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Chapter forty seven

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The Calm Before the Storm

The weight of their reluctant approval settled heavily on Elena’s shoulders. For a moment, the courtyard of the mansion was completely silent, save for the rustle of wind through the decrepit walls. She knew the stakes were higher now than they had ever been. With the mafia kings grudgingly agreeing to her plan, the path forward became clearer but more treacherous. She had forced their hands, but in doing so, she had placed herself in a far more precarious position. If her plan failed, there would be no forgiveness. There would be no escape.

The gathering dispersed slowly, each man retreating to his corner, surrounded by his guards, his thoughts undoubtedly running wild with doubt and suspicion. Dante shot her one last glance before disappearing into the shadows, his eyes still burning with mistrust. Aleksandr’s smirk lingered as he followed Dante, his mind always working, always scheming. Even Luca, her steadfast ally, seemed more distant now, as if the weig
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    AscensionThe room was charged with tension, the kind that could snap at any second. The courtyard of the crumbling mansion was dim, shadows playing tricks on the eyes, but Elena’s presence was undeniable. She stood at the center of a storm of eyes, most of them filled with suspicion, some with contempt, and a few, like Dante’s, with a simmering rage.Elena didn’t flinch.She had to be more than just another player in this deadly game; she had to become the master of it. She had taken too many risks, faced too much betrayal to let this moment slip from her fingers.“I’m not asking for respect, Dante,” Elena said calmly, her voice cutting through the heavy silence. “I’m demanding obedience. Respect is something that will come after.”Dante’s sneer deepened, his fingers twitching as if itching to reach for his weapon. His eyes were hard, cold. “You don’t demand anything from us. The only reason you’re still breathing is because we’ve been waiting for you to make a mistake.”Aleksandr ch

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    The Cost of Victory IIShe met his gaze head-on. “Then watch all you want. But know this—I don’t lose.”With that, Aleksandr and Dante turned to leave, their men trailing behind them. The alliance was tenuous, but for now, it held. Elena let out a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding as she watched them disappear into the night.Luca remained by her side, his expression unreadable. “You really mean to take control of everything, don’t you?”“I do,” Elena said quietly, her voice steady. “I’m tired of being a pawn in everyone else’s game. It’s time I make the rules.”“And what happens when they don’t want to play by your rules?” Luca asked, his tone softer now.“Then they’ll be dealt with,” she said, a fierce determination flashing in her eyes. “Just like Lorenzo, just like the fourth man.”Luca’s brow furrowed, concern etching lines across his face. “You know this won’t be easy. The families, the alliances... everything can fall apart in an instant.”Elena sighed, turning to f

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    Into the Lion's Den IIFinally, Sergei reached out and took the USB drive from Luca’s hand. “I’ll need to verify this information, of course. But if it checks out, we might have something to discuss.”Relief washed over me, though I knew better than to let it show. This was only the first step, and the real danger lay in what would happen once Sergei verified that the information was nothing more than a carefully crafted fabrication—one designed to lead him into a trap.“That’s all we ask,” Luca said, keeping his tone even. “Once you’ve had time to review the files, we can discuss the next steps.”Sergei’s eyes narrowed, his expression unreadable. “You’re playing a dangerous game,” he said quietly. “But I respect boldness. Just be careful that you don’t end up on the wrong side of this deal.”With that, he turned and motioned for his men to follow him. They moved in sync, a well-oiled machine, as they retreated to their SUVs. Sergei paused before getting into his vehicle, glancing bac

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