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CHAPTER 152
The morning air on the island felt deceptively peaceful. Waves rolled gently against the shore.Tourists laughed near cafés. Music drifted from beach speakers. But inside Alessandro’s suite, none of it reached him anymore.He stood fully dressed, unmoving, staring at his reflection again. His face had changed over the past days. Not physically.But something behind his eyes had shifted. Restlessness had replaced confidence. Tension had replaced control.He adjusted his cuff slowly. Then stopped. Because his hands were shaking again. Alessandro exhaled sharply.“Get a grip.”The words sounded weak even to himself. His phone rang. He already knew who it was before looking. The lawyer. He answered immediately.“What?” The lawyer didn’t waste time.“They moved again.” Alessandro’s expression hardened.“Who moved?”“The investigators.”Silence. Then Alessandro’s voice dropped. “Where?”The lawyer hesitated. “That’s the problem.”Alessandro’s patience snapped instantly. “What problem?”“Th
CHAPTER 151
The following morning, Alessandro woke with a pounding headache.Sleep had become almost impossible.Every time he closed his eyes, he saw evidence boards. Investigators. Reports. Questions.The walls were closing in. And worst of all, he knew it. His phone rested beside the bed. For several minutes, he simply stared at it.Waiting. Dreading the next call. The next problem. The next disaster.As if responding to his thoughts, the phone suddenly rang.The lawyer. Again. Alessandro answered immediately."What now?"The lawyer sounded exhausted."I met with him."Alessandro immediately understood."The associate?""Yes."Silence followed."And?"The lawyer sighed heavily."He's terrified."Alessandro laughed bitterly."That isn't news.""No."The lawyer lowered his voice."This is different."Alessandro's expression darkened."Explain.""He asked about immunity."Complete silence. For several seconds, Alessandro couldn't speak.nImmunity. That single word sent ice through his veins.Becau
CHAPTER 150
Morning sunlight poured across the island, but Alessandro felt none of its warmth.He stood in front of the bathroom mirror staring at his reflection.His face looked worse than ever. The exhaustion could no longer be hidden. The anxiety could no longer be ignored.For years, he had been the one controlling the board.Now he felt like a trapped piece being cornered from every direction.His phone vibrated. Another message. Another problem. He checked the screen. His associate.We need to talk. Immediately. Alessandro cursed under his breath. "Useless fool."He grabbed his jacket and left. Meanwhile, the investigation office was already alive with activity.Investigators moved between desks carrying files and reports. Coffee cups occupied nearly every surface. The evidence board had become enormous.Peter stood before it chewing on a pastry. One investigator pointed at him. "Breakfast again?"Peter looked offended. "Breakfast is important.""You had breakfast already." Peter shrugged.
CHAPTER 149
The following morning, Alessandro woke after barely two hours of sleep.Dark circles had formed beneath his eyes.His mind felt exhausted.His body felt heavy.But his thoughts refused to rest.The suspicious login.The investigation.The rumors.Everything continued spinning inside his head.For several minutes, he sat silently on the edge of the bed.Staring at nothing.Thinking about everything.His phone vibrated.A message from his lawyer.Call me.Immediately.Alessandro's stomach tightened.Nothing good ever followed messages like that.He called at once.The lawyer answered before the first ring ended."We need to talk.""What happened now?""The associate."Alessandro froze."What about him?""The villa owner."His heartbeat accelerated.The lawyer continued."Investigators are asking questions."Silence.A dangerous silence.Alessandro slowly stood."What kind of questions?""The kind you don't want them asking."His grip tightened around the phone."Did he say anything?""N
CHAPTER 148
The next morning arrived with clear skies and calm waters. From the outside, the island looked exactly the same.Luxury yachts floated near the docks. Tourists crowded the beaches. Business executives attended meetings. Everything appeared peaceful.But beneath that calm surface, pressure continued building. Inside the investigation office, the atmosphere was more intense than ever.Stacks of documents covered every table. Evidence boards filled entire walls. Investigators moved nonstop. Nobody wanted to lose momentum.Peter entered carrying a tray loaded with coffee cups. One investigator looked up and sighed."Please tell me those aren't all for you."Peter placed the tray down. "Half."The investigator stared. "Half?"Peter nodded proudly. "I'm showing restraint."Laughter spread through the room. Even Lorenzo allowed a faint smile. Then another investigator rushed inside.His expression immediately caught everyone's attention. The room grew quiet. Lorenzo looked up."What happened
CHAPTER 147
The message from the lawyer continued echoing inside Alessandro's mind long after the call ended.They found something. Only three words. Yet those three words felt heavier than a mountain.Alessandro remained frozen beside the window. The island below still looked peaceful..Tourists laughed. Music drifted from nearby restaurants.Palm trees swayed gently beneath the afternoon breeze. Everything appeared normal. His life, however, was no longer normal. For the first time in years, he felt genuine panic.Not concern. Not stress. Panic. His phone rang again. The lawyer. Alessandro answered immediately."Where are you?" The lawyer lowered his voice."My suite.""I'm coming." The call ended.Minutes later, Alessandro entered the suite without knocking. The lawyer immediately locked the door. Neither man looked relaxed. Neither man sat down.The atmosphere felt suffocating. Alessandro spoke first. "What happened?"The lawyer rubbed his forehead. "I received calls.""From who?""People I kn
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