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Chapter fifty four

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The Enemy Within II

The following morning, they gathered again to discuss their next move. The fourth man had already shown his hand—he was coming for them, one piece at a time. But if they didn’t act soon, he would rip them apart before they even had a chance to fight back.

“We need to flush out the leak,” Elena said, standing at the head of the table, her voice calm but authoritative. “That’s our priority. Until we know who’s feeding information to the fourth man, we’re vulnerable.”

Dante nodded in agreement. “I’ve already got my men looking into it. No one’s above suspicion.”

Aleksandr’s eyes narrowed slightly. “That includes us, I assume?”

Dante didn’t flinch. “Everyone’s a suspect.”

Aleksandr’s smirk faded, replaced by a cold, calculating look. “How do we know you’re not the one selling us out, Dante? You’ve always been quick to throw accusations.”

The tension in the room rose, and Elena stepped in before it could escalate. “Enough. We don’t have time for this. The fourth man is
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  • Four Heirs Claimed On My Babies   Chapter fifty nine

    Closing In IIHours later, Elena and Dante pulled up to the club, the night heavy with tension. The neon lights flickered above the entrance, casting long shadows on the wet pavement. The place was packed, music thumping from inside as people milled around, unaware of the undercurrents of danger that flowed beneath the surface.“We’re not here for a scene,” Dante muttered as they approached the entrance, his eyes scanning the crowd for familiar faces. “Maletti’s people will be inside, but we can’t afford to draw attention. We go in, find our target, and get out.”Elena nodded, adjusting the collar of her jacket to hide the gun tucked at her side. “Let’s hope they’re in a talkative mood.”They slipped into the club, blending into the throng of people. The air was thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat, the music pounding in their ears as they moved through the crowd. Elena kept her eyes sharp, scanning for any sign of Maletti’s men.After a few tense minutes, they spotted their targ

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