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chapter 96
Mark hesitated, his face a battleground of conflicting emotions. Finally, he nodded. "Alright," Mark said, his voice low. "But if you're lying to me, Jin…" They walked to a secluded corner of the warehouse, away from the prying eyes of the other members of the "Ten Thieves." "Okay, Jin, start talking," Mark said, his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on Jin's face. Jin took a deep breath and began to explain. He told Mark about Damon, about the loss of Yorkers City Bank, about the "Ten Thieves" and their plans for the city. "I know it sounds crazy, Mark," Jin said, his voice pleading. "But it's all true. The Maestro is planning to attack the city. People will die." Mark listened intently, his face growing paler with each word. When Jin finished, he stared at him in disbelief. "I… I can't believe it," Mark said, shaking his head. "The Maestro? A terrorist?" "He's using you, Mark," Jin said, grabbing his arm. "He's using all of us. We have to stop him." "But how?" Mark asked, his v
chapter 95
The warehouse was a cavernous space, filled with the stench of stale beer, cigarette smoke, and something else… something metallic and vaguely unsettling. Jin followed the gruff man through a maze of crates and shadowy figures, his senses on high alert. Every glance, every whisper felt like a potential threat."Easy, kid," the man grunted, noticing Jin's unease. "Just keep your mouth shut and do what you're told."Jin nodded, forcing a casual shrug. "Just taking it all in."They stopped before a heavy steel door, guarded by two hulking figures with vacant eyes. The man knocked twice, then once more, a specific rhythm. The door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit office."The Maestro will see you now," one of the guards said, his voice devoid of emotion.Jin stepped inside, his heart pounding. The office was sparsely furnished, dominated by a large desk made of dark wood. Behind it sat a man in a tailored suit, his face obscured by the shadows."So, you're the new recruit," the Maestro
Chapter 94
"Don't play dumb, Colt," Damon said, stepping closer. "I know about the 'Ten Thieves'. I know about the heist. I know about everything."Colt's face turned pale. He looked at his men, then back at Damon, his eyes filled with desperation."You can't prove anything," Colt said, his voice trembling."I don't need to prove anything," Damon said, his voice hardening. "I'm here to stop you. And I'm not leaving until you're behind bars."Colt hesitated, his mind racing. He knew he was trapped. He couldn't let Damon take him down."I'm not going down alone," Colt said, his hand reaching inside his jacket.Before Damon could react, Colt pulled out a gun and fired.***The bullet whizzed past Damon's head, narrowly missing him. He ducked behind a fuel truck, his heart pounding in his chest."Jin, take him down!" Damon shouted, his voice adrenaline-fueled.Jin didn't hesitate. He charged forward, his movements fluid and deadly. He disarmed Colt's men with lightning speed, leaving them sprawling
chapter 93
The clock on the wall ticked with a relentless rhythm, each second a reminder of the time slipping away. Damon stood before a whiteboard covered in photos, names, and lines connecting them all in a chaotic web. Clearance Colt was at the center, his face a constant source of anger."Okay, let's run through it again," Damon said, his voice tight. "Felix, what's the status on Colt's accounts?"Felix, hunched over a laptop, looked up, his face etched with fatigue. "He's moving money like crazy, Damon. Offshore accounts, shell corporations, you name it. He's definitely preparing to disappear.""Where's it all going?" Aria asked, leaning against the wall, her arms crossed."That's the tricky part," Felix said, shaking his head. "He's covering his tracks well. But I've managed to trace a significant amount to a private airfield outside the city. Small operation, mostly used for private jets."Damon's eyes narrowed. "That's our exit point. He's planning to flee the country."A knock on the do
chapter 92
The drive to the cemetery was silent, filled with unspoken grief and simmering rage. Damon glanced at Aria, noticing the way she clenched her jaw, her knuckles white as she gripped the steering wheel. He knew this was going to be difficult for her.They arrived at the cemetery and walked hand in hand through the rows of tombstones, the names and dates blurring together in a sea of sorrow. Finally, they reached their destination: a simple, unassuming headstone with Aria's mother's name etched into the stone. Maya GoldenAria stood there, staring at the grave, her eyes filling with tears. Damon put his arm around her, pulling her close."I miss her so much," Aria whispered, her voice breaking. "She was the best Mom anyone could ask for."Damon squeezed her hand, offering what little comfort he could. He knew what it was like to lose a parent, to feel that gaping hole in your heart."I know," Damon said, his voice soft. "But she's not really gone, Aria. She's still with you, in your hear
chapter 91
The first rays of dawn pierced through the blinds of Damon's mansion, casting long, distorted shadows across the room. He lay motionless in bed, staring at the ceiling, the events of the previous day replaying in his mind like a broken record. The shareholders' meeting, Colt's smug grin, the flashing cameras, the crushing weight of defeat.He hadn't slept, hadn't eaten, hadn't even bothered to change out of the suit he'd worn to the meeting. The loss of Yorkers City Bank was more than just a financial blow; it was a personal one. It was a symbol of his hard work, his dedication, his very identity. And now, it was gone.A knock on the door startled him. He ignored it, hoping whoever it was would go away. But the knocking persisted, growing louder, more insistent."Damon, I know you're in there," Aria's voice called out. "Open the door."He groaned, pulling the covers over his head. "Go away, Aria. I'm not in the mood.""Too bad," she said, her voice muffled through the door. "I'm comin
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