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Chapter 63 - chapter 6 3: VIP Room — Dawn

The soft morning light enters the room through a gap in the window. Alia opens her eyes and sees Viktor sitting beside her—with that familiar, mysterious smile.

Viktor suddenly leans toward Alia's face and whispers in her ear—

Viktor:

"You fell asleep. I thought you wouldn't wake up. But... now that you're up..."

He suddenly places a soft touch on her lips and then kisses Alia's cheek.

Alia (laughing):

"Oh my God, you're starting again!"

She pretends to hit Viktor with a pillow, but Viktor catches the pillow.

They both laugh together—in this light moment, all the complexities seem to disappear for a while.

Viktor (with a mischievous smile in his eyes):

"You look good when you smile... in this city, in this game, a smile is a very valuable thing."

Alia pauses and looks at him. Her laughter fades, and a deep look appears in her eyes.

Alia:

"But the game isn't over yet. You know that, don't you?"

Viktor nods in agreement.

Viktor:

"I know. But let's just keep this morning for ourselves, shall we?"

Alia rests her head on his shoulder and says slowly—

"Just this morning... and then whatever happens, happens."

Scene 18: Las Vegas — Hotel Corridor (Morning)

Viktor freshens up and leaves the VIP room. Alia is still inside the room.

In a slow-motion shot, it is shown that Viktor, with a light sense of weariness, walks calmly down the corridor.

Suddenly, four or five suspicious-looking men appear from a corner of the corridor—black suits, sunglasses, light tattoos around their necks, and angry murmurs in their throats.

One of them lights a cigar. Another slowly stands in Viktor's path, blocking him.

Unruly Guy 1 (in a cold voice):

"Viktor Rosario, you think you've come a long way, don't you?"

Viktor (squinting):

"I thought at least the morning would be peaceful. I guess I was wrong."

A gangster places a hand on Viktor's shoulder. Viktor looks at him with a cold stare, his watch strap pulled taut.

Gangster 2:

"The boss said your time is up. It's time to pay the debt."

Viktor (smiling):

"If the boss was so worried, he would have come to see me himself. Tell him, Viktor hasn't finished the game yet."

One of the gangsters slowly pulls a gun from under his jacket.

Just then, the room door opens—Alia comes out, wearing a white robe. Although she still has traces of sleep in her eyes, her face shows clear alertness.

Alia's eyes are fixed on the glint of the gun.

Alia (in a harsh voice):

"You've come to the wrong place. And you're targeting the wrong person."

Viktor takes a step back and stands beside Alia.

Viktor:

"Let's go, Alia. Let's see who can survive today."Scene 19: Corridor — Action Sequence

The gangsters roar and raise their guns.

But Viktor jumps and punches the first guy—he hits the wall and falls.

Alia picks up a vase from the room and throws it—it hits one of them directly in the eye.

An intense fight scene—one punch after another, kicks, gun snatching, moving like shadows in the middle of the corridor. Viktor and Alia fight as a duo.

At one point, the remaining gangsters back off. One of them talks to someone on the phone:

"Boss, they're ready. We can't stop them..."

Scene 20: Hotel Corridor — Fight Sequence (Extended)

Viktor has moved a bit away. Two gangsters have him surrounded.

And right then, Alia slowly moves forward.

There is no fear in Alia's eyes. Her movements are soft, but the strength inside her is like a dormant volcano.

One of the gangsters approaches her with a crooked smile—

"What will the girl do alone?"

At that very moment—

Alia's kick lands directly on his throat. The guy grabs his neck and falls to the ground.

ANGLE CHANGE — SLOW MOTION

Each punch, each kick, each finishing move—Alia's movements are so perfect, as if she already knows what the next attack will be.

Blood splatters on the wall, the floor, the clothes.

CAMERA ZOOMS IN on her face—

Splashes of blood are running down her cheek, but a clear, mad courage is in her eyes.

Gangster 3 (shouting):

"This girl is not a person... what is this thing, man!"

Alia (in a cold voice):

"You've come at the wrong time, to the wrong place."

She takes them down one by one—she breaks one's knee, and she stabs another in the shoulder, but no one can touch her even once.

Scene: Blood-Stained Corridor

The gangsters are scattered everywhere. The entire floor looks like a battlefield.

There are bloodstains on the floor—red splotches are scattered.

Alia stands, breathing heavily. There are no signs of injury on her body—but around her are piles of dying or unconscious men.

Viktor stands a short distance away, watching silently, with astonishment in his eyes.

Viktor (to himself):

"Who is she, really... she's not human... there's something hidden inside her."

Alia slowly turns to him, with a strange smile on the corner of her lips.

SCENE CUT

Scene 21: Las Vegas — Police Squad's Operation Below the Hotel

Sirens blare.

A large number of SWAT teams, snipers, and helmet-wearing police surround the room.

Viktor and Alia are still looking at each other—but this time, there are no words, only an understanding in their eyes.

Viktor's thought:

"Was this a trap?"

Alia's eyes, with a cold hint of a roar:

"Everything isn't over yet."

Police shouting:

"Hands up! Don't move!"

Alia and Viktor slowly raise their hands.

Scene 22: Las Vegas PD — Interrogation Room

A dark room. Alia on one side, Viktor on the other. Both are seated at a wooden table.

There is a large mirror on the wall—it cannot be seen from one side, but everyone can see from the inside out.

A old wooden board is placed in front of them—on it is written: "DATE: AUG 18, 2025 | SUSPECT: UNKNOWN | CLASSIFIED"

Two officers begin the interrogation.

Police Officer 1:

"Your names, identities, and why is there a river of blood in the hotel?"

Alia looks at them with cold eyes and gives no answer.

Viktor says with a faint smile:

"We were just having a little romance... everything else is minor compared to the injustice happening in your country."

Police Officer 2 (shouting):

"You're a Russian mafia lord! There's a red notice out on you!"

Viktor:

"Oh, so you know who I am... but do you know who is sitting beside you?"

The police look at Alia.

Alia slowly raises her hand and reveals a badge—CIA SEAL.

Police Officer 1 (in shock):

"Oh, shit... you're federal...!"

Alia (in a cold voice):

"You've come after the wrong target. I was here because you don't know where America's 'last bag' is now. And I am here to find it."Scene 23: On the Other Side of the Glass — Federal Monitoring Room

A high-ranking government official in a suit looks at the monitor and says—

"We just stepped into a much bigger mess..."

"The CIA agent is rogue... and the Russian isn't the threat anymore—the threat is the bag."

Scene 24: Las Vegas PD — Detention Floor (Night)

The police handcuff them and take them inside a metal door.

The room is completely white and indifferent.

Beside the wall is a black screen with a camera setup. Beside it is a white board, where it is written in English:

"L.V.P.D. – DETAINEE MUGSHOT"

DATE: AUG 18, 2025

CLASSIFIED CASE: #BΛG-X91

A police officer gives them the board. On it is written:

Name: Unknown

Alias: "Red Ghost" / "The Widowmaker"

Status: Potential Threat

Viktor holds the board with a slight smile and a sarcastic look in his eyes.

FLASH!

A photo is taken.

Police:

"Face forward. Now turn left... now right."

Then it's Alia's turn.

She slowly takes the board in her hand.

When she stands in front of the camera, she sees herself in the lens. She remembers the previous fight, the blood, the fire, the mystery of her mission... and that suppressed inner conflict.

FLASH!

A photo is taken.

Suddenly, an officer behind the camera whispers to another:

"There's something strange in this girl's eyes... there's nothing in her file either."

Scene 25: Mugshot Room — Strange Silence

Alia and Viktor stand side by side, handcuffed.

Alia (slowly, in a low voice):

"You don't understand, Viktor. This was not just a mission. It's personal now."

Viktor (without looking away):

"You think I'm your enemy. But you don't know, the 'last bag' is a last chance for me, too."

Alia:

"Then tell me, where is that bag?"

Viktor:

(with a familiar, cold smile)

"We're a pair of prisoners now... you won't get the answer so easily."

SCENE CUT

CAMERA ZOOMS OUT

Their mugshots are seen on a monitor screen—

"SUBJECT: ALIA — STATUS: UNIDENTIFIED / THREAT LEVEL: DELTA"

"SUBJECT: VIKTOR — STATUS: GLOBAL THREAT / CLASSIFIED ASSET"

Scene 26: Las Vegas PD — Alia and Viktor are sitting in a secure cell

Alia sits on a metal bench—her eyes are steady, completely cold.

Viktor sits beside her, looking out the window, where the city of Las Vegas is glittering with lights and silence.

Both are calm, but the surroundings are tense. The police cannot understand—why are these two prisoners so carefree?

Just then, the door opens—

A group of high-ranking officials in suits enters. There is immense confidence in their eyes, with no smiles on their faces. Behind them are four armed federal agents.

One of them says in a deep voice:

"Everyone, get out. This thing is not in your hands anymore."

Police Captain (in an annoyed voice):

"We brought them here with a lot of effort. We know they are dangerous—"

Another officer in a suit steps forward and shouts:

"Dangerous? Do you know who Alia is? With a single gesture, your entire department can be removed!"

Police Captain, shocked:

"But she said nothing... she's just..."

Officer:

"Just because she said nothing doesn't mean you don't understand. She is a member of the CIA's Black Ops unit—'Absolute Shadow.' You deserve to be slapped for not understanding!"

Another officer from the side says:

"Viktor is not just a Russian mafia lord either. He is a former informer for our special tracking unit. If you keep him outside, the entire international operation will fall apart."

Scene 27: Release from the Cell

Two officers come forward and open the cell.

Viktor says in a cold voice:

"Will I not get a cup of coffee?"

An officer in a soft voice:

"A special coffee has come for you, sir."

Alia remains silent. She just starts walking.

The police watch in surprise—the people they just thought were prisoners are like shadow warriors moving in the shadows of politics.

Scene 28: Before Boarding the Federal Van

A high-ranking official turns to Alia and says—

"The bag is active. Someone is already after it."

Alia squints her eyes and asks:

"Who?"

The answer comes:

"Someone you thought was dead..."

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