From Bullets To Billions

Chapter 88: A Set Up

Chapter 88: A Set UpThe moment the alarm went off inside the shop, every customer turned their head in Max’s direction. Even people outside in the mall paused, their attention caught by the sound. Some pressed up against the glass windows, while others slowed their pace to gawk. Heads shook visibly, and whispers quickly spread among strangers, trading thoughts like gossip at a dinner table.

Even from inside the store, judgment came swift.

"It’s always the ones you suspect," one older woman muttered under her breath. "They should’ve just turned him away at the door."

"You want to

The ringing on the line clearly picked up on the other end, and that was the last straw for Max.

He shot up from his seat, grabbed Tom by the tie, yanked him forward, and slammed a heavy punch straight into his face.

Before the second guard could even react, Max spun and kicked him hard, right between the legs. The man dropped with a gasp, and Max followed it up with a brutal uppercut to his jaw. With both men stunned, Max grabbed Tom again, this time by the back of the head.

"I told you to look at the damn camera!" Max shouted.

He drove Tom’s head straight into the display screen, the monitor cracking apart on impact. Glass and plastic shattered, sparks flickering for a moment. Max stood over the two men on the floor, fists trembling.

"Damn it..." he muttered through clenched teeth.

Meanwhile, back in the parking garage, Aron waited patiently near the car. Max still had a little time before the deadline they’d agreed on, but Aron couldn’t help the growing worry in his chest.

"Am I overthinking this? It’s like he said, just a quick shopping trip. Nothing should go wrong... right?" Aron thought.

Just then, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He saw the name flash on screen, and answered it without hesitation.

"Aron," Max’s voice came through, a little out of breath. "I’ve got a situation. I could use your help... cleaning it up."