Chapter 256 Mastermind 04.63%

+5 Pearls

side, and Family obeyed, stumbling toward him. She trusted Matteo's judgment, but

worry for her friend clouded her thoughts. Despite the fear gnawing at her, she knew this wasn't the time to act irrationally. She had to remain calm and think strategically if they were going to get Aria out of this alive,

"Now let me go, or be ready to see your wife dead, Rafael taunted, his voice lacing with hostility. He was smart, freeing one woman to shift the negotiations to his advantage. He knew that the moment he released Aria, Alessandro's bullet would be his end. Alessandro exchanged a brief, silent glance with Matted. Their eyes spoke volumes, their unspoken understanding clear. Matteo knew that Rafael, though dangerous, couldn't afford to kill Aria-

she was his only bargaining chip, the key to keeping him alive. He nodded slightly, signaling his agreement.

his voice low and controlled, masking the fury bubbling beneath. "We'll give you a

able to save you. No matter where you hide, whether it's in hell itself, I will come for you and tear your

but

to threaten

face. Hegestured for his men to pick up all the guns scattered on the floor. "Get out of my way," he ordered, rushing toward the exit, his

The weight of the situation hung in the

heard the sound of them leaving the building, followed by a few distant gunshots, Alessandro and Matteo rushed outside. They found that Rafael and his men had shot out the tires

in his voice. Meanwhile, Alessandro and Lucas were already on their phones

stomach turn with disgust. She knew that Alessandro hadn't acted yet for a reason-there was something more to it, and that's why she didn't protest.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255