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EXT. CITY STREETS – NIGHT The sound of SIRENS echoes in the distance. A BLACK CAR screeches around t he corner, speeding away. Inside, **NATALIA FROST** (late 20s, tough, determined) grips the steering wheel, eyes focused. Beside her is **RYDER QUINN** (early 30s, rugged, brooding), staring out the window with frustration.INT. BLACK CAR – CONTINUOUS**NATALIA** You had to pull that stunt, didn’t you? Now we’re both targets!**RYDER** (grimly) I didn’t ask for your help.**NATALIA** Well, too bad. I’m not leaving you to get killed by Lucius.**RYDER** You should’ve walked away when you had the chance.**NATALIA** (smirking) Walking away’s never been my style.EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE – NIGHTNatalia pulls the car into a deserted alley near an old warehouse. They get out, moving quickly. Ryder’s face is tense as he watches her lock the car.**RYDER** We can’t keep running. Lucius has too many men.**NATALIA** We’re not running. We’re surviving.Ryder steps closer, his voice dropping.**RYDER** Why are you doing this? You know who I am. What I’ve done.Natalia hesitates, but only for a moment. Her gaze softens, and she looks him directly in the eyes.**NATALIA** Because I know you’re better than what Lucius made you.Ryder’s hardened exterior cracks slightly as the weight of her words sinks in.INT. WAREHOUSE – NIGHTThey enter the warehouse, moving cautiously. Ryder pulls out a GUN, checking the surroundings. Natalia watches him, her fingers tracing a scar on her arm, a reminder of the violence they’re escaping.Suddenly, a phone BUZZES. Ryder glances at it: UNKNOWN CALLER.**RYDER** It’s him.He answers, his voice cold.**RYDER** What do you want, Lucius?LUCIUS BLACKTHORN (V.O., over phone) (calm but menacing) You know exactly what I want. You betrayed me, Ryder. And now, it’s time to pay the price.Ryder hangs up, his jaw clenched.**NATALIA** We need to disappear. I know a place. ... read more

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