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THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
CHAPTER 19:Adrian turned to Miguel, his mind already calculating the next move. "Is there a penthouse suite in the hotel?"Miguel nodded without hesitation. "Yes, Boss. The presidential penthouse. It occupies the entire top floor.""Take me there."Miguel led him to a different elevator, one tucked away in a private alcove accessible only by keycard.The doors were polished obsidian, reflecting their images in dark, distorted mirrors. Miguel swiped his card, and the elevator opened with a hushed whisper.The ascent was swift and silent.When the doors opened, Adrian stepped into a world of understated opulence. The penthouse suite was vast, stretching out in all directions with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a panoramic view of Mexico City's glittering skyline.The floors were polished black marble veined with gold. Modern art hung on the walls, pieces that Adrian suspected were originals worth millions.A grand piano sat in one corner, its surface so polished it looked like l
THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK
Chapter 18Adrian smirked beneath his mask, catching the subtle shift in her posture, the way her shoulders stiffened with dawning realization.He walked confidently toward the stage, the crowd parting before him like water, their whispers creating a hushed symphony of speculation.Rafael handed him the microphone, his pale eyes warm with pride.Adrian stood at the center of the stage, the eyes of the world's elite upon him. He felt the weight of their expectations, their judgments, their fear pressing down like a physical force.He took a slow breath and began, his voice steady and clear."Good evening. I know many of you are curious about who I am. Some of you have already formed opinions based on the name I carry. That's understandable. The Valerio name has a reputation, one built over generations, forged in power, influence, and yes, controversy."He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, making sure his words reached every corner."But I want you to know this: I am not my anc
THE ARRIVAL
CHAPTER 17:The black Mercedes-Maybach S680 came to a smooth, silent stop in front of the Palacio Casa Dorada. The hotel was a monument to wealth and power, its facade a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture bathed in golden light.Towering columns framed the entrance, and a red carpet stretched from the glass doors all the way to the curb, lined with velvet ropes and flanked by impeccably dressed security personnel.Adrian stepped out of the vehicle, his mask firmly in place.The world shifted around him instantly.Camera flashes erupted like lightning, a blinding cascade of light that painted the night white. Members of the press lined both sides of the carpet, their lenses trained on every arrival, capturing the faces, or in this case, the masks, of power.A suited announcer stood near the entrance, his voice booming through a microphone as each guest ascended the carpet."Señor Ricardo Mendoza, CEO of Titan Industries!"Applause. More flashes."Doña Catalina Villanueva, Chairwo
THE WORLD IS WAITING
CHAPTER 16:Diego Navarro sat in his private study, the soft glow of his laptop screen casting shadows across his sharp features. Numbers scrolled past, profit margins, acquisition reports, quarterly projections. The Navarro Group was thriving, as always.A sharp knock shattered his focus."Come in," he said without looking up, his fingers still dancing across the keyboard.The door burst open with more force than usual. His assistant, Marco, a normally composed man in his forties, rushed in, his face flushed and his breathing uneven.Diego's hands stilled. Marco never rushed."Boss, we have a problem."Diego leaned back in his leather chair, his expression cooling into something unreadable. "And what is that?"Marco swallowed hard, clutching a tablet to his chest like a shield. "Mr. Valerio just bought the whole of Galante Couture."For a moment, the room was utterly silent.Then Diego stood so abruptly his chair rolled back and hit the mahogany bookshelf behind him."What?""The en
I KILLED A MAN, AND FELT NOTHING
Chapter 15The impact was violent. The phone bounced once, skittering across the polished stone. A spiderweb crack spread across the screen, but the device itself remained intact, a testament to its military-grade construction.Adrian stared at the shattered screen, his expression unreadable.The guards tightened their grip and began pulling him toward the exit.He didn't resist.Outside, the afternoon heat pressed down on him. Adrian walked slowly to the SUV, his jaw clenched, his mind cold and clear.He bent down, picked up the damaged phone, and pressed Miguel's contact.The call connected immediately."Young Master?""Be at Galante Couture in five minutes," Adrian said, his voice devoid of emotion. "Anything less than that, and it'll cost you your legs."He ended the call and leaned against the SUV, his eyes fixed on the boutique's entrance.A few minutes later, the VIP doors at the side of the building opened.Adrian's breath stopped.Diego Navarro stepped out, his arm wrapped ar
PEASANT
CHAPTER 14: The dark blue SUV came to a smooth stop in front of Galante Couture, one of the most prestigious fashion houses in Mexico City.Adrian had spent the drive researching on his new phone, scrolling through articles about the city's elite boutiques. Galante Couture kept appearing at the top of every list, acclaimed for dressing presidents, celebrities, and old-money families.He stepped out, the afternoon sun warm on his face. He still marveled at the sensation. No burning. No weakness. Just warmth.The boutique's facade was all glass and polished marble, the name etched in elegant gold script above revolving doors. Through the windows, he could see the soft glow of crystal chandeliers and the careful arrangement of mannequins in poses of frozen grace.He pushed through the doors.The interior was a cathedral of commerce. The space was divided into distinct sections, each clearly marked, women's Wear to the left, a sprawling collection of evening gowns and designer dresses.
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