do both? Come on, let's take a stroll. I promise it'll be like a mini-vacation." Madeline, intrigued by the idea, agreed to join him. As they stepped into the cool night, the vibrant sou
The next day arrived and Tony's men came to the house to prepare. the atmosphere buzzed with tension as the group prepared for the impending confrontation. Madeline nervously fiddled with the necklace Jake gave her, exchanging glances with Stephanie, whose eyes mirrored the same anxiety. The guys, armed and ready, exchanged banter that barely concealed their own unease. Tony, trying to lighten the mood, cracked a joke about how they should have brought popcorn for the show. Jake, attempting to mask his nerves, responded with a forced chuckle, "Popcorn would be great if this were a movie, not our lives hanging in the balance." As dusk settled in, they gathered in the living room to strategize. Tony outlined the plan, emphasizing each person's role. Madeline suggested a diversion to flank their opponents. Stephanie, chimed in, "But how do we ensure everyone's safety? We can't afford to lose anyone." The room fell silent for a moment, the weight of their predicament settling on their sho
The tension in the room escalated, the group grappling with betrayal and shattered trust. Madeline, her voice trembling, demanded answers from Daniel. "What is Marie talking about, Daniel? Why are you doing this?" Daniel, grinning with a sinister satisfaction, confessed, "Marie is telling the truth, Madeline. I never came back to Colombia seeking forgiveness. I came back for wealth, and you were my ticket." Madeline, bewildered, asked, "What do you mean, I'm your ticket to wealth?" Daniel, enjoying the power shift, explained, "The treatment for my mother's cancer drained our resources. I realized marrying into your family, taking over your father's business, was the only way to secure our future." Madeline, hurt and betrayed, demanded, "So, everything between us was a lie? You never loved me?" Daniel, unapologetic, admitted, "I needed you for my own gain. When I saw you with Jake, I became enraged. I was supposed to be the son-in-law, taking over the business. But you moved on, and I
The guards led to others out the door forcefully. Daniel gestures to Madeline telling her "take a seat." Madeline, standing defiantly, refused Daniel's command to take a seat. He sighed and decided to continue his story, as if seeking understanding from the person who once meant the world to him. "It was asking for help that brought me into this world," Daniel confessed, a somber tone in his voice. Madeline, though visibly hurt and confused, remained silent, urging him to continue. Daniel delved into his past, revealing a stark contrast to the life Madeline knew. "My mother and I weren't always rich. Her parents were so poor that they had to give her to her uncle, who was living alone, hoping he could provide a better life for her." Madeline, her eyes widening with a mix of surprise and sympathy, finally spoke, "I had no idea, Daniel. Why didn't you tell me all this before?" Daniel, with a bitter smile, replied, "Because I knew you wouldn't understand. Your perfect world and my strugg
Madeline stares at Daniel still not able to grasp the fact that he betrayed her. She listens as he continues talking. Seated back in his chair, Daniel continued his revelation, a twisted pride in his words. "I got one of my guys to suggest selling drugs to Ashton. Predictably, he bought the idea. Little did he know, my guys were watching him. When he sold the drugs, they waited for the right moment, stole the money, leaving Ashton in a bind." Madeline, disbelief etched on her face, asked, "You set up Ashton to get him involved in drugs, knowing he'd do anything to protect Marie?" Daniel nodded, "I Ashton to owe a debt because I knew he'd want to protect Marie so he'd definitely send her out of the country and if their romance was as strong as everyone said it was she'd definitely want to help him and who better than her own twin sister to help her." Madeline, shaking her head in disbelief, muttered, "What happened to the sweet Daniel I used to know? How did you become this person?" D