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Chapter Eighty-Two: The First Strike

Aaron’s instincts screamed danger as the days went by. He knew Viktor Moreau wasn’t the type to wait quietly in the shadows. Viktor’s next move could happen anytime, anywhere. Aaron’s priority was clear: protect Sofia and the twins at all costs. But deep inside, he also knew that being on the defensive wasn’t enough. They needed to act before Viktor could strike.

Lucas arrived at Aaron’s office, tension thick in the air as he handed over an encrypted message his team had intercepted.

“We got this early this morning,” Lucas explained. “It’s a coded instruction to his men, setting up a meeting at one of his warehouses in Paris. Word is, Viktor’s consolidating his allies. He’s recruiting muscle for something big.”

Aaron scanned the message, his mind working quickly. “If he’s gathering allies, he’s about to make his move. We can’t let him strengthen his position.”

Lucas nodded. “Exactly. We have a window of opportunity. If we hit this meeting hard and
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