Chapter 3 Beneath The Ruthless Don

• Melanie p.o.v
• I let out a sigh of relief as Dr. Danny finally managed to revive the man. His chest began to rise and fall with shallow breaths, and a faint pulse returned to his wrist. I had been worried that we would lose him, especially with the mysterious voice from the darkness urging Dr. Danny to hurry up.
• As the man's eyelids fluttered open, I could see the pain and confusion etched on his face. He was barely conscious, his gaze drifting in and out of focus.
• Suddenly, the voice from the darkness spoke up, its tone cold and menacing. "Enough. He's alive. Now, let's get what we came for."
• A figure emerged from the shadows, his features still obscured by the dim lighting. He approached the bed, his eyes fixed intently on the wounded man.
• "Tell me, Marcus," the mysterious man said, his voice dripping with malice. "Where is the package?"
• Marcus's eyes rolled wildly, struggling to focus. He mumbled incoherently, his words slurred.
• The mysterious man's face twisted in frustration. "Speak clearly, Marcus. Where. Is. The. Package?"
• Marcus's gaze drifted to Dr. Danny. and me, filled with a desperate plea for help. I felt a surge of compassion, wanting to shield him from further harm.
• Dr. Danny stepped forward. "He's not in any condition to answer questions. He needs medical attention, now." His voice wasn't firm, but he was hoping to help the man
• The mysterious man's gaze snapped to Dr. Danny, his eyes flashing with warning. "You'll keep him alive, Doctor. That's all that matters. Now, Marcus... tell me."
• Marcus's voice was barely audible, but I caught the words "...hidden...safe...never find..."
• The mysterious man's face darkened, his jaw clenched. "We'll see about that."
• I felt a chill run down my spine as the atmosphere in the room grew more ominous. What package was Marcus hiding? And what did this mysterious man plan to do with him?
• The sound of a gunshot echoed through the room, making me jump. Before any of us could react, the wounded man's body went limp, his eyes frozen in a permanent stare.
• "No!" Dr. Danny exclaimed, rushing to Marcus's side. "He's gone." He confirmed after checking for a heartbeat.
• The mysterious man's face twisted in rage, his gun still smoking in his hand. "Fool," he muttered to himself.
• I stood in shock, my mind reeling from the sudden turn of events. One moment, Marcus was struggling to stay alive; the next, he was gone.
• I stood frozen in shock, the mysterious man's pristine attire caught my attention. Not a single stain or speck of blood marred his clothes. It was as if he hated getting himself dirty.
• I, on the other hand, was covered in Marcus's blood. I shuddered, feeling a wave of nausea wash over me. Dr. Danny handed me a towel, and I quickly cleaned myself off, trying to compose myself.
• The mysterious man's voice cut through the silence. "Stop the bleeding, nurse. We need to dispose of him properly."
• I stared at him incredulously. "You want me to...after what you just did?"
• He raised an eyebrow. "Yes, after what I just did. I don't tolerate any mistakes."
• I shook my head, horror and disgust welling up inside me. "No. I won't help you cover up a murder."
• The mysterious man chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Amusing. Nobody tells me no. Not even Dr. Danny here." He glanced at Dr. Danny, who looked away, his face pale.
• He obviously knew who this mysterious man was, I noticed his eyes went wide in shock and fear early when the mystery man emerges to view. I'm the only clueless one in this room.
• "Especially not you, little nurse," he continued. "You see, I can make people disappear. Even the police won't find you. You'll spend the rest of your life here with me, want to make a bet?."
• My heart sank. I felt trapped, caught in a nightmare.
• Dr. Danny voice was barely audible. "Melanie, please..."
• The mysterious man's gaze locked onto mine. "So, will you cooperate?"
• I swallowed hard, weighing my options. Refuse and risk imprisonment, or comply and become an accomplice to murder? Either way, I was trapped.
• "What's your choice, nurse?" he pressed.
• I hesitated, my mind racing. What would I do?
• "I won't do it," I said finally, trying to sound firm despite the trembling in my voice.
• The mysterious man's smile grew wider. "Very well. Take her away."
• Two guards stepped forward, grasping my arms tightly. Dr. Danny protested, but was silenced by a warning glance from the mysterious man.
• As they dragged me away, I caught a glimpse of Dr. Danny's worried face. "Melanie, I'm sorry!"
• I was pulled down a dimly lit corridor, the air thick with the scent of disinfectant and decay. We stopped at a heavy metal door, adorned with rusting hinges and a large padlock.
• The guard unlocked the door, revealing a narrow stairway leading into darkness. "The basement," he shoved me forward.
• I stumbled down the stairs, my heart racing. The door creaked shut behind me, enveloping me in total darkness. I felt fear, terror even.
• I could literally feel myself shivering like a dry leaf, what have I gotten myself into? I cried inwardly.
• Suddenly, a faint light flickered to life, illuminating a cramped, dingy room. A single chair and a small table occupied the space.
• A figure emerged from the shadows – the mysterious man.
• "Change your mind, nurse?" he asked, his voice dripping with malice.
• I squared my shoulders, defying the fear creeping up my spine. "I won't help you."
• He shrugged. "Suit yourself. But know this: I own you now."
• "I find you interesting." With that, he vanished into the darkness, leaving me alone in the cold, damp basement.
• I was completely at his mercy at this point. I have no idea how I'd be able to survive and come out of this mess I've landed into.
• Who's going to come to my rescue, and what's worse, I don't know where I am or who this man is.