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Chapter 692
The warehouse fell into complete silence.The leader's command still echoed through the room."Shoot!"The gunman tightened his grip on the weapon. His finger rested on the trigger, but for reasons he could not explain, he hesitated. Antonio stood perfectly still, his expression calm, his eyes fixed on the man."What are you waiting for?" the leader barked again.The gunman swallowed hard. "I... I don't know."Another kidnapper shoved him from behind."Stop acting like a coward!"The gunman drew a deep breath and tried to steady himself. Before he could act, Antonio spoke again."I came here to take the secretary home safely."He glanced around the room."This matter doesn't have to end badly for any of you."The leader laughed."You still think you're in a position to negotiate?"Antonio answered quietly."I'm giving you a chance to make the right decision."One of the kidnappers stepped forward, shaking his head."Boss, enough talking."He reached toward the secretary and grabbed he
Chapter 691
Antonio remained inside his car, parked a safe distance away from the abandoned building. Evening had settled over the deserted industrial district, and darkness crept across the empty streets with every passing minute. Only a handful of aging security lights flickered around the compound, casting weak circles of yellow light that did little to brighten the area. Antonio rested both hands on the steering wheel as he watched the building in complete silence. His eyes never left the entrance. He had followed the kidnappers this far without being detected, and he had no intention of ruining that advantage by acting impulsively.He remained perfectly still. His breathing was calm, and his expression revealed nothing.A few moments later, the kidnappers' vehicle rolled into the compound and came to a slow stop directly in front of the old warehouse-like structure.The headlights went off and the engine fell silent.For several seconds, nothing happened.Then the front doors opened.Two me
Chapter 690
The evening sky had already begun to darken as the offices of Bellagio Group slowly emptied for the day. Employees streamed out of the towering headquarters in small groups, chatting quietly as they made their way toward the parking lot or the roadside to find transportation home. Some laughed about the day's events, while others hurried away, eager to beat the evening traffic. Gradually, the once-busy building grew quieter with every passing minute.The secretary remained behind.She sat alone in her office long after most of her colleagues had left.The silence surrounding her felt almost overwhelming.Ever since the shocking death of the executive assistant a few days earlier, she had not experienced a single moment of genuine peace. Fear had become her constant companion. Every unfamiliar face made her uneasy. Every unexpected knock on her office door startled her. Even the sound of her phone ringing caused her heart to pound with anxiety.She stared blankly at the stack of docume
Chapter 689
That night, Jude Clarke sat alone inside his study, unable to shake the fear that had followed him ever since the executive assistant threatened to expose everything. The room was quiet except for the steady ticking of the antique clock mounted on the wall. Normally, he found the sound comforting, but tonight it only reminded him that time was slipping away. Every few minutes, his eyes drifted toward the phone lying on his desk. Each silent moment made him more anxious. He half expected it to ring with devastating news that the authorities had already uncovered his scheme or that someone had revealed his involvement.He rubbed his temples and leaned back heavily in his chair.His thoughts became darker with every passing minute."If she talks," he muttered quietly, "everything I've built will collapse."He stared at the ceiling for several long moments, replaying every decision that had brought him to this point. He had always believed he was several steps ahead of everyone else. Ever
Chapter 688
Jude Clarke stared at the blank screen of his phone long after the executive assistant disconnected the call.His jaw tightened.The confidence he had worn throughout the conversation disappeared almost instantly.For the first time since he had orchestrated the plot against Antonio Morris, genuine fear settled deep inside him.He slowly lowered the phone onto the table and rubbed both hands across his face."What have I done?" he muttered under his breath.Only moments earlier, the executive assistant had threatened to expose everything.She had made it very clear that she no longer cared about protecting herself.If bringing Jude down meant she would also face punishment, then so be it.The thought refused to leave his mind.He paced around his luxurious living room, his expensive shoes clicking against the polished marble floor.His breathing became heavier."No...""I can't let that happen."He stopped in front of the large window overlooking the city.Everything he had worked for
Chapter 687
Cynthia wanted to trust her husband. She truly did.But every passing hour brought fresh headlines, fresh gossip, and fresh accusations.Television stations discussed the scandal and newspapers carried the story on their front pages.Social media was flooded with comments from people who had already declared Antonio guilty.It was becoming increasingly difficult for Cynthia to separate the truth from the noise.That evening, she sat alone in the living room, staring blankly at the television without truly paying attention to it.Antonio walked downstairs after finishing a phone conversation with one of his lawyers.He noticed her swollen eyes immediately."Cynthia."She slowly turned toward him.The moment she looked into his face, tears welled up in her eyes again.Antonio sighed quietly."Cynthia..."Before he could continue, she suddenly burst into tears.She rushed toward him and held tightly onto his shirt.Antonio was startled.He gently placed his hands on her shoulders."What
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