C63 Someone Took His Protection Fee

The sun had yet to crest the horizon, and the sky was overcast, threatening rain.

Despite the absence of the scorching sun, the temperature refused to drop, leaving Wexham City sweltering.

Blaine awoke and, as was his routine, unlocked the automatic security door outside the beauty salon.

Inside the lounge, Zoe was still deep in slumber. The night before