As Ashton felt the intimidating aura of Tristan, he instinctively stepped back. But he wasn't about to let his victory slip away that easily. Flashing a challenging smile, he taunted, "Trying to play the hero again, huh? Think you can beat me?"

Ashton didn't realize his own crew, now standing at the door, was too frightened to intervene, merely watching the scene unfold.

Without any further talk, Tristan lunged forward, his fist connecting sharply with Ashton's ...