Chapter 94 : A Father's Ultimatum

Fabio sat in his study, the weight of the world pressing heavily on his shoulders. The tension in his chest had become an ever-present companion, and his hands shook as he poured himself a glass of whiskey. The golden liquid swirled in the glass, catching the dim light of the lamp on his desk. He hadn’t slept properly in days, haunted by the ghosts of his decisions and the looming threat of the Mexican cartel. Every second felt like borrowed time.

Outside the door, he could hear the soft murmur of Sophia’s voice as she spoke on the phone. She had become increasingly distant, her warmth replaced by a coolness he couldn’t ignore. Her eyes, once filled with love, now held suspicion and fear. He knew she was aware something was wrong, but he couldn’t bring himself to tell her the truth. How could he? How could he admit that the life they had built was on the verge of collapse because of his choices?

His phone buzzed on the desk, pulling him out of his thoughts. It was a message from Marco