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Chapter 159

RUSSEL

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Nolan was gone, and with him, one more threat to Allesia.

The weight of what I had done lingered, but I had no regrets; that motherfucker deserved what he got. If he could kill his friend and then try to frame me out of pure hatred, then he could certainly do worse.

Besides, he could have gotten Allesia killed or in worse shit if Nikolai hadn't gone there when he did, hearts off to her for trusting easily. But still, the reality of taking a life was always heavier than the planning—well, technically.

He was her friend, after all, and knowing her, she'd certainly be angry before coming to see reasons. I sighed, I hope I never have to explain it to her.

I drove into Spines Square, parked the car roughly away from the building and stepped out, the faint sound of my men chattering filling the air. Their voices were low, unaware of my presence, and I wanted to keep it that way.

I was aware that each step brought me closer to questions I didn’t wan