Chapter 3 - The Ultimate Betrayal
Dante stared at the glowing screen in absolute disbelief. The fact that Isabella knew about his escape plan meant she had somehow breached the highest levels of his syndicate's security.
On the screen, Isabella’s voice broke slightly, revealing the raw, agonizing pain she was fighting to suppress.
"I loved you, Dante," Isabella whispered, her eyes filled with unshed tears. "I stood by you when the feds raided the estate. I protected your mother. I kept your secrets. But you let a woman you've known for six months convince you that I was the enemy."
Dante swallowed hard. The guilt hit him like a physical blow. Valentina had constantly whispered in his ear, planting seeds of doubt, convincing Dante that Isabella was secretly working with the feds and waiting for the perfect moment to betray him. Valentina had manipulated him into believing he had to run away with her to save his empire.
Dante had believed his mistress over his devoted wife.
The video zoomed in slightly as Isabella leaned closer to the camera. Her tears finally spilled over, but her voice turned as cold as ice.
"Valentina never promised not to betray me, Dante," Isabella said, staring directly into his soul. "You did."
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The video abruptly ended, plunging the phone screen into absolute darkness.
👉 What happens to Dante as the heavy silence of the dark office closes in on him?
