Goons

[Ellie's P.O.V]

"This is a matter of life or death. It's not a joke," I countered Brian's words.

In my heart, I felt disdain. He, perched in a high position, tried every means to take others' lives and now that he was at a disadvantage, he sought excuses for his unintentional actions.

"Your words indeed lack reason," Anton also bluntly rejected Brian's proposal. "If we want to leave, it's just about causing a few casualties among your men. Why would we need to exchange a life for that?"

Brian completely lost his composure, his smile frozen on his face, uncertain whether to maintain it or let go. He leaned forward, his whole body exuding a cold aura. "What do you really want?"