Chapter 6 - The Chemical Stain
Where the chamomile tea had spilled across the dark polished wood, a strange milky foam began to sizzle, turning the mahogany varnish into a dull grey stain within seconds.
Matteo’s sharp eyes caught the chemical reaction instantly. His face hardened into a mask of pure, lethal fury. He stood up in one swift motion, grabbing Dimitri by his silk collar and slamming him against the mahogany pillar before the manager could run.
"What was in that tea, Dimitri?" Matteo growled, his voice dropping into an icy register that made every guest in the dining room freeze.
"It... it was just tea! A mistake!" Dimitri stammered, his eyes bulging as he choked for air.
Matteo nodded to his lead bodyguard standing near the entrance. "Lock the doors. Call my personal forensic team and security detail. Now."
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Serafina pulled Leo behind her back in shock, clutching the little boy closely as Matteo’s men swarmed the upscale restaurant, sealing every exit.
👉 Read on to discover what Matteo's forensic team finds on the manager.
