CHAPTER 116: THE BRUTAL SHOWDOWN

"Well, well, look who we have here," a deep voice boomed from the shadows. "I'm impressed, Caleb. But let's see how you handle yourself against a real opponent." The silhouette of a man stepped out of the darkness, revealing Bruno Gonzalez, the leader of the syndicate. A hulking figure, he was armed with a vicious-looking switchblade, his face twisted into a cruel grin. "You're not leaving here alive, lover boy," Gonzalez taunted, his eyes cold and calculating. Caleb's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenching in determination. "You won't hurt her again," he growled, his muscles tensing as he prepared for the fight of his life. Gonzalez chuckled, clearly amused by Caleb's defiance. "Oh, I don't plan on hurting her," he said, his voice dripping with menace. "You, on the other hand... I'll make you beg for mercy before I kill you." With that, Gonzalez lunged forward, his blade slicing through the air towards Caleb's face. Caleb's instincts kicked in, and he managed to dodge Gonzalez's initi