New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 147

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

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

chills down Emesto's spine. He approached Emesto, leaning down to his

shalting Eligos smiled, a cold, knowing smile. "I

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

sighed, standing up straight and looking down at the pathetic figure before him. "Emesto, I don't have time for your lies, I need the

shadows on the walls, enhancing the tension

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

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

Eligos thought to himself that Claire has found the person who placed the paper

curled into a smick. "And what did you tell her?" he pressed,

ttle and Emesto

hesitated, lowering his gaze 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

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

tell Eligos the truth, knowing it could mean his end. He swallowed the Jump in his throat, mustering all his courage. "I

smile that didn't reach his eyes spreading across his face. He gestured to his men.

him. He scrambled to his feet, eager to leave

pain in the back of his head. Darkness enveloped him as

looked down at 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.

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