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Chapter 194 PART 1
Mariya sat frozen in her office chair, staring at the spot where the terrifying bald man had stood moments before. Her hands were still trembling as she tried to process what had just happened."This has to be some kind of sick joke," she whispered to herself. "Twelve billion dollars? Leo dead? This can't be real."The shrill ring of her office phone made her jump. She hesitated before answering, her voice shaky."Castellano Cosmetics, this is Mariya speaking.""Mrs. Romano?" came a gruff voice from the other end. "This is Warden Giuseppe Benedetti from the Metropolitan Correctional Facility. I'm calling because your name is still listed as next of kin for inmate Leonardo Romano."Mariya's blood turned to ice. "What... what about Leo?""Ma'am, I regret to inform you that Mr. Romano was found dead in his cell this morning. Another inmate attacked him during the night. I'm sorry for your loss."The phone slipped from Mariya's trembling fingers and clattered onto her desk. The warden's v
Chapter 193
Mariya Castellano sat in her newly renovated office, admiring the fresh coat of paint and the updated company logo that now read "Castellano Cosmetics" instead of "Romano Beauty." The afternoon sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm glow across her mahogany desk where financial reports showed promising growth numbers."Finally," she murmured to herself, reviewing the quarterly projections. "No more looking over my shoulder, no more wondering what Leo might do next."She leaned back in her leather chair, reflecting on everything that had transpired. Karvel's revelation still felt surreal – the quiet, humble man she had married was actually one of the most powerful industrialists in the world. The irony wasn't lost on her that Leo had spent months searching for his mysterious enemy, never realizing he was sharing a roof with him."Karvel was right all along," she said softly, shaking her head. "I really didn't know who I married the first time."The sound
Chapter 192
The concrete walls of the city jail echoed with the sound of Leo Romano's bitter laughter as he paced his cramped cell. His orange jumpsuit hung loosely on his diminished frame, and his once-perfectly styled hair was now disheveled and greasy."This is all temporary," Leo muttered to himself, his voice hoarse from days of ranting. "That pathetic loser Karvel thinks he's won, but he has no idea who he's dealing with. When I get out of here, I'll crush him like the insect he is."He slammed his fist against the metal bars, the sound reverberating through the cellblock. "And my so-called rival... whoever the hell that coward is, hiding in the shadows... I'll find him too. I'll make them both pay for destroying everything I built."The electronic buzz of the cell door interrupted his tirade. Leo turned, expecting to see a guard, but instead froze as a tall, imposing figure stepped into his cell. The man was completely bald, his scalp gleaming under the harsh fluorescent lights. What made
CHAPTER 191 PART 2
Karvel's expression softened slightly. "I never intended to marry you, Mariya. That wasn't part of the plan. But when I saw how Leo treated you, how he manipulated and controlled you, I couldn't just walk away. You deserved better."Tears welled up in Mariya's eyes. "So everything between us was a lie?""Not everything," Karvel said quietly. "My feelings for you were real. My desire to protect you was real. But I couldn't tell you the truth because if Leo had discovered who I really was, he would have killed anyone connected to me without hesitation."Mariya wiped her eyes, trying to compose herself. "Who are you really, Karvel? What's your real name?"Karvel hesitated for a moment, then spoke. "My real name is Karvel Cross. I'm the heir to Cross Industries, one of the largest pharmaceutical and technology conglomerates in the world. Three years ago, Leo Romano attacked one of our research facilities, killing twelve innocent scientists in the process. Among them was my mentor, Dr. Sar
CHAPTER 191 PART 1
The iron bars of the city jail clanged shut behind Leo Romano as he was processed into the system. His once-pristine designer suit was now wrinkled and stained, his face bearing the bruises from his final confrontation with Karvel.The man who had once commanded an empire worth billions was now reduced to prisoner number 47291.Meanwhile, across the city in the elegantly appointed offices of Yale Pharmaceuticals, a very different scene was unfolding. Dr. Edmund Yale sat behind his mahogany desk, reviewing financial documents with Mariya Romano, who had shed her married name and reverted to her maiden name of Castellano."The quarterly reports look promising, Ms. Castellano," Dr. Yale said, adjusting his reading glasses. "Your cosmetics division has shown remarkable recovery in just three weeks since the divorce was finalized."Mariya smoothed her black pencil skirt and nodded gratefully. "I cannot thank you enough, Dr. Yale. When the scandal broke and my investors started pulling out,
Chapter 190
The courthouse steps became a stage for the final confrontation between two men whose conflict had consumed Carson City's criminal underworld for months. Leo Romano stood in his wrinkled suit with the defeated posture of someone who had lost everything, while Karvel Cross radiated the quiet confidence of absolute victory."You're out of your fucking mind!" Leo screamed with explosive rage as Karvel's revelation sank in. "You think I'm going to believe that some nobody consultant destroyed my empire?""Believe whatever helps you sleep at night," Karvel replied with maddening calm that only fueled Leo's fury."This was just bad luck!" Leo declared with desperate denial. "A series of coincidences and unfortunate timing! Nothing more!""Bad luck?" Karvel asked with mocking curiosity. "The simultaneous attacks on your facilities were bad luck? The recording at the charity gala was bad luck?""Coincidences!" Leo insisted with obvious hysteria. "My real enemy orchestrated those attacks while
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