New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 147

Chapter 147

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Chapter 147 Won't be easy

In the dimly lit, used warehouse, the ale was thick with tension and the smell of rust. The sound of shuffling feet echoed off the concrete walls an Eligos iten pushed Ernesto forward. Emesto's lace was pale and wet with tears, his body trembling with fear This stood up from the old, creaky chair and walked around the runty metal table that stood between him and Ernesto. He leaned against it, c expression calm and composed.

He observed Ernesto with a mix of curiosity and Irritation, wondering where his men had found such a pititul, insufferable man.

crossing his arms, his

Emesio, still crying, begged as he had been since entering the warehouse. "Please, ligos, I didn't do anything to upset you. I swear just let me go Eligeseves narrowed slightly. He found Emesto's behavior confusing and a little pathetic, but he maintained his calm demeanor. "I just want to talk to you, Emesto," he said smoothly.

Emesto quieted down, his solis turning into sniffles as he tried to listen. "Talk? About what?"

Eligos fixed him with a piercing gaze. "Did you see Claire Peterson?"

Emesto's eyes widened, and he shook his head rigorously. "No, no! Once I finished my job, I went straight home. I didn't see anyone!"

Eligos sharp eyes bore into Ernesto's soul, making him squirm. "What did you do once you got home?" ligos asked, his voice calm but demanding

hold Eligos gaze. "1 1 watched TV, drank some beer, and ate a

spine. He approached Emesto, leaning down to his level and whispering in his ear.

froze, his heart pounding. He wondered how Eligos could possibly know he was lying, "I-I swear, I'm not lying, "he stammered, his voice shalting Eligos smiled, a cold,

sobbing "Please, Eligos, I'm telling the truth. I didn't do anything wrong.

I don't have time for your lies, I need the truth. Did

dimly lit room cast eerie shadows on the walls, enhancing the tension in the air. "I did See Claire. "Emesto stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. "She came to my

information. He took a step closer, towering over Emesto.

the room as if looking for an escape, "She forced me to tell her

heating Emesto answer Eligos thought to himself that Claire has found the person who placed

did you tell her?" he pressed,

ttle and Emesto

His mind raced, knowing the consequences of his next woods. Eliges's patience was notoriously thin, and could feel the prese mounting. "I didn't tell her anything," Ernesto finally said, his

against the table, his cold eyes bocing into Ernesto's soul. "You're lying," he uttered softly, the accusation hanging in

whirlwind of fear and confusion. He couldn't afford to tell Eligos the truth, knowing it could mean his end. He swallowed the Jump in his throat, mustering all his courage. "I didn't tell Clalce anything," he

at him for long moment, then nodded slowly. "Alright," he said, a smile that didn't reach his eyes

to his feet, eager to leave this nightmare behind. As he turned to go, Eligos

paused, dread seizing his heart. Before he could react, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. Darkness

lies from miles away," he spat, his voice filled with venom Eligos

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