As the fight continued, Holdens rage surged, turning him savage. His bloodshot eyes locked onto Zayden. He quickly gained the upper hand and pinned Zayden down, raining down a barrage of punches.
Zayden proved resilient, enduring the blows while covertly searching for the gun on the ground.
He found the gun Holden had knocked aside. But as he was about to pick it up, Holden acted swiftly, seizing the gun, cocking it, and pressing it under Zaydens chin, gripping his hair tightly.
Where is Ariana? Spit it out! Holden demanded, his finger tense on the trigger, eyes ablaze with fury. Speak up now, or Ill kill you!
Both of them were covered in blood now. Zayden met Holdens gaze and saw the madness in his eyes.
Zayden chuckled, refusing to yield now that he had Holden teetering on the edge.
Fine, finish me off! Then youll never discover where shes hidden! Come on, pull the trigger! Zayden exclaimed.
Zaydens taunts pricked Holdens nerves like needles. Unable to contain his fury, Holden retorted, You think I wont? I can find her without you! Youre too arrogant. Rot in hell!
He pulled the trigger, but all that echoed was an empty click. No bullets were discharged.
Zayden erupted in laughter, displaying the removed magazine and flinging the bullets in Holdens direction. In a swift motion, he withdrew a dagger from his belt and thrust it into Holdens body.
Holdens cry of pain echoed as he released Zayden. Seizing the opportunity, Zayden punched him and stumbled away.
Disregarding the pain from the stab, Holden pursued Zayden. Despite their injuries, they both limped on.
Zayden reached an open area by the port, where a helicopter was waiting for him.
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As they neared, someone aboard the helicopter fired at Holden, forcing him to seek cover.
Zayden approached the helicopter, turning back with a bloodied yet victorious grin, taunting Holden, Youre still no match for me, Holden.
He theatrically spread his arms in a mock bow, then ascended the helicopters steps.
Suddenly, gunshots rang out behind Holden-it was Adrian.
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Adrians shots aimed at Zayden had missed.
Observing this, Holden dashed to Adrian, snatched the gun, and fired multiple shots at Zayden.
Bullets thundered, and Zayden crumpled on the helicopter steps, blood saturating his suit, appearing lifeless.
Adrian yelled to Holden, Keep firing! Hit him again!
However, the helicopter had flown out of range.
As Zaydens helicopter vanished into the sky, his team started to retreat, marking the end of the immediate threat. The intense events had worn Holden down, who, now utterly drained, leaned against a shipping container and slid to the ground.
Adrian, after watching the helicopter disappear from his view, turned to see Holden collapsed on the ground. In a state of alarm, he hurried over, shouting, Holden!