Chapter 8 - The Cornered Snake
Mario pulled a sleek, illegal firearm from inside his tailored jacket, pointing it wildly at the crowd to force a path to the exit.
"Nobody move!" Mario roared, his eyes bloodshot with pure panic. "I built this empire! I won't let a penniless maid ruin my life!"
Screams echoed through the hallway as guests ducked behind stone pillars for cover.
Alessandro didn't move an inch. He stepped directly in front of Claire and little Emma, sheltering them completely with his body.
"Put the gun down, Mario," Alessandro said with chilling calmness. "The estate is already completely surrounded by federal agents."
Mario's hands trembled violently on the trigger. "You think you've won, Alessandro?! I'll burn this whole family to the ground before I let you take my freedom!"
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Suddenly, three-year-old Emma peeked out from behind Alessandro's leg, clutching her mother's hand tightly.
👉 What brave thing did little Emma do that threw the gunman off balance?
