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

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

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

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

floor, sobbing "Please, Eligos, I'm

looking down at the pathetic figure before him. "Emesto, I

faced ligos. The dimly lit room cast eerie shadows on the walls, enhancing the tension in the air. "I did See Claire.

intrigued by this new information. He took a step closer, towering over Emesto. "And what did she do?" he asked, his voice

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

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

smick. "And what did

ttle and Emesto

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

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

and confusion. He couldn't afford to tell Eligos the truth, knowing it could mean his end.

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

grip on him. He scrambled to his feet, eager to leave this nightmare behind. As he turned to go, Eligos called

sharp pain in the back

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. "Make sure he's

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