The final confrontation erupted in a flurry of movement, rain, and flashing lights. Li Wei stayed close to Kai, watching him shift effortlessly between alpha and protector, strategist and lover. Every action was deliberate, every glance loaded with unspoken tension.
Li Wei realized something he hadn't admitted: he was falling—for Kai, for the danger, for the forbidden allure of this world.
Kai's eyes found his, and for a brief moment, the storm outside mirrored the storm between them. "Li Wei… trust me. Always."
Li Wei nodded, heart hammering. "I do."
Together, they maneuvered through Tang Lei's men, blending strategy with raw instinct. Chen provided cover from the shadows, their teamwork flawless yet tense.
Finally, Kai confronted Tang Lei. Words were exchanged, sharp and cutting, revealing years of betrayal, secrets, and corporate wars. Li Wei stayed close, feeling the warmth of Kai's hand against his own.
In a sudden, tense moment, Tang Lei lunged—but Kai intercepted, strength and precision saving them both. The fight ended, the threat momentarily neutralized.
Li Wei, shaken but exhilarated, finally allowed himself to breathe. He turned to Kai, eyes wide, heart open.
Kai's gaze softened, vulnerable for the first time in months. "You stayed. Through everything. And I… I can't ignore this anymore."
Li Wei's lips curled into a small, nervous smile. "Then maybe it's time we stop hiding—from each other."
The storm cleared outside. Silver Tower gleamed in the sunlight, secrets still lurking, but for now, they were alive, together, and something undeniable had ignited.
Kai pulled Li Wei close, whispering: "This isn't over… but with you, I'm ready for whatever comes next."