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Chapter 156
The hotel parking lot was a quiet stage under the amber glow of streetlights, their beams slicing through the cool, rain-scented air like blades of light. The grand, ivy-covered hotel loomed behind, its windows glinting like watchful eyes, casting long shadows over the gravel where Lord Leo, Jack, and Emilia stood. The departing limousine’s taillights had faded into the night, leaving a heavy silence in their wake, broken only by the distant hum of Turin’s nightlife and the occasional drip of rainwater from the eaves. Emilia’s words hung in the air, sharp and knowing, her smile a mix of mischief and challenge as she faced Jack and Lord Leo.Lord Leo’s toothpick froze mid-roll, his eyes narrowing as he tilted his head, a sardonic smirk curling his lips. “What are you talking about, Emilia?” He drawled, his voice dripping with mock confusion, each word slow and deliberate, like a cat toying with its prey. He leaned back against the sleek black sedan, one hand casually tucked into his
Chapter 155
The hotel parking lot was bathed in the soft and amber glow of streetlights, their beams cutting through the cool, rain-scented night air. The grand, ivy-clad building loomed behind the gathered group, its windows flickering like the eyes of a silent sentinel. The gravel crunched underfoot as Lord Leo and Jack stood before the Williams and Lucas families, their faces carefully composed despite the weight of Lord Lucas’s probing question. The suitcases and duffels piled around them spoke of an abrupt end to what was meant to be a leisurely escape, and the tension in the air was palpable, a taut thread waiting to snap.Lord Lucas, his arms still crossed, leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowing as he repeated his question with a deliberate edge. “Where were you two?” His voice was calm, but it carried a weight that demanded answers, each syllable laced with suspicion. “You two vanish for hours, show up looking like you’ve been through hell, and the hospital says you never even m
Chapter 154
Brittany straightened, her confidence returning as she stepped forward. “The drug shipment went off without a hitch.” She said, her voice crisp and professional. “Three tons of product moved through the docks in Naples last night. Our contacts there handled the transfer to the offshore freighters, no cops and also no issues. The buyers in Istanbul confirmed delivery this morning, and the payment’s already been cleared through our encrypted accounts. Clean as a whistle.”Bobby nodded, picking up where she left off. “We also secured the new route through Albania.” He added, his tone steady but laced with pride. “Our man on the ground there bribed the right officials, so we’ve got a green light for the next six months. The trucks are already rolling, and we’ve got a secondary crew ready to handle any heat from local gangs. It’s locked down, Dad. We’re ahead of schedule.”Mr Steven Adams’s lips twitched into a faint smile, the first crack in his icy demeanor. “Good work.” He said,
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Lord Leo replied. “Keep us in the loop.” He clicked off the walkie-talkie and leaned back, exhaling heavily.Allison groaned from the back, her voice laced with exhaustion. “Can we go now? I’m starving. Like, actually starving. I could eat a horse.”Jack snorted, glancing over his shoulder. “Me too. I’d settle for a burger, though.”Scott’s lips twitched into a smirk, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he turned the key in the ignition. “Oh, don’t worry, kids. Your old man’s gonna whip up a five-star dinner when we get back. Lobster thermidor, maybe some truffle risotto. You’ll be begging for seconds.”Allison laughed, rolling her eyes. “You’re joking, right? Dad, you burn toast. Like, consistently.”Scott’s smirk widened, his eyes glinting with mock offense. “No faith in your old man? I’m wounded, Allison. Wounded.”Jack shook his head, a rare smile tugging at his lips. “Let’s just get out of here first, yeah? Before Scott tries to poison us with his cooking.”“Fine, fine.” S
Chapter 152
Meanwhile, Scott raced up the stairwell, his boots pounding against the steel. The roof access door loomed ahead, and he burst through it into the cool night air. The rooftop was a maze of vents and skylights, the city skyline a jagged silhouette against the fog. Kyle stood near the edge, his back to Scott, a pistol clutched in his trembling hand. He spun around as Scott approached, his eyes wild with desperation.“Stay back!” Kyle shouted, raising the gun. His voice was shrill, his earlier bravado gone. “You think you’ve won? You think this is over?”Scott didn’t slow his pace, his eyes locked on Kyle’s. With a flick of his wrist, he drew a small throwing knife from his belt and hurled it. The blade spun through the air, catching Kyle’s forearm with pinpoint accuracy. The gun clattered to the ground as Kyle cried out, clutching his bleeding arm. He stumbled backward, his face contorted in pain and fear.Scott closed the distance in three strides, his rifle slung over his shoulder
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The warehouse was a cavern of shadows and steel, its air thick with the tang of rust and gunpowder. The overhead lights buzzed like angry wasps, casting harsh white beams across the concrete floor where Kyle Rick’s men stood in a tight ring, their rifles trained on Jack, Scott, and Lord Leo. Red laser dots danced across their chests and foreheads, pinning them like insects under glass. The echo of Kyle’s slow, deliberate clap reverberated off the walls, each strike a mocking punctuation to their predicament.Kyle leaned casually against the steel railing of the balcony above, his silhouette framed by the flickering industrial lights. His dark suit was impeccably tailored, but the smirk twisting his lips was anything but polished. It was the grin of a man who believed he’d already won. “Well, well, well.” He drawled, his voice dripping with sarcasm, each word stretched out like molasses. “The great Scott Benjamin, master strategist, walked right into my little trap. And with his lo
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