Rise from the ashes

d take her far beyond the reach of Ethan's wealth and power. Little did she know, her deci

er resources and rallying her allies. She knew Ethan would stop at n

thering intel on Ethan's movements. Then, she began to secretly transfer her assets, hi

er her. She was taking control of her life, refusing t

work of spies and informants, and it wasn't long before he tr

rowded room, when suddenly, Ethan appeared bes

" he growled, his voice low and menac

his grip like a vice. She knew she had to think fast, or ri

to break free from Ethan's grasp. She ran from the café, her heart p

he dodged through the crowded streets. She knew Ethan would stop

pe - a small alleyway between two buildings, dark and nar

d she was not alone. A figure emerged

emanded, trying to k

with piercing eyes. "My name is Max," he said, his v

t she was wary. She didn't know him, and

om me?" she asked, h

you take down Ethan," he said, his voice filled with conviction

ered Max's offer. Could she trust him? A

eemed different from Ethan. Maybe it was the way he looked at her, with a gaze that was both pierc

er voice barely above a whi

team, Ava," he said, his eyes sparkling with determination. "Together, we'

ermination. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but with M

she had made a choice. She had chosen to trust Ma

. There, standing in front of them, was Ethan. His eyes w

he snarled, his voice low and menaci

hest. She knew that she had made a choice,

he said, her voice steady and str

stood their ground, ready

e spat. "You think you can take me down? I have the power, the wealt

ked on Ethan. "That's enough, Eth

who are you to tell me what to do?" he snee

ing to bring you down, Ethan," he said, his voice low and deadly. "Yo

u're no match for me, Max," he said. "I'll crus

dged and weaved, his own fists flying in response. The two m

t racing with fear. She knew sh

of metal in Ethan's hand. A k

t Ethan, her own fists flying. The three of them cras

gether. Ava's heart raced with fear, but she refused to back down

Max landed a lucky punch, sending Ethan crashing to the g

s eyes gleamed with a malevolent intensit

I'll win the war. You'll never be able to hide fr

d to get away from him, fast. She grabbed Max's hand, and together

scape and evasion. She knew Ethan would stop at

d she go? Who

va remembered a name. A name that had been whisper

ragged pants. "We have to get to Rachel.

on hers. "I know where to fi

peared into the night, le

gs. They finally reached a small, unassuming door hidden in a alleyway. Max