New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 147

Out!

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

gaze. "1 1 watched TV, drank some beer,

the sound sending chills down Emesto's spine. He approached Emesto, leaning down to his level and whispering

how Eligos could possibly know he was lying, "I-I swear, I'm not lying, "he stammered, his voice shalting Eligos smiled, a cold, knowing smile. "I can always tell when someone is lying, Ernesto. Your eyes twitch, and your voice quivers. You can't

and he fell to the floor, sobbing "Please, Eligos, I'm

before him. "Emesto, I don't have time for your lies,

as he faced ligos. The dimly lit room cast eerie shadows on the walls, enhancing the

information. He took a step closer, towering over Emesto. "And what did she do?" he

swallowed hard, his gare darting around the room as if looking for an escape, "She forced me to tell her who is the person who send me," he admitted,

thought to himself that Claire has found the

a smick. "And what did

ttle and Emesto

to the floor. 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,"

bocing into Ernesto's soul. "You're lying," he uttered softly, the accusation hanging in the

remained silent, his mind a 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

said, a smile that didn't reach his eyes spreading across his

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

could react, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head.

Emesto's limp body. "I can smell his lies from miles away," he spat, his voice filled with venom Eligos turned to his right-hand man, Ander, who stood nearby, watching the scene unfold. "Make sure he's dealt