CHAPTER 202

TONY’S POV

A few days pass, and there's no word from Aria. The silence gnaws at me, filling my thoughts with unsettling scenarios. I imagine she must have been punished by Dave Wilson, which would explain why she hasn't contacted me. As these worries swirl in my mind, I absent-mindedly scroll through my phone until a text from an anonymous number catches my eye, the message is crisp.

"You are doomed."

Initially, I shrug it off. Being a former scammer, I’ve received my share of threats from disgruntled victims. This seems no different, just another disgruntled person from my past trying to rattle me.

I turn on the TV, hoping to distract myself. The screen lights up with a live broadcast of Dave Wilson’s company, Wilson Paragon’s anniversary celebration. The event is nothing short of grandiose, held at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels. The ballroom is opulent, with crystal chandeliers casting a sparkling glow over the elegantly dressed attendees. The tables are adorned with extra