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Chapter 81
The morning sun cast long shadows across the Carson City Police Department as Karvel Cross walked through the front doors, his orange jumpsuit replaced by a crisp black suit that Markos had delivered. The charges had been dropped overnight after his legal team presented evidence of tampering and fabrication that even the corrupt prosecutors couldn't ignore.Romano's people were sloppy, Karvel thought as he adjusted his tie. Desperation makes people careless.Markos was waiting for him outside in a black sedan, his face breaking into a rare smile when he saw his boss emerge as a free man."Welcome back to the world, Karvel," Markos said as they drove away from the precinct. "How does it feel?""Like I have unfinished business to attend to," Karvel replied, his voice carrying a dangerous edge. "Take me to see Razor."An hour later, Karvel stood in the dimly lit back room of a motorcycle repair shop on the outskirts of Carson City. The air was thick with cigarette smoke and the smell of
CHAPTER 80 PART 2
"I don't want to hear anything you have to say," Sophia replied, starting to close the door. "We have nothing to discuss.""There's going to be an attempt on your life," Faye said quickly, causing Sophia to freeze. "Vincent Romano has ordered Vincent Langford to kill you."Sophia stared at her for a long moment, her expression unreadable. "Why should I believe you?""Because I overheard Langford bragging about it," Faye replied. "He let it slip that you wouldn't be a problem much longer, that accidents happen to people who get too ambitious."If I can save Sophia, maybe Karvel will see that I'm not completely heartless, Faye thought desperately. Maybe he'll give me another chance to prove I've changed."And you're telling me this because...?" Sophia asked, still suspicious."Because despite everything that's happened between us, I'm not a monster," Faye said. "I can't stand by and let an innocent woman be murdered."Sophia studied her face carefully, looking for signs of deception. "W
Chapter 80 PART 1
The elevator reached the ground floor, and the doors opened. Langford practically ran out, leaving Faye standing alone with the terrible knowledge of what was about to happen.The elevator's polished steel walls reflected Faye Morrison's horrified expression as Vincent Langford's words echoed in her mind. The casual way he had spoken about eliminating Sophia Chen sent chills down her spine, forcing her to confront the reality of what Vincent Romano was truly capable of.He's planning to murder an innocent woman, she thought, her hands trembling as she stared at Langford's retreating figure through the closing elevator doors. And this pathetic man is going to be his weapon."Vincent, wait!" she called out, rushing after him as the elevator doors reopened.Langford turned around, his face pale with the realization of what he'd revealed. "Faye, I think you misunderstood—""Don't you dare try to backtrack now," she interrupted, her voice sharp with disgust. "I heard exactly what you said.
Chapter 79
Vincent Romano stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his penthouse office, gazing out at the city skyline as the late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the urban landscape. The satisfaction from Karvel Cross's arrest had been sweet, but now his mind was occupied with other pressing matters.Cross can rot in jail for now, he thought, turning away from the window. But Sophia Chen is becoming a real problem.The intelligence report on his desk contained disturbing information about Sophia's recent business activities. She had somehow managed to secure a partnership with Maxwell Industries, Romano's biggest national rival. The deal was worth millions and would give her company the backing it needed to compete directly with his own enterprises.How the hell did she manage to get Maxwell's attention? Romano wondered, his jaw clenching with frustration. That connection should have been impossible for someone like her.He pressed the intercom button on his desk. "Send Vincent Langford
Chapter 78
The harsh fluorescent lights of the Carson City Police Department cast long shadows across the visitor's room as Karvel Cross sat calmly at the metal table, his hands folded in front of him. Despite being dressed in the standard orange jumpsuit, he maintained an air of composure that seemed to unnerve even the guards.The phone on the wall rang, and a guard gestured for Karvel to answer it. He picked up the receiver with measured movements, already knowing who would be on the other end."Karvel," Markos's voice came through clearly. "I've got my best lawyers on this case. The evidence is flimsy at best—planted drugs, no fingerprints, no credible witnesses. We'll have this thrown out as soon as possible.""Good," Karvel replied, his voice steady. "How long are we looking at?""Forty-eight hours, maybe less. The prosecution knows they don't have a real case, but they're playing politics. Someone with serious influence is pulling strings.""Vincent Romano," Karvel said simply."That's wh
Chapter 77
Vincent Romano leaned back in his leather chair, a satisfied smile playing across his lips as he ended the call with Vincent Langford. The news of Karvel Cross's arrest had reached him within hours, and for the first time in weeks, he felt like himself again—powerful, untouchable, vindicated.Finally, that bastard gets what he deserves, Vincent thought, savoring the moment. No one humiliates me and walks away unscathed.His office door opened, and Vincent Langford entered with a spring in his step that hadn't been there in months. The man looked like he'd won the lottery, his usually nervous demeanor replaced by confident swagger."Vincent," Romano said, gesturing to the chair across from his desk. "I have to admit, I didn't expect you to deliver results so swiftly. When you told me you had a plan, I was skeptical."Langford settled into the chair, his chest puffed out with pride. "I told you I knew how to handle Cross. The man thinks he's untouchable, but everyone has weaknesses. His
Chapter 76
The Carson City Police Department holding cell was a familiar shade of institutional gray, the harsh fluorescent lights casting unforgiving shadows on the concrete walls. Karvel sat on the narrow bench, his hands clasped calmly in front of him, showing no outward sign of distress despite his predicament.This is too clean, too convenient, he thought, analyzing the sequence of events. Someone with resources and connections orchestrated this. Leo Romano has both.The booking process had been swift and methodical. Karvel had remained silent throughout, offering no resistance, no protests of innocence that would fall on deaf ears. He understood the game being played and knew that theatrics would only waste energy better spent on planning his next move."Cross," a guard called out. "You've got one phone call."Karvel stood and followed the guard to a payphone mounted on the wall. Without hesitation, he dialed Markos's number, knowing his most trusted ally would be waiting for his call."Ma
CHAPTER 75
Vincent Langford paced the length of his apartment, the expensive whiskey in his glass sloshing dangerously close to the rim. The humiliation of losing his company still burned fresh in his mind, but the promise of reclaiming it—and more—fueled his determination. Leo Romano's words echoed in his thoughts: make Karvel Cross pay, and receive everything he'd lost and more in return."Cross thinks he's untouchable," Vincent muttered to himself, taking another swig of whiskey. "Everyone has a weakness, a pressure point. What's his?"The evening shadows lengthened across his living room as he racked his brain. Physical confrontation was out of the question—Vincent had neither the strength nor the courage for that approach. But there were other ways to destroy a man.I need something that can't be traced back to me, he thought, his mind racing through possibilities. Something that will stick, that will ruin him completely.After hours of deliberation, a slow smile spread across Vincent's fac
Chapter 74
The elegant wedding venue that had been prepared for days now stood in disarray. Guests whispered among themselves as they slowly filtered out, the event having imploded spectacularly before their eyes. Staff members awkwardly began dismantling decorations that had barely served their purpose.Leo Romano stood motionless in the center of it all, his expensive tuxedo suddenly feeling like a costume in some cruel theater production. Never in his life had he experienced such profound humiliation. His hands trembled with barely contained rage.A nobody. A nameless, worthless nobody did this to me, he thought, his mind racing through possible retaliations. In front of everyone who matters in Carson City.Vincent Langford observed Leo's distress from across the room, recognizing an opportunity when he saw one. With calculated steps, he approached the seething groom."That was quite a scene," Vincent said, his voice deliberately casual. "Karvel Cross has always had a flair for the dramatic."
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