He had heard the order concerning Clara, and he had deliberately hidden every reaction from Nahir. Not a single word had escaped him. Not a single suspicious movement had betrayed him.The information was already being processed in his mind as he walked. Who was Tiger Bro?Why did Nahir want Alexander poisoned?Why was Clara being targeted?And, more importantly, who had given Nahir the confidence to believe that he controlled what happened inside this hotel?The waiter reached the entrance to the VVIP lounge. Nahir followed closely behind him. Neither man spoke.Aurelia was still waiting inside, completely unaware of the conversation that had just taken place behind the restroom door.Nahir glanced toward her, then toward the entrance. He still believed he had control of the situation. He still believed Alexander was walking into his trap.But he didn't realize that the trap had already begun closing around him. The waiter subtly lowered his eyes and touched the small communication d

Alexander's vehicle had already arrived near the Radisson Blu.He sat quietly in the back seat while the Crime Boss monitored the latest reports from the team stationed inside the hotel.The phone suddenly rang; Alexander answered. “What is it?”The butler spoke immediately. “Young Master, we have confirmation.”Alexander's eyes narrowed. “Confirmation of what?”“Nahir's plan.”Alexander became completely still.The butler continued. “The waiter overheard Nahir speaking to Tiger Bro. Nahir ordered them to poison you and eliminate Clara.”The Crime Boss turned toward Alexander.For several seconds, Alexander said nothing. Then a faint smile appeared on his face.The Crime Boss noticed it immediately. “Young Master?”Alexander looked through the vehicle window toward the Radisson Blu. “So he really went ahead with it.”“Yes.”“And the framing plan?”“He wants everything to appear as though you arranged the operation yourself.”Alexander gave a quiet laugh. “He's becoming desperate.”The

She paused for a moment before adding, “But Alexander has always been someone who keeps to time. If he said he would come, I believe he would.”Nahir studied her face; there was something almost certain in her voice. She wasn't worried that Alexander would abandon the meeting.She was simply confused about why he hadn't appeared yet.“So you think he's already in the building?” Nahir asked.Aurelia took a deep breath. “I wouldn't be surprised.”Nahir's eyes moved toward the lounge entrance; already inside, the thought immediately made him uncomfortable.If Alexander was somewhere in the hotel, why hadn't anyone reported seeing him?Nahir discreetly reached toward his phone. There was still no message from Tiger Bro. His fingers stopped. He had to resist the urge to call.Too many calls would create unnecessary attention. Instead, he put the phone back on the table.Aurelia noticed the movement. “Are you expecting someone?”Nahir looked at her and smiled. “No. I was just checking the t

Alexander stepped out of the vehicle. Before closing the door, he looked at Crime Boss one final time. “Stay alert.”The Crime Boss gave his last response: “I will.”Alexander shut the door. The vehicle remained near the entrance as Alexander turned toward the hotel. He walked calmly. No guards rushed toward him. No employees announced his arrival. He didn't need them to.Everyone inside already knew he was coming. Every member of the hotel staff had been briefed. Every corridor was monitored. Every important entrance was under observation.The hotel appeared empty because Alexander wanted it that way, and the employees appeared ordinary because that was exactly what they were supposed to look like.Nahir believed he had walked into a quiet hotel. In reality, he had walked into Alexander's territory.Inside the VVIP lounge, Aurelia checked the clock again. 2:07 p.m.Her brows drew together. “He really is late.”Nahir forced another smile. “Maybe something delayed him.”Aurelia looked

A man who could be controlled through Aurelia's emotions and manipulated because of the feelings he had once held for her.But the man sitting across from him no longer seemed like someone who could be controlled so easily. There was something different about him, something Nahir couldn't identify, and for the first time, that uncertainty made him uncomfortable. Outside the hotel, the Tiger Bro stood near an unmarked vehicle, his attention fixed on the building.His phone vibrated.He answered immediately. “What is it?”The voice on the other end belonged to the sniper. “Boss, Alexander is in position.”Tiger Bro's eyes narrowed slightly. “Good.”He looked toward the hotel entrance, watching the steady flow of guests and employees moving through the doors.Then something occurred to him. “What about Clara?”There was a brief pause on the other end. “We can't find her.”Tiger Bro's expression hardened. “You checked the designated areas?”“Yes.”“Every entrance?”“Every entrance we ca