Chapter 8 - the unexpected threat
Adrian smiled warmly at Sophie, genuinely impressed by the absolute command she had instantly established over the luxury restaurant. But their quiet, peaceful moment was abruptly interrupted before he could even speak.
A loud, obnoxious laugh echoed from the front entrance. Dominic, a notoriously ruthless rival cartel boss from the north side, strolled into the dining room completely uninvited, trailed by four heavily armed enforcers.
Dominic wore a flashy silver suit, his eyes gleaming with toxic arrogance. He knew Adrian had just purchased the building, and he came specifically to test the boundaries of the feared mafia boss's new territory.
"So this is the famous Linden Room," Dominic sneered, looking around with absolute disdain before his eyes locked onto Sophie. "And you must be the little waitress playing dress-up. Fetch me a bottle of your most expensive whiskey."
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The entire restaurant fell into a deathly, suffocating silence. Adrian's jaw locked into unyielding stone, his hand drifting instinctively toward his concealed weapon. He was fully prepared to execute Dominic right there on the pristine carpet.
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