CHAPTER 10: THE KING OF LIES

The night air was heavy with the smell of smoke and diesel as Ugochukwu walked through the narrow streets of Lagos. The city, once a place of hope and opportunity, now felt like a labyrinth—a maze of shadows, deceit, and betrayal. He had always known there were powerful men who pulled the strings behind the scenes, but nothing had prepared him for the depth of the darkness he was about to uncover.

Ugochukwu’s phone buzzed in his pocket, snapping him out of his thoughts. He glanced at the screen. It was a message from Tunde, his old friend who had once been his ally, now a distant figure in his life. After the betrayal, Ugochukwu hadn’t been sure what to think about Tunde, but he knew that in this twisted game, everyone had their part to play.

“Meet me at the usual spot. I’ve got something you need to hear.”