Chapter 5 - The Standoff in the Study
Dominic immediately stepped in front of the leather sofa, placing his broad frame between Julian's weapon and little Lily, who clutched her red velvet dress in confusion. Elena instinctively moved beside Dominic, shielding the young girl with her own body.
"Put the gun down, Julian," Dominic commanded, his dark eyes locking onto his brother with lethal intensity. "You orchestrated the ambush on Sophia's convoy four years ago."
Julian laughed softly, a dry, bitter sound that echoed off the mahogany walls. "Sophia was going to convince you to retire from the syndicate and sell our commercial shipping ports! She was ruining everything we built! I had to clean up the mess before you handed our empire over to a woman."
Julian raised his firearm, pointing it directly at Dominic’s chest. "I knew Elena was hiding something in the East Wing, but I never imagined the brat was still breathing. It doesn't matter now. A tragical Christmas night robbery will explain why the great Dominic Moretti and his secret child didn't make it to the New Year."
Lily peeked out from behind Dominic’s leg, holding her small brass key. "Uncle Julian... why are you yelling at Daddy?"
Julian’s eyes narrowed in disgust. "Shut her up!"
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As Julian’s finger tightened on the trigger, a silent security shadow moved behind the doorway. Marco, Dominic’s most loyal chief of security, stepped out from the hallway, driving a tactical stun device directly into Julian’s primary bodyguard.
👉 Read PART 6 to see the fierce tactical battle inside the Moretti estate!
