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Chapter 154
The ballroom was a scene of chaos and horror. The Guests were screaming, some of them ducking for cover as the shooting was still going on, while others stood frozen in shock. Lena was on her knees beside Max who had just been shot. Her hands were trembling as she tried to apply pressure to the area of the wound. Trisha clutched Max's hand, her tears mingling with the blood that seeped through her fingers."Max, stay with me. Please, stay with me," Trisha sobbed, her voice breaking with desperation.Lena glanced around frantically, her eyes meeting Ronald's as he pushed through the stunned crowd. "We need a doctor! Somebody call an ambulance, now!"Ronald knelt beside his cousin, his face pale with fear. "Hang in there, Max. Help is on the way."Max's eyes fluttered open, his breath coming in shallow gasps. "Ronald... Trisha... I'….," he whispered, his voice barely audible."Don't talk at all" Ronald said, his voice choked with emotion. "You're going to be fine. Just hold on." Ronald
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Ferdinand didn't flinch. Instead, he took his position, his focus unwavering. Bucky lunged forward, desperation fueling his movements.Ferdinand turned just in time to meet Bucky's charge. The two men collided, and the fight began. Bucky threw a punch, aiming for Ferdinand's face, but the assassin ducked, countering with a swift jab to Bucky's ribs. Bucky grunted, feeling the air rush out of him, but he didn't relent. He swung again, this time connecting with Ferdinand's jaw."You should have stayed out of this," Ferdinand hissed, his voice calm despite the scuffle."Not a chance," Bucky growled, driving his knee towards Ferdinand's midsection.Ferdinand twisted, avoiding the blow, and brought his elbow down hard on Bucky's back. Bucky stumbled but caught himself, his eyes blazing with determination. He tackled Ferdinand, both of them crashing into a nearby table. Papers and glass shattered around them.Ferdinand's demeanor stayed strangely calm. He seized Bucky's collar and hurled hi
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The grand ballroom buzzed with activity, but Bucky and Ronald were anything but calm. They had been searching for Lena, who unknown to both of them had returned to the event room. Ronald's frustration was evident as he scanned the rooms, but there was no sign of her. They tried calling her cell phone but she dropped it In Vincenzo’s room when he pulled her into his room and convinced her that the Becker twins were plotting something sinister."Bucky," Ronald said, turning to his distant cousin “we can't keep wasting time. We need to split up."Bucky nodded, his expression serious. "Agreed. I'll head to the west wing. If the guards were telling the truth I need to stop this shooting."Ronald's eyes widened with concern. "You can't go alone, Bucky. Take some men with you, just in case."Bucky shook his head firmly. "No, Ronald. We don't know who we can trust among our guards. If a killer has infiltrated, he might have allies here. I can't risk it.""Bucky, this is insane. You’re walking
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The grand ballroom had an atmosphere that combined luxury with unease. Trisha and Lena shared concerned looks, feeling the heaviness of the evening's events weighing them down. The music continued to play, in stark opposition to the unease eating away at them."Trisha," Lena whispered, her voice barely audible over the chatter and music, "we need to keep an eye on Nathan. Something's seriously wrong."Trisha nodded, her mind racing. "Agreed. Let's stay close to him for the rest of the night. We can't afford any more surprises."They moved back towards Nathan, who was trying--and failing--to compose himself. His hands still trembled slightly, and his eyes darted nervously around the room."Hey," Lena said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm, "Get it together Nathan. Look we're here for you. If you need to talk, we're listening."Nathan swallowed hard, his face pale. He was still apprehensive of Lena. He knew all too well that she only brought him to the ball so she could get c
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As the introductions continued, Max kept a watchful eye on the room, noting the movements of Tommy and Bobby, and the subtle signs of unrest among the guests. As Vincenzo made his way to the ballroom, he and Magnus continued their hushed conversation over text on their phones. "Do you think she bought it?" Magnus asked.Vincenzo replied, a grim smile playing on his lips as he texted. "She did. But we have to move quickly. Max won't be fooled for long."Magnus eyes gleamed with anticipation. He says "What about Ferdinand?""He's ready," Vincenzo replied. "We just need the right moment."As Bucky patrolled the mansion, his thoughts kept returning to Ronald and Lena. “Where could they be?” He said as his worry grew with each passing minute.A man passes him by, his demeanor is cold as ice and as their shoulders graze each other, the stranger says “Sorry mister”, and he continues his path down the hall. The man was wearing a black hat that was covering his face. Bucky grew suspicious but
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Anderson sighed, his shoulders relaxing slightly. "I understand your position, Max. But I hope when the time comes, you'll remember the support we've given each other.""Of course," Max said with a sincere nod. "And rest assured, our door is always open."With the tension somewhat diffused, Max guided Anderson back into the ballroom. "Let me introduce you to some of our guests," Max said with a smile. "I'd like you to meet my girlfriend."Trisha, standing nearby with Nathan, straightened as Max approached the mayor. "Trisha, this is Mayor Anderson. Mayor, this is my girlfriend.""Mayor Anderson, it's a pleasure to meet you," Trisha said, extending her hand. She knew she would have to interact with influential individuals at this event, so she steals herself."The pleasure is mine, Miss," Anderson replied, shaking her hand. "I've heard many good things about you.""Thank you, Mayor," Trisha said, smiling warmly. "It's wonderful to finally meet you."The two men moved away from Trisha a
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