Chapter 15 - Holding on by a Thread
Leo threw himself onto the roof deck and caught Maya’s wrist at the very last second.
His arm strained violently under her weight as she dangled above the dark alleyway four floors below.
"Don't let go!" Maya screamed, rain washing over her terrified face.
"I’ve got you! Give me your other hand!" Leo grunted, his muscles burning with exhaustion.
With a desperate burst of strength, Leo hauled Maya up over the ledge onto the gravel roof.
They both lay on the roof, panting heavily, soaking wet under the stormy night sky.
Across the alley, the masked men glared at them, realizing they couldn't cross the wide gap.
One of the men pulled out a phone and made a quick call.
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"Boss, they got away with the book," the thug reported into the receiver.
Marcus’s voice echoed loudly from the speaker: "Then activate Plan B. Release the full video to the news stations right now."
