Chapter 4 - "Nobody Hurts My People"
Vincent and Daniel knocked twice on the heavy wooden door frame before pushing the door open, completely unaware of the storm brewing inside.
“Luca, we have the quarterly offshore audit reports ready for your signature,” Vincent said smoothly, adjusting his expensive silver wristwatch as he stepped over the threshold.
Daniel followed close behind, holding a fountain pen, a sleek, corporate smile plastered across his face. “We need these signed before the board meeting at four.”
Neither man noticed Elena hyperventilating in the corner, nor did they see Mia sitting in the massive executive chair holding the gold pen.
Luca didn't look at the documents. He took three deliberate steps forward, placing his heavy frame directly between his men and the terrified maid.
“Nobody hurts my people,” Luca said in a steady, menacing whisper that chilled the entire room to absolute silence.
Vincent paused, his arrogant smile flickering for a brief second. “What are you talking about, Luca? Did the maid mess something up in your office?”
Without a word, Luca reached out, grabbed Elena gently by the elbow, and drew her forward. Before she could pull away, Luca pulled back her crisp white sleeve, exposing the horrific dark finger marks imprinted into her skin.
Vincent’s jaw tightened. Daniel’s eyes flicked nervously toward the hallway exit.
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“She claims she hit a pantry shelf,” Luca said, his voice dropping an octave, echoing with pure menace. “Tell me, Vincent... does a pantry shelf leave five distinct finger marks around a woman’s wrist?”
👉 Vincent let out a fake, defensive laugh, but the sweat breaking out on his forehead betrayed his sudden panic.
