No escape for Elena

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"S-she… d-doesn't have any idea where Daniel went, and I don't either... Daniel has a lot of hideouts, and we only know a few of them. He probably didn't go to the ones he knew we were aware of, so we really have no idea where he is… believe me." the man said, his voice wavering with pain and desperation.

Zendrick turned his attention to the man, releasing his grip on Elena's hair. He stepped closer to the man, and without warning, he pressed hard on the gunshot wound on his leg.

"Ahckk!"

"W-wait!… B-brother! Don't hurt my brother, you heartless man—!" Elena shouted, her voice trembling with emotion and concern, catching Zendrick's attention.

Zendrick looked at Elena, noting the desperation and fear in her eyes.

"Brother?" A grin spread across Zendrick's face as he studied them both, noting their resemblance.

Slowly, he stood up, his gaze cold and calculating as he looked between the two.