Chapter 7 - The Escape to the Docks
The subterranean corridor led directly to the estate's private boat boathouse along the Hudson River. Cold winter air whipped through the iron grates as Dominic lowered the mechanical water gate, revealing his armored black speed launch tethered to the wooden dock.
"Get in," Dominic instructed Elena, handing Lily into her arms. "The boat is bulletproof and programmed to navigate directly to my private island estate in Maine."
"What about you, Mr. Moretti?" Elena asked, her voice tight with panic as shouting echoed down the stone tunnel behind them.
"I am the head of the Moretti family," Dominic replied, pulling a heavy tactical weapon from a concealed wall locker. "I don't run from traitors in my own house. I finish them."
Lily reached out from the boat’s cabin, grabbing Dominic’s sleeve with her small hand. "Daddy, don't go away like Mommy did!"
Dominic’s heart shattered at her innocent plea. He reached into his pocket, pulled out the faded photograph of Sophia, and placed it gently in Lily’s small palm.
"I will be right behind you, my sweet girl," Dominic promised, kissing her forehead gently. "Keep Mommy's picture safe for me until I get to Maine."
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Dominic hit the automated launch button, sending the boat speeding into the dark river waters just as Julian's rogue mercenaries burst through the tunnel doors.
👉 Read PART 8 to see how Dominic brought down Julian's syndicate faction!
