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Whispers behind the cross
The morning sun rose gently over the estate, casting golden rays that pierced through the half-drawn curtains of Scott’s bedroom. The warm light flickered across his face, shining directly into his eyes and gradually stirring him from slumber. He groaned softly, rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand before sitting up in bed.Still groggy, Scott swung his legs off the bed and stood. He moved towards the window with slow, deliberate steps, drawing the curtain slightly to the side for a clearer view of the sunlit estate beyond. Standing there for a few moments, he tilted his head side to side, cracking his neck softly as the early rays bathed his face. Thoughts began flooding his mind—serious thoughts, dangerous thoughts, lingering concerns from the night before.Moments later, he turned away and headed to the bathroom.Scott stepped under the shower, allowing the cold water to wash away the remnants of sleep clinging to his skin. The crisp sting of water jolted his senses to life.
Failed to obey
Kelly staggered backward as the deafening sound of the gunshot rang out. Her eyes widened in terror, and her gaze locked on the body of Mario lying lifelessly in a pool of blood. His eyes were still wide open, staring blankly at the night sky, and a thick stream of blood seeped from the gaping wound in his head—precisely where the bullet had torn through.Her heart pounded violently in her chest as she continued staring at the corpse, frozen in horror. Slowly, her trembling gaze rose to meet the eyes of the man who had pulled the trigger.His weapon was still raised—and now it was aimed directly at her.Kelly’s heart skipped a beat as the cold metal glinted in the moonlight, and she swallowed hard, her throat dry and tight. She instinctively scanned the area, desperate to find an escape route. But escape was a hopeless dream. They were surrounded—heavily armed men stood on all sides, watching her like hawks, their fingers already caressing their triggers.She knew that if she so much
Dead weight
"Oh my God! Oh my God!" Aunt Kelly gasped, panic choking her voice as her chest heaved up and down. Her heart thundered like a war drum, and beads of cold sweat streamed down her temples and across her face like a leaking faucet.Mario, tense behind the wheel, glanced sideways at her, his grip tightening on the steering wheel."What do we do, ma’am?" he asked quickly, his voice tight with dread. "If we get caught… it's over for us."Kelly didn’t answer right away. She sat there in frozen silence, her mind spinning violently as it tried to pull together a plan—any plan—that could get them out of the disaster unfolding in real time. The situation was slipping through her fingers like sand, and she knew it.Then, with a sharp inhale, she finally spoke."Step on it," she ordered through clenched teeth. "Push the accelerator. Go as fast as you can. We need to lose him, create enough distance, and then find a place to hide—somewhere dark, isolated. Somewhere he won’t see us."Mario’s eyebro
Secrets in the trunk
The shiny black car pulled over after arriving at the bridge, and the driver turned to face Kelly, who was seated silently in the back seat.“We’re here, ma’am,” he said softly.“Good. The bodies should be here,” Kelly replied as she pushed the door open and stepped outside. The driver also exited the car.The two of them stood beside the vehicle, their eyes scanning the entire bridge. The night air was chilly, and the gentle wind made Kelly’s long black cloak flutter behind her like a banner of shadows.She glanced around the area until her gaze finally landed on several indistinct shapes lying motionless a few meters ahead.“That should be it,” she murmured, her eyes narrowing and fixating on the dark figures sprawled across the bridge. “Come on.”Without another word, they advanced, their footsteps echoing faintly against the concrete.At first, the darkness made it hard to identify what the shapes were. But as they drew closer, it became clear—bodies. Four of them. Lying in grotes
Lies
Back in Italy…Scott’s EstateThe sun was beginning to set, and the day was slowly descending into darkness.Aunt Kelly walked briskly into her room after leaving the dining hall, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. She made her way straight to her wardrobe, opened it, and pulled out a long, black cloak. With practiced ease, she wrapped it around herself and fastened it at the front. The cloak was long enough to cover her legs entirely and came with a deep hood that shadowed her face in darkness when worn.She grabbed her purse and car keys from the nearby dresser, then turned toward the exit. But just as she was about to reach the door, it slid open with a soft whoosh.She froze mid-step, her heart skipping a beat.To her relief, it was only Edward.Letting out a sigh of relief, she placed a hand on her chest. “You scared me,” she murmured, trying to catch her breath.Edward stepped inside and paused, taking in her unusual attire. His gaze traveled from head to toe,
Trust is a loaded gun
Back in Mr. Fernando’s Mansion...The courtyard of the mansion was bustling with heavily built men, each of them armed with guns and warming up their muscles. Some were engaged in target practice—firing at paper silhouettes pinned a few meters away, the air vibrating with the sharp cracks of gunfire.Inside the mansion, the living room was equally crowded with men, their movements calculated and silent. They surrounded the large center table, where stacks of cash were being counted, arranged, and loaded into a sleek silver briefcase. The atmosphere buzzed with intensity and precision.Beside the table, several packs of cocaine and opium lay in neat piles. Bolasco, Mr. Fernando’s trusted right-hand man, was personally overseeing the packaging of the narcotics, ensuring everything was in perfect order.Mr. Fernando sat opposite the operation, his expression hard as stone. In his right hand, he gripped a glass of whiskey. Though his eyes followed the hustle of his men, his mind wandered
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