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Chapter 335
The city was abuzz, a hive of speculation and outrage. The controlled leak, orchestrated by Max, had done its job: Mayor Benson was bleeding politically. The media, once his staunch allies, now circled like vultures, picking apart every past indiscretion, every questionable deal. The calls for his resignation grew louder with each passing hour.Then came the official announcement.The press conference room was packed. Microphones bristled like metallic weeds, and the glare of camera lights was blinding. Agent Gonzalez, impeccably dressed, stood at the podium, a somber expression on his face. Beside him, looking pale and defeated, was Mayor Benson."Ladies and gentlemen," Gonzalez began, his voice calm and authoritative, cutting through the murmuring crowd. "Thank you for coming on such short notice. As you know, over the past few days, a series of deeply disturbing allegations have come to light regarding Mayor Robert Benson."He paused, letting the words sink in, then continued, his
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The first news reports hit the digital airwaves like a tremor, then a full-blown earthquake. "Mayor Benson Under Fire: New Revelations About Past Corruption," screamed one headline. "Shady Deals and Questionable Ethics Plague Mayor's Office," declared another. The stories detailed years of alleged financial improprieties, dubious land transactions, and favoritism in city contracts. It was all old news, rehashed and presented with fresh, damning evidence that had previously been buried.In the Beckers' penthouse, Tommy watched the news channel with growing disbelief, then rage. "What is this? This isn't our leak! They're talking about old stuff! Where's the Gonzalez part? Where's the proof of their secret meetings?"Bobby, equally stunned, scrolled through his tablet, reading the various reports. "It's… it's like someone beat us to it, Tommy. Or, someone took our intel and picked out only the bits that suited them. They've focused entirely on Benson's general corruption, not his links
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The air in the Beckers' penthouse office was thick with desperation, a stark contrast to the usual controlled opulence. Tommy Becker paced like a caged animal, his expensive suit rumpled, his face a mask of barely contained fury. Bobby sat at the polished mahogany desk, staring at a stack of documents, his expression grim. The news reports from the last twenty-four hours had been brutal: another warehouse raided, a major gambling ring busted, several key lieutenants arrested. Max Lucky’s subtle, insidious campaign, fueled by Lena’s intel, was working."They're hitting us everywhere, Bobby!" Tommy roared, slamming his fist onto the desk, making the papers jump. "Everywhere! It's not just Gonzalez anymore. It's like everyone knows our weaknesses! Our men are getting scared. They're talking about jumping ship!"Bobby finally looked up, his eyes tired. "It's worse than that, Tommy. Our cash flow is drying up. The legitimate businesses are under heavy scrutiny. We can't move product, we ca
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Vincenzo calmly reassembled the pistol, snapping the magazine into place with a soft click. He didn't even look up. "Patience, Magnus. Impatience is a weakness. A fatal flaw in this game. The Beckers are still dangerous, even wounded. Gonzalez is a snake, always looking for an angle. Max Lucky is a fox, cunning and elusive. We move when the time is right, when they have exhausted each other, when their guard is down.""But they're making mistakes!" Magnus argued, gesturing wildly. "Tommy Becker is losing his mind! He's making desperate moves! We could exploit that! We could take a piece of their territory, hit one of their weakened operations. Show them who the new power is! Show them we're here!""And draw the immediate attention of Gonzalez?" Vincenzo countered, his voice flat, devoid of emotion. "Or Max Lucky, who has proven himself to be far more dangerous than he appears? No. Let them fight. Let them weaken each other. Let them reveal their vulnerabilities, their true colors. We
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Bobby sighed, running a hand through his hair, a deep weariness etched on his face. Tommy was losing it. The pressure was getting to him, eroding his judgment. This erratic behavior was dangerous. It made them predictable, vulnerable. But trying to reason with Tommy when he was like this was like talking to a brick wall."I'll double the search for Lena," Bobby promised, knowing it was likely a futile gesture if Max had her truly hidden. "And I'll put out feelers, try to find out who else is hitting us. But we need to consolidate, Tommy. We need to protect what we have left. We need to think strategically, not emotionally.""No!" Tommy roared, grabbing a heavy crystal paperweight from the desk. "We expand! We strike! We show them that the Beckers don't break! We show them that we're still in charge! That we're still the most powerful family in this city!" He slammed the paperweight back onto the desk with a deafening thud. "Get me a list of all our remaining assets. All our leverage.
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In the quiet, well-furnished safe house, Lena traced patterns on the condensation of her water glass, her mind a whirlwind of fear and relief. Nathan sat opposite her, his hand resting reassuringly on her knee, his presence a comforting anchor in the storm. He had been her unwavering support through the emotional wreckage of the past few days, listening without judgment, offering comfort without question."It's just… so much," Lena whispered, her voice still a little hoarse from the tears she'd shed. "Knowing everything. My father. My mother's secrets. The Beckers. And now, being here, in hiding. It feels like my whole life was a lie.""You're safe, Lena," Nathan said softly, squeezing her knee, his eyes full of concern. "Max is a good man. He'll protect you. You made the right choice.""I know," she said, looking up at him, a flicker of fear still in her eyes. "But the Beckers... they won't stop. They're like rabid dogs when they're cornered. And I've cornered them. They'll come for
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