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The Carson City Stadium buzzed with excitement as thousands of spectators filled the stands for the championship soccer match. In the VIP section, Mariya sat elegantly in her reserved box, flanked by four professional bodyguards who constantly scanned the crowd for potential threats.Leo insisted on extra security after recent events, Mariya thought as she watched the pre-game ceremonies. Though I wonder if even he realizes how many enemies he's made.The atmosphere was festive and relaxed, with wealthy socialites and business leaders enjoying expensive champagne while discussing the latest city gossip. Mariya found herself almost able to forget the constant tension that had defined her life since marrying Leo Romano.Suddenly, chaos erupted in the VIP section as a group of masked men burst through the security checkpoint with military precision. Their black clothing and ski masks made them appear like phantoms emerging from a nightmare."Nobody move!" the lead attacker shouted, brand
CHAPTER 118 PART 2
"Nothing direct," Karvel replied after a moment's consideration. "But make sure she understands that some questions are dangerous to ask."Meanwhile, Leo Romano paced restlessly in his private study, his mind churning with ideas for tormenting Karvel Cross. The decision to spare his life in favor of psychological warfare had seemed brilliant when Mariya suggested it, but now Leo was struggling to devise appropriately creative tortures.Simply ruining his finances won't be enough, Leo thought with frustration. The man lives in a cheap hotel and dresses like a vagrant. Financial pressure won't break someone who's already poor."Thompson," Leo called to his security chief, "I need creative ideas for making someone's life miserable without killing them outright.""What kind of pressure are you considering, sir?" Thompson asked professionally."Everything," Leo replied with growing enthusiasm. "Social humiliation, professional sabotage, personal isolation – I want Karvel Cross to wake up e
CHAPTER 118 PART 1
Detective Morrison sat at his computer terminal in the dimly lit private investigation office, his fingers dancing across the keyboard as he attempted to process the fingerprint samples Vivian had provided.The specialized database access he'd paid considerable money to obtain should have given him comprehensive results within minutes.Instead, his screen displayed a message that made his blood run cold: "ACCESS RESTRICTED - CLASSIFICATION LEVEL ALPHA - UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY FLAGGED.""What the hell?" Morrison muttered, staring at the warning message that had replaced his search results. "I've never seen a restriction like this before."He tried running the prints through a different database, then another, but each attempt yielded the same ominous result. Whoever Karvel Cross really was, his identity was protected by security measures that Morrison had never encountered in fifteen years of private investigation.This guy's either in witness protection or he's someone so important that
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The modest hotel lobby buzzed with its usual evening activity as Karvel returned from his confrontation at the warehouse. The desk clerk, a thin man with nervous eyes, immediately approached him with obvious anxiety."Mr. Cross, sir," the clerk said hesitantly, "you have a visitor waiting in the lounge area. She's been here for over an hour."Karvel's expression remained neutral, though he suspected who might be waiting for him. "Did she give a name?""Mrs. Romano, sir," the clerk replied, his voice dropping to a whisper as if speaking the name too loudly might summon unwanted attention.Mariya, Karvel thought with a mixture of irritation and curiosity. What could she possibly want now?As he entered the hotel's small lounge area, he spotted Mariya sitting elegantly in a corner chair, her designer dress and jewelry making her stand out dramatically against the hotel's modest décor. She looked up as he approached, her face carefully composed but her eyes carrying something that might h
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Leo Romano sat behind his imposing mahogany desk, his fingers drumming impatiently against the polished surface as Rocco continued his frantic explanation. The study's dim lighting cast shadows across Leo's face, making his expression appear more menacing than usual."Let me make sure I understand this correctly," Leo said, his voice dangerously quiet. "You're telling me that Karvel Cross single-handedly defeated ten armed men and made you run away like a scared child?""Boss, you had to see it to believe it!" Rocco insisted desperately. "The guy moved like he wasn't even human! He broke out of his restraints like they were made of tissue paper!"Leo's eyes narrowed as he studied Rocco's terrified expression. "And what exactly were you doing that required ten armed men in the first place?"Rocco shifted uncomfortably, suddenly realizing he might have revealed more than he intended. "Well, sir, I was just... handling some business that needed handling.""What kind of business?" Leo's v
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The warehouse's oppressive atmosphere grew more menacing as Rocco's men positioned themselves around the two captives, their weapons gleaming under the harsh fluorescent lights. Karvel remained perfectly calm in his chair, his posture relaxed despite the zip-ties binding his wrists."You know," Karvel said conversationally, his voice carrying easily through the warehouse's echoing space, "you gentlemen have made a significant error in judgment tonight."Rocco's eyebrows shot up in disbelief. "Error in judgment? Are you completely insane? You're tied to a chair, surrounded by armed men, and you think we made the mistake?""If you release both of us right now," Karvel continued as if Rocco hadn't spoken, "I'm prepared to forget this entire incident ever happened. Consider it a one-time offer of amnesty."The warehouse erupted in harsh laughter as Rocco's thugs found Karvel's calm demeanor hilarious. Several of them slapped their knees and pointed at him mockingly."Did you hear that, bo
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