world.
He paused the video on Elara's face, a cruel smile touching his lips. "Well, well, well," he
murmured. "Look who finally came out of hiding."
Elara wasn't just a random woman at a gym. Five years ago, she was "The Viper," Apex's
undefeated champion, known for ending fights in the first round. She had vanished the
night she refused to throw a title fight for Marcus—who also happened to be her estranged
uncle.
Three days after the incident, Elara found a sleek black sedan parked outside her modest
apartment. Two men in suits stood by the doors. A third man, Marcus, leaned against the
hood.