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

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

darky, the sound sending chills down Emesto's spine. He approached Emesto, leaning down

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.

buckled, and he fell to the floor, sobbing "Please, Eligos, I'm telling the truth. I didn't do

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

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

took a step closer, towering over

if looking for an escape, "She forced me

that Claire has found the person who placed the paper in

into a smick. "And what did

ttle and Emesto

woods. Eliges's patience was notoriously thin, and could feel the prese mounting. "I didn't tell her anything," Ernesto finally said, his voice barely audible. "I told her someone sent me to do the

stared at him, his expression unsradable. He leaned back against the table, his cold eyes bocing into Ernesto's soul. "You're lying," he

mean his end. He swallowed the Jump in his throat, mustering all his courage. "I didn't tell Clalce anything," he repeated, his

moment, then nodded slowly. "Alright," he said, a smile that didn't reach his eyes spreading across his face.

him. He scrambled to his feet, eager to leave

seizing his heart. Before he could react, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. Darkness enveloped him as

face twisted with anger and disgust as he 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

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