Chapter 8 - The Corporate Spy
Elena was still standing near the base of the stairs. She was trembling violently, overwhelmed by the massive adrenaline dump. She had just witnessed the terrifying, legendary justice of the mafia king. She expected to be executed immediately for breaking into his house.
Adrian walked slowly toward her.
The cold, terrifying executioner completely vanished from his dark eyes. He looked exhausted, deeply vulnerable, and his face was filled with a profound, overwhelming gratitude.
"You were hired by the Rossi family to steal my shipping ledgers," Adrian stated calmly, looking at her elegant beaded gown.
Elena swallowed hard, looking down at the marble floor. "Yes. They threatened to take Nora away if I didn't get the flash drive. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to bring this violence into your home."
"You didn't bring violence, Elena," Adrian corrected gently. "You brought the truth. You found the monster I’ve been hunting for four years."
The heavy vault door down the hall clicked open. A guard walked out, gently holding little Nora’s hand. The three-year-old was still wearing her yellow cardigan and oversized black tie, completely unharmed and entirely fearless.
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Nora saw Adrian and smiled brightly, completely oblivious to the bloodbath that had just occurred.
👉 Adrian reached into his pocket, preparing to deliver a reward that would permanently shatter her expectations.
