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Chapter 172: Denouement
Covenants of Chaos: DenouementThe ruins of the Moretti estate still smoldered in the pale light of dawn. The air, thick with ash and the acrid stench of burning wood, carried the weight of a battle won, but at immeasurable cost. Lucas Kane stood amidst the rubble, his shoulders slumped, his breathing heavy. Beside him, Aria Moretti stared into the horizon, her expression unreadable.“You’re quiet,” Lucas said, breaking the silence. His voice was low, hesitant, as though afraid to shatter the fragile moment.Aria didn’t look at him. “What’s there to say?” Her tone was curt, but not sharp. “It’s over.”Lucas shifted, kicking a charred piece of debris with the toe of his boot. “Is it?” He gestured toward the ruins. “This… all of this didn’t just vanish because Silas is gone. The people he hurt, the lives he ruined—none of that disappears.”Aria finally turned to face him, her eyes glassy but resolute. “And what do you want me to do about it? Apologize for him? For what he did?” Her voic
Church 171: Covenants of Chaos
The storm roared over the Moretti property, thunder booming like artillery. Beneath the earth, the cavern shimmered with a foreboding, throbbing glow, archaic markings etched into the rocky ground creating sharp silhouettes. Lucas Kane knelt, his hands tied, as Silas Moretti's stare pressed heavily upon him."You seem let down," Silas remarked, walking back and forth in front of Lucas. The voice of the mafia boss was quiet and mocking. "Did you really believe you could simply enter my home, take what belongs to me, and walk away?" No, Lucas. This concludes here. "This evening, you'll truly grasp what genuine power resembles.""You don't need me for any of this," Lucas growled. He strained against the ropes binding him but didn't flinch. "Let my mother go. She's innocent." Silas laughed, cold and sharp. "Innocent? No one's innocent, Lucas. Least of all Evelyn Kane." He gestured to the corner of the chamber, where Lucas' mother sat slumped, her wrists chained to a metal loop in the wa
Chapter 170: The Offer
The Griffo mansion was quieter now, a deceptive calm settled over it. Vincenzo sat behind his desk, his mind occupied with the recent upheavals. The knock on the door broke his reverie.“Enter,” Vincenzo called, his voice steady.The door opened to reveal Sarai Min Jae, her expression resolute. She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. She had stayed at one of the safe houses they used to keep Nathan in when he was a captive. Her room was heavily monitored. In the office were Vincenzo, Enzo, and Marco who had his arm bandaged up from the gunshot wound.“Sarai,” he began, his voice soft but firm, “we need to talk.” Vincenzo gestured to the chair opposite him. “Sit. ”Marco stared at the 21-year-old girl who sat in front of the desk. She had nice black long hair, he fox eyes were an attractive feature Marco could not ignore. “I hope the safe house wasn’t too rough on you beautiful,” Marco said with a soft tone Sarai looked up at Marco and saw his nice smile. She quickly looked
Chapter 169: The Aftermath
The Griffo mansion bustled with activity. The aroma of antiseptics and the sound of groans filled the dense air. Marco was lying on an improvised medical table, his shirt drenched in blood. “Nurse!” Vincenzo barked, his voice echoing through the hall. “Get over here, now!”A middle-aged nurse hurried to Marco’s side, her hands steady despite the chaos around her. She carefully inspected Marco’s wound."This is going to hurt sir," she cautioned while getting her tools ready. Marco clenched his jaws. “Just do it.” The nurse nodded and quickly extracted the bullet from Marco's shoulder. He uttered a choked scream, his face twisted in agony. "Stay still," she advised while skillfully sewing up the wound. Vincenzo angrily and frustratingly paced nearby, his face a storm of emotion. He muttered to himself, “Dang it. How did they know we were coming.”Vanaken approached, his face pale. “Vincenzo, we need to talk.”Vincenzo stopped pacing and faced him. “What is it?”“The capos are argui
Chapter 168: The Gambit
Kim’s office was dimly lit, the shadows playing across the walls as he waited. The silence was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.“Enter,” Kim called, his voice calm but authoritative.Nakamura stepped inside, his face a mask of professionalism. “You wanted to see me?”Kim gestured to the chair opposite his desk. “Sit. What’s the situation?”Nakamura sat, her eyes narrowing slightly as he leaned forward, his fingers steepled. “Max has informed me about a planned attack by the Griffo family on our organization. It’s set to happen tomorrow .”Kim’s eyes widened, but he quickly composed herself. “Do we know the details?”Nakamura nodded. “Max was able to get the specifics. They plan to hit our main warehouse and the casino simultaneously. They’re hoping to cripple us in one swift move. They are also planning to hit us here at the headquarters.”Kim lets out a low whistle. “Ambitious. But foolish. How reliable is Max’s intel?”“Not that reliable,” Nakamura replied. “But right now it
Chapter 167: A Night to Remember
The day leading to the attack on the Yakuza gang left the mansion in a rare moment of calm. The tension had given way to a fragile sense of peace. As night fell, Vincenzo found himself outside Rain's room, his mind swirling with thoughts of their recent trials and her unexpected loyalty.He knocked softly. "Rain, it's me."The door opened, and Rain stood there, her eyes meeting his. "Vincenzo. What’s up?""I thought we could talk," Vincenzo said, a faint smile playing on his lips. "And maybe have a drink."Rain's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "A drink, huh? Sounds like you have something more in mind.""Perhaps," Vincenzo replied with a wink. "Join me in the study?"Rain agreed by nodding and closing the door behind her while she walked behind him down the hallway. The research was cozy and welcoming, with a fire crackling in the fireplace. Vincenzo filled two wine glasses and passed one to Rain. "To survive another day," he toasted, raising his glass. As he was indicating the upcomi
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