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Chapter 22
Donald’s hands trembled as he rose to speak, the weight of Antonio’s gaze crushing any confidence he’d once worn like armor. “I… I assure you, Mr. Antonio,” he stammered, eyes darting around the room as if searching for someone—anyone—to intervene, “this has all been a misunderstanding. The numbers—there must be some error in the ledger—” SLAM. Antonio brought the folder crashing down on the polished marble table, the sharp crack silencing Langford mid-sentence and sending an echo reverberating through the boardroom like a thunderclap. “Do you think I’m an idiot?” Antonio snapped, his voice low and dangerous. Donald flinched. Antonio’s eyes narrowed. “Don’t insult me. Don’t waste my time. There are no errors. No glitches! Just your greed, and your cowardice.” Donald opened his mouth again, but no words came. Cynthia stepped forward with a chilling precision. “Mr. Langford,” she said coolly, “you will come with me.” Langford only whimpered in response. His knees gave out.
Chapter 21
A long marble table stretched through the center of the room, surrounded by leather executive chairs, each occupied by the most powerful figures in the company. Yet, despite their titles and influence, no one spoke. All eyes occasionally flicked to one place—the head of the table which was empty! That seat, grander than the rest, was reserved for only one man - The CEO of Bellagio Group! Every member of the board stood as if on cue. The synchronized sound of chairs sliding back echoed across the room like the arrival of royalty. Antonio walked in. Clad in a sharp charcoal suit, crisp white shirt, and a dark tie that mirrored the seriousness in his eyes, he carried an aura of effortless dominance. No wasted words. No forced presence. Just raw, commanding power! Behind him walked Cynthia, tall, poised, and sleek in her fitted navy pantsuit. Her heels clicked softly against the polished floor, but her presence spoke volumes—professional, precise, and utterly loyal. “Welcome back,
Chapter 20
As soon as the thugs fled, Antonio gave Cynthia a quick nod, signaling her to get in the car. Without a word, Cynthia slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine. They drove down the road and flashes of the ambush replayed in their minds, but none of them spoke, instead they were both lost in thought. The leader had already coughed up the name: Robert Adams. Antonio knew Robert too well. He was manipulative, ruthless, and calculating! Antonio knew that the ambush wasn’t just an act of aggression. It was a message. “That wasn’t just some street stunt,” Antonio muttered, turning to Cynthia, his voice edged with steel. “It was a warning shot.” He paused, his gaze darkening. “That bastard’s not just trying to scare us. He’s playing the long game. This whole thing is a setup for something far bigger.” Antonio didn’t reveal everything. The truth was darker, bloodier. He didn’t want to burden Cynthia with the weight of it, not yet. Cynthia shot him a glance, her hands steady on
Chapter 19
Within seconds, the man swung a crowbar at Antonio. However, before anyone could register what happened, Antonio caught the weapon mid-swing with one hand. With a sharp twist of his wrist, he disarmed the man, then drove a brutal elbow into his chest. The thug dropped like a sack of bricks, gasping for air as he crumpled to the ground like a ragdoll! Another thug lunged from Antonio’s blind side with a chain, aiming for his neck. Antonio ducked fluidly, slammed a palm into the attacker’s knee, and then swept his legs out from under him. The man flipped backward, crashing into the asphalt with a groan. Seeing Antonio defeat their partners, the other thugs became more furious! Two more charged together, one with a pipe, the other with a stun baton. He sidestepped the first, grabbed his collar, and flung him straight into the other. They tumbled to the ground in a heap of groans and tangled limbs. Cynthia watched, rooted to the spot with her mouth slightly ajar. The man she thou
Chapter 18
Cynthia gripped the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles turned white. She was scared. Who were these men?! But she tried to stay calm. If she showed fear, they might take advantage of it. No one had to tell Cynthia and Antonio that these men were clearly up to no good! Before they could react, the leader circled to Cynthia’s side and slammed his fist against the window. “I said get out of the car. Now!” Cynthia’s jaw clenched, but she stayed calm, refusing to unlock the door. She knew opening it would be far too dangerous. “What do you want? Who are you?” she stammered, her voice shaky. The man didn’t even blink. “Just do as you're told and spare us the pointless questions! This isn’t about you, you're irrelevant. It's about your family!” Cynthia’s stomach dropped and her blood ran cold. “What…?” she breathed, stunned and confused. “Look, woman, we're not here to chat. You come with us, things stay calm. You don’t, and this street turns into a scene!" Cynthia's hands t
Chapter 17
Meanwhile, back at her home, Elaine paced restlessly across the grand marble floors. The silence of the enormous house wrapped around her like a suffocating shroud as she stared out the tall windows into the night. Memories of Antonio came flooding back. She remembered his gentle touch when she was sick, the way he laughed softly under his breath when she made a joke, how he had always brought her coffee just the way she liked it even when they were fighting. Her heart ached bitterly that she could barely breathe. She had dispatched her personal team which was an elite group of hackers and investigators with explicit orders to dig into Antonio’s life and uncover everything. Any secrets including any secret lovers—anything that could explain how Antonio had slipped into Cynthia’s arms! While Elaine sat stiffly on a velvet armchair in her study, her lead investigator walked in and reported: “We found nothing, Miss Greene. No shady business deals, no hidden bank account
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