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Brayden strode into his study, his expression calm but his mind racing with thoughts from earlier that night.

Luca followed closely behind, his posture relaxed but alert as always.

Brayden sank into his leather chair and fixed his sharp gaze on Luca.

“Did you do it the way I asked?” he asked, his voice low and commanding.

Luca smirked, setting the black briefcase down on the desk with a soft thud.

“Of course, Don. I gave them an empty case, just like you said.” He opened the briefcase given to him by the others, revealing it was completely empty.

“Turns out, they weren’t serious about the deal. They were only there to rob us of our goods.”

Brayden leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping against the armrest thoughtfully.

“I knew it,” he muttered, a small smile playing at the corner of his lips. “Good job, Luca. You handled it perfectly this time.”

Luca grinned, pleased with the praise. “Thanks, Don. And the goods?”

Without another word, Luca lifted a second briefcase onto th
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