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Chapter 12“A cooking job.”Maria blinked in surprise.“A cooking job?” she repeated. “Are you opening a restaurant or something?”“Not exactly,” Nick replied. “But I need someone who knows how to cook well, can handle large quantities of food, and is willing to work under unusual circumstances.”Her curiosity deepened.“What kind of circumstances?”Nick glanced at his watch. He didn't have much time left, and he still needed to explain everything to her.“It's a long story, Maria. But if you're interested in the offer, I'd like us to discuss the details somewhere private.”Maria studied him for a moment before closing her notebook.“Alright, Mr. Marchetti. I'm listening.”“So, what you're saying is that there will be an apocalypse in less than twenty-four hours, and you need someone who can cook for you and the people around you while the world falls apart?” Maria repeated after Nick had explained everything to her.“Exactly,” Nick replied.They were now seated somewhere behind the r
The Struggles
Chapter 11Nick got into the car with Anthony DeLuca, who had a look on his face that suggested he had a lot of questions to ask.“Thanks for bringing me here, Anthony. I got what I needed from the auction,” Nick said as they settled into the car.“My pleasure,” Anthony replied. “But I won't lie. I was surprised throughout the auction.”“Why were you surprised?” Nick asked.“The amount you spent alone was enough to surprise me. And then, it felt like you were preparing for something much bigger than I could imagine.”“That's because I know what's coming, and I have to prepare for it,” Nick replied.“And what exactly is coming?” Anthony asked, curiously studying Nick's face.Nick checked the time before looking up at him.“In less than twenty-four hours, an apocalypse will begin, and it will destroy the world as we know it. Earthquakes will tear the land apart. The temperature will plunge to fifty degrees below zero. The power grid will collapse, and anyone who isn't prepared will stru
The Composed
Chapter 10“Going twice!” The auctioneer’s voice rang loudly through the tent.Everyone held their breath.“Five hundred and fifty million dollars!”All eyes turned toward the man who had raised his paddle.Vincent’s hand trembled slightly as he held it up, trying his best to maintain his composure even though he was about to spend a fortune.“Five hundred and fifty million,” he repeated.His friends tapped him on the shoulder, but he barely reacted. His eyes were fixed on Nick, who remained seated, calm and composed.There was no sign of fear or pressure on Nick’s face, unlike Vincent, who was struggling to hide his anxiety.The auctioneer scanned the room.“Five hundred and fifty million dollars, going once.”Silence filled the tent.Vincent grinned with satisfaction.“I told you I’d outspend every last one of you. I’m taking that yacht home!” he declared proudly.His friends cheered him on.“Five hundred and fifty million dollars, going twice.”Still, no one else raised their paddl
Thirty million
Chapter 9Vincent Marchetti stood up from his seat six rows back, his champagne flute raised like a trophy, his voice loud enough to fill the entire auction tent."Thirty million! Right here!"His two friends on either side clapped and whistled like he had just scored a touchdown. Vincent soaked it in, adjusting the collar of his designer shirt with one hand while flashing a grin at the crowd around him.Then his eyes found Nick.The grin froze. Then it twisted into something ugly."Well, well, well." Vincent's voice carried across the rows. "Look who crawled in from the gutter. I didn't know they let stray dogs into the Riviera Rendezvous. Somebody must have left the gate open."A few scattered laughs rippled through the nearby seats. Anthony shifted uncomfortably beside Nick, but Nick didn't move. His eyes stayed fixed on the Conqueror sitting on stage, all twenty five tons of matte black armor plating and eight wheel brutality.The auctioneer cleared his throat. "We have thirty mil
Curiosity
Chapter 8Maria Esposito leaned against the counter with her arms folded, studying Nick with those sharp dark eyes like she was reading a recipe and deciding whether to trust it."So let me get this straight," she said. "You walked in here for the first time tonight, ate one meal, and now you want to know my entire cooking philosophy?"Nick shrugged. "When someone is that good at something, I get curious. That crab pot wasn't just food. It was art."Maria tilted her head slightly, and a small, pleased smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. She reached under the counter and pulled out a sleek black card with gold lettering."Here." She slid it across the counter toward him. "Twenty percent off. Every visit. No expiration."Nick picked it up. "You give these to everyone who compliments your cooking?""I give them to people who actually notice the difference between good food and great food." Maria's eyes held his for a moment. "Most people just eat. You actually tasted it. That's rare
The slap
Chapter 7Gina Caputo stood in the middle of Bella Mare with her chest heaving and her finger pointed at Nick like a weapon, fully expecting her boyfriend to march over and destroy this nobody who had dared to embarrass her."Baby!" She spun toward the young man rushing from the bar. "This disgusting cockroach and his little girlfriend just humiliated me in front of everyone! They stole our crab pot and he talked to me like I was trash! I want you to"She stopped.Anthony DeLuca's face was not angry. It was terrified. His skin had gone from tanned to the color of wet paper in about three seconds, and his eyes were locked on Nick with a look of pure, undiluted horror."Tony?" Gina's voice dropped. "What's wrong with you? Why are you looking at him like that?"Anthony grabbed her arm so hard she yelped. He yanked her close and whispered through clenched teeth, his voice shaking. "Do you have any idea who that man is?""Who cares who he is? He's nobody! Look at him, he's dressed like a"
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