Xavier left the midnight club, his steps light and confident, as if the whole night's chaos had been nothing more than a warm-up. Oliver followed quietly, still shell-shocked but obedient, riding along in the backseat of Xavier's bike.
When they reached Oliver's mansion, Xavier stopped the bike, nodded at his friend, and Oliver stepped off.
"Stay safe," Xavier said with a half-smirk.
Oliver gave a tired but genuine smile, his eyes still carrying that strange mix of awe and disbelief.
Xavier didn't stick around. He revved the bike and headed straight to the towering spire of Nexus Tower. His expression was serious and controlled, like he was already thinking about his next plan.
By morning, the city was already buzzing.
Mainstream news outlets screamed headlines across holo-screens and virtual billboards:
BREAKING NEWS: XAVIER'S SHOCKING CONFESSION GOES VIRAL
UNDERWORLD CONNECTIONS EXPOSED: The Truth Behind Maximillian Hart and the Kane Tragedy
