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

to hold Eligos gaze. "1 1 watched TV, drank

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

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, knowing smile. "I can always tell when someone is lying,

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

at the pathetic figure before him. "Emesto, I don't have time for your lies, I need the truth. Did you see Claire

his knees, his eyes wide with tear as he faced ligos. The dimly lit room cast eerie shadows on the walls, enhancing the tension in the air. "I did See Claire. "Emesto stammered, his voice

a step closer, towering over

hard, his gare darting around the room as if looking for an escape, "She forced me to

eyes heating Emesto answer Eligos thought to himself that Claire has

into a smick. "And what did you tell her?"

ttle and Emesto

feel the prese mounting. "I didn't tell her anything," Ernesto finally said, his voice

eyes bocing into Ernesto's soul. "You're lying," he

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

for long moment, then nodded slowly. "Alright," he said, a smile that didn't reach his eyes spreading across his face. He gestured to his men. Lerbingo. He didn't do

released their grip on him. He scrambled to his feet, eager to leave this nightmare

react, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. Darkness enveloped him as he crumpled to the

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

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