Chapter 7 Unveiling the Truth The night before had been a blur of fear and adrenaline for Ada. Razor’s threats had hung in the air like a death sentence, until the gunfire outside her door shattered the silence. She’d heard the rival gang ambush him, the crack of shots ringing out into the darkness, each one sending chills down her spine. Sleep had been impossible; she lay awake, heart pounding, until the first light of Thursday crept through her window. As dawn finally broke, her phone buzzed—another message from Onos. “Let’s talk. I need your side of the story. The world is waiting.” This was her chance, her moment to tip the scales against Bala and expose everything she knew. Without a second thought, Ada opened her files, attaching the documents she’d been hiding—every lie, every detail. Her fingers shook as she typed out her account, revealing the schemes, the secrets, and Tunde’s betrayal. Finally, she hit send, watching as her message vanished into cyberspace, and with it, the l...
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Chapter 6 Tipping the Scale The afternoon sun filtered through the curtains of Aunty Ify’s small sitting room, casting a warm but unsettling glow on the walls. Inside, the tension was palpable. Ada sat on the edge of the sofa, still shaken by the thought that the boys who came earlier had traced her here. She exchanged a nervous glance with Aunty Ify, who sat across from her, equally disturbed but hiding it better. There was no doubt in either of their minds—those boys would be back. And if it wasn’t them, it would be someone worse. Without a word, Aunty Ify picked up her phone and dialed a number. Ada watched her, sensing the weight of what was about to happen. Aunty Ify’s connections on the street ran deep, and she knew exactly who to call. “Abeg, wetin dey happen? Why those boys come my side today?” Aunty Ify asked, her voice steady but low. The reply on the ...