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Chapter 159
The opulent study of Sebastian Sterling's estate had become a battlefield as three professional thieves lay groaning on the Persian carpet, their confidence shattered along with several bones.Sebastian stood over them with the casual bearing of someone who had just completed a minor workout rather than a violent confrontation."Gentlemen," Sebastian said with predatory calm, his expensive suit barely wrinkled despite the beating he'd just delivered, "you have two choices tonight."Sal Benedetti struggled to his hands and knees, blood streaming from his broken nose as he stared up at Sebastian with obvious terror."What... what kind of choices?" Sal gasped with obvious pain."Choice one," Sebastian explained with cold authority, "you tell me who sent you, why you're here, and what you're looking for. In exchange, I pay you for your troubles and let you walk away.""And choice two?" Giuseppe Romano asked with obvious dread."Choice two," Sebastian continued with lethal certainty, "I ki
Chapter 158
The Romano estate's private study felt charged with tension as Marco Torretti stood before Leo's imposing desk, surveillance photographs clutched in his sweating hands.His opportunity for revenge against Sebastian Sterling had finally arrived, and he could barely contain his excitement."Boss," Marco began with barely controlled enthusiasm, "I've got information about Sebastian Sterling that you need to hear."Leo looked up from his evening whiskey with obvious irritation. "What kind of information, Marco? I'm not in the mood for gossip tonight.""This isn't gossip," Marco insisted with growing confidence. "This is proof that your precious right-hand man has been lying to you.""Lying about what?" Leo asked with dangerous calm, his voice carrying the undertone that made smart men choose their words carefully."About where he was when the casino got hit," Marco declared with triumphant satisfaction. "Sterling told you he was at a whorehouse, right?""That's what he said," Leo confirme
Chapter 157
The Meridian Hotel's grand ballroom sparkled with crystal chandeliers and the quiet murmur of Carson City's elite engaging in charitable theater. Karvel stood beside Sophia with practiced ease, though his attention remained focused on Leo and Mariya Romano's approach across the polished marble floor.Another opportunity to observe Leo's psychological state, Karvel thought with strategic interest. Let's see how he handles social confrontation when he can't use violence."Karvel Cross," Leo said with forced civility as he reached their position, though his voice carried undertones of barely controlled hostility. "Fancy meeting you at such an... exclusive... event.""Leo," Karvel replied with polite acknowledgment, "Mariya. You both look lovely this evening."Mariya's expression showed obvious disdain as she studied Karvel's expensive tuxedo and his proximity to yet another wealthy woman."My, my," Mariya said with cutting sarcasm, "another rich benefactor, Karvel? You certainly do have
CHAPTER 156 PART 2
"But your estate, your medical knowledge, your combat skills—" Vivian protested desperately."Are all easily explained by conventional means," Karvel interrupted with logical certainty. "Inherited wealth, medical training, self-defense classes. None of it is particularly mysterious."She's realizing that her threat has no teeth, Karvel observed with satisfaction. Just like with Sebastian Sterling, she's overestimated her leverage."There's something you're not telling me," Vivian insisted with growing desperation. "Something important that you're keeping secret.""Everyone has secrets, Vivian," Karvel replied with apparent wisdom. "The question is whether you trust me enough to wait until I'm ready to share them.""Trust?" Vivian laughed bitterly. "How can I trust someone who won't even be honest with me?""Because trust isn't built on complete transparency," Karvel said with apparent sincerity. "It's built on consistent actions over time.""I can't do this anymore," Vivian declared w
CHAPTER 156 PART 1
The warehouse fell silent except for the distant sound of Vivian's heels clicking against concrete as she fled in humiliated defeat.Sebastian Sterling watched her retreating figure with a mixture of satisfaction and genuine regret, knowing that his harsh treatment had been necessary to protect his mission.She'll head straight to Karvel Cross now, Sebastian realized with strategic certainty.Her desperation will drive her to try the same blackmail approach with a different target.Sebastian immediately began his transformation back to Karvel Cross, racing through Carson City's evening traffic to reach his estate before Vivian could arrive.The prosthetic features and makeup came off in his private transformation chamber with practiced efficiency, leaving him looking like the mysterious consultant who had saved Dr. Yale's patients.Twenty minutes later, Karvel was reviewing medical journals in his study when the estate's security system announced an unexpected visitor at the front gat
CHAPTER 155
"I've had time to think about our situation," Vivian continued with growing boldness."About what I witnessed in my apartment, about the power I have over you.""Power?" Sebastian laughed with genuine amusement."You think you have power over me?""I know I do," Vivian declared with desperate certainty."I saw you murder Enzo Calabrese in cold blood. I can destroy you with a single phone call to the police."Sebastian's expression remained completely unchanged, as if she'd just commented on the weather rather than threatening to expose him for murder."And?" he asked with maddening indifference."And I want answers!" Vivian demanded with growing frustration."I want to know everything about your relationship with Karvel Cross, every detail about what you did to him, every aspect of whatever arrangement you two have!"She's still obsessed with the connection between Sebastian Sterling and Karvel Cross, Sebastian realized with dark amusement.Her curiosity is going to be her downfall."
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