Third POV
The hours ticked by, the sun dipping below the horizon as Enzo drove through the night. He stopped at a diner to grab a bite to eat, his eyes scanning the crowded room as he waited in line.He ordered a burger and a cup of coffee, his eyes fixed on the food as he waited for it to be prepared. The diner was bustling with activity, the sounds of sizzling food and conversation filling the air.Enzo's eyes lifted, his gaze scanning the room as he waited for his food. He saw a mix of people, from families with young children to couples on dates.He took his food and sat down at a table, his eyes fixed on the burger as he took a bite. The flavors exploded on his tongue, and he chewed slowly, savoring the taste.He finished his meal and stood up, his eyes scanning the room as he walked out of the diner. The cool night air hit him, and he took a deep breath, his chest expanding as he filled his lungs.He walked back to his car,Third POVSophia's voice was laced with a mix of desperation and familiarity as she asked."You work for Cassiel, right?" She asked again.Enzo's expression turned guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he regarded her. "What makes you think that?" he asked, his voice neutral.Sophia's eyes locked onto his, a hint of recognition flickering in their depths. "I know Cassiel's operations, and the way you handled yourself back there… you're one of his men, aren't you?" She questioned, batting her eyelashes as she stared at him.Enzo's face remained impassive, but his eyes seemed to gleam with interest. "What do you want, Sophia?" he asked, his voice firm.Sophia's grip on his arm tightened, her eyes pleading. "Please, don't leave me. I know Cassiel. I can help you navigate his world. Just don't leave me alone here." She pleaded, tugging at his shirt.Enzo's expression softened slightl
Third POVSophia knew she was doomed. She had played with fire, and now she was going to get burned. She got flung into the back seat as Enzo got to the driver seat and zoomed off."She wanted to keep him calm and under control. But there's more. She was working with someone else, someone close to Cassiel." Sophia suddenly blurted out to ease the tension in the car. Telling everything to Emzo was better than facing the devil himself.Enzo's eyes snapped up, his gaze piercing. "Who?" he asked, his voice firm."I don't know for sure," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper."But I think it might be one of Cassiel's top advisors. Someone who stands to gain a lot from Julian's incapacitation." She added, her eyes on Enzo's every movement.Enzo nodded his head slowly, his thoughts racing through a thousand miles. There are many people who could work to bring Cassiel down but who exactly is pulling these stunts is
Third POVEnzo strolled into the mansion with a haphazard breath, a feminine bag hung around his shoulder as he walked breathlessly close to Cassiel, whose gaze was fixed on the big black television screen right in front of him. Enzo couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the dark screen and the opulent decor of the room.As he approached Cassiel, Enzo's expression changed from nonchalant to concerned. He could sense the tension emanating from Cassiel, and it seemed to be palpable in the air. Enzo's eyes scanned the room, trying to pinpoint the source of Cassiel's distraction.Cassiel's gaze remained fixed on the screen, his eyes narrowed in concentration. Enzo followed his gaze, but there was nothing on the screen except for the reflection of the room. He cleared his throat to announce his presence, and Cassiel's head swiveled towards him.Enzo's eyes met Cassiel's, and he was taken aback by the intensity of his gaze. Cassiel's eyes seemed to bore into his soul, as if s
Third POV"I'll get my team on this," he said. "We'll track down the maid's location and see if we can get any leads on who gave Sophia the job." Enzo said reassuringly with a faint smile on his face.Cassiel nodded, knowing that his team would be thorough and will take approximately 24 hours to get it done since they have a lead. "I'll review the security footage," Enzo added. "See if I can find any clues about Sophia's movements before she..." he was saying when Cassiel's sharp gaze and voice stopped him.Cassiel's gaze snapped up, his eyes piercing. "Before she what?" he asked, his tone sharp as he spoke.“I meant before i rescued her” Enzo replied, correcting his tone.He stood to his feet, bowing his head as he exit the room straight to his car. He got in, loosened his tie, the night was still quite young.“A few drinks wouldn't kill,” he muttered to himself driving straight to the bar he could locate for a few rounds.He parked his car in the driveway, walking straight into th
Third POV"What's going on?" Enzo asked, his voice firm and alert. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes as he jumped straight off his bed, covering his body.“Your attention is needed at the port,” the other caller said, his voice shaking as Enzo snapped his eyes open.“Tell me the containers all arrived in good shape and none got missing.” Enzo asked, his heart beating faster than normal as he waited anxiously to be calmed down and go back to his sweet sleep."Affirmative, sir," the caller replied. "All containers arrived as scheduled, and none were tampered with or missing,” he said, Enzo released the breath he didn't realize he was holding.Before he could finally have his peace, the caller dropped another bombshell.“However, there's been an issue with the customs clearance process. It seems there's a discrepancy in the documentation, and the authorities are holding up the shipment." He announced in a low voice.Enzo's grip on the phone tightened. "Get it sorted out," he said, his vo
Third POVEnzo smiled, his eyes cold and calculating. "Yes, Cassiel. I'm sure you've heard of him. He's a... business associate of mine. One who takes a very... dim view of people who get in his way." He explained, slowly taking out his phone attempting to make a call.The customs official nodded hastily. "I- I think we can find a way to resolve this issue, sir. Let me just... check on a few things."Enzo leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "Good. I thought you'd see things my way. Now, let's get down to business and clear those containers."The customs official quickly got to work, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he frantically tried to resolve the issue. Enzo watched him, his eyes never leaving the man's face. He knew that he had him right where he wanted him, and he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.After what seemed like an eternity, the customs official finally looked up, a relieved expression on his face. "It's done, sir.
Julian’s POVThe air outside Cassiel Morelli’s estate was thick and stifling. Even with the cool night breeze brushing against my skin, I could feel the weight pressing down on my chest. The iron gates had locked behind me with a resounding clang, cutting off any chance of escape—not that I had anywhere else to go.I stood at the entrance, my fists clenched at my sides as the butler led me through towering double doors. The mansion swallowed me whole, drowning me in the feel of wealth that felt suffocating rather than impressive. Marble floors gleamed under dim chandeliers, casting ghostly reflections of me as I moved forward.I hadn’t been in a place like this in a long time. Not since my world had collapsed.Not since Cassiel Morelli had helped destroy it.The butler stopped at another set of doors, polished wood carved with intricate designs. He opened them with a slight bow, stepping aside.I squared my shoulders and walked in.Cassiel was waiting.He sat in a high-backed leather
Cassiel‘s POVI watched from the floor-to-ceiling window of my study, my gaze locked onto Julian’s retreating form.I had expected resistance but what I hadn’t expected was the hesitation.Julian was too proud to beg. Too stubborn to make desperate bargains—at least, that’s who he had been. But the man who had walked into my house tonight was different.I had seen it in his eyes. The exhaustion. The quiet, bone-deep fear.It had been… satisfying.A long time ago, he had tried to put me in handcuffs. Had stood in courtrooms and called me a criminal, a parasite feeding off society. And now, he was here, seeking me out like a lifeline.Poetic.I turned from the window as Enzo stepped into the study.“You let him leave?” He asked.I poured myself another drink. “He’ll be back.”Enzo crossed his arms. “You sure about that?”I took a sip, savoring the burn. “He doesn’t have another choice.”Enzo exhaled sharply. “And if he does?”I set my glass down, my expression turning cold.“Then I’ll
Third POVEnzo smiled, his eyes cold and calculating. "Yes, Cassiel. I'm sure you've heard of him. He's a... business associate of mine. One who takes a very... dim view of people who get in his way." He explained, slowly taking out his phone attempting to make a call.The customs official nodded hastily. "I- I think we can find a way to resolve this issue, sir. Let me just... check on a few things."Enzo leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "Good. I thought you'd see things my way. Now, let's get down to business and clear those containers."The customs official quickly got to work, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he frantically tried to resolve the issue. Enzo watched him, his eyes never leaving the man's face. He knew that he had him right where he wanted him, and he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.After what seemed like an eternity, the customs official finally looked up, a relieved expression on his face. "It's done, sir.
Third POV"What's going on?" Enzo asked, his voice firm and alert. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes as he jumped straight off his bed, covering his body.“Your attention is needed at the port,” the other caller said, his voice shaking as Enzo snapped his eyes open.“Tell me the containers all arrived in good shape and none got missing.” Enzo asked, his heart beating faster than normal as he waited anxiously to be calmed down and go back to his sweet sleep."Affirmative, sir," the caller replied. "All containers arrived as scheduled, and none were tampered with or missing,” he said, Enzo released the breath he didn't realize he was holding.Before he could finally have his peace, the caller dropped another bombshell.“However, there's been an issue with the customs clearance process. It seems there's a discrepancy in the documentation, and the authorities are holding up the shipment." He announced in a low voice.Enzo's grip on the phone tightened. "Get it sorted out," he said, his vo
Third POV"I'll get my team on this," he said. "We'll track down the maid's location and see if we can get any leads on who gave Sophia the job." Enzo said reassuringly with a faint smile on his face.Cassiel nodded, knowing that his team would be thorough and will take approximately 24 hours to get it done since they have a lead. "I'll review the security footage," Enzo added. "See if I can find any clues about Sophia's movements before she..." he was saying when Cassiel's sharp gaze and voice stopped him.Cassiel's gaze snapped up, his eyes piercing. "Before she what?" he asked, his tone sharp as he spoke.“I meant before i rescued her” Enzo replied, correcting his tone.He stood to his feet, bowing his head as he exit the room straight to his car. He got in, loosened his tie, the night was still quite young.“A few drinks wouldn't kill,” he muttered to himself driving straight to the bar he could locate for a few rounds.He parked his car in the driveway, walking straight into th
Third POVEnzo strolled into the mansion with a haphazard breath, a feminine bag hung around his shoulder as he walked breathlessly close to Cassiel, whose gaze was fixed on the big black television screen right in front of him. Enzo couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the dark screen and the opulent decor of the room.As he approached Cassiel, Enzo's expression changed from nonchalant to concerned. He could sense the tension emanating from Cassiel, and it seemed to be palpable in the air. Enzo's eyes scanned the room, trying to pinpoint the source of Cassiel's distraction.Cassiel's gaze remained fixed on the screen, his eyes narrowed in concentration. Enzo followed his gaze, but there was nothing on the screen except for the reflection of the room. He cleared his throat to announce his presence, and Cassiel's head swiveled towards him.Enzo's eyes met Cassiel's, and he was taken aback by the intensity of his gaze. Cassiel's eyes seemed to bore into his soul, as if s
Third POVSophia knew she was doomed. She had played with fire, and now she was going to get burned. She got flung into the back seat as Enzo got to the driver seat and zoomed off."She wanted to keep him calm and under control. But there's more. She was working with someone else, someone close to Cassiel." Sophia suddenly blurted out to ease the tension in the car. Telling everything to Emzo was better than facing the devil himself.Enzo's eyes snapped up, his gaze piercing. "Who?" he asked, his voice firm."I don't know for sure," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper."But I think it might be one of Cassiel's top advisors. Someone who stands to gain a lot from Julian's incapacitation." She added, her eyes on Enzo's every movement.Enzo nodded his head slowly, his thoughts racing through a thousand miles. There are many people who could work to bring Cassiel down but who exactly is pulling these stunts is
Third POVSophia's voice was laced with a mix of desperation and familiarity as she asked."You work for Cassiel, right?" She asked again.Enzo's expression turned guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he regarded her. "What makes you think that?" he asked, his voice neutral.Sophia's eyes locked onto his, a hint of recognition flickering in their depths. "I know Cassiel's operations, and the way you handled yourself back there… you're one of his men, aren't you?" She questioned, batting her eyelashes as she stared at him.Enzo's face remained impassive, but his eyes seemed to gleam with interest. "What do you want, Sophia?" he asked, his voice firm.Sophia's grip on his arm tightened, her eyes pleading. "Please, don't leave me. I know Cassiel. I can help you navigate his world. Just don't leave me alone here." She pleaded, tugging at his shirt.Enzo's expression softened slightl
Third POVThe hours ticked by, the sun dipping below the horizon as Enzo drove through the night. He stopped at a diner to grab a bite to eat, his eyes scanning the crowded room as he waited in line.He ordered a burger and a cup of coffee, his eyes fixed on the food as he waited for it to be prepared. The diner was bustling with activity, the sounds of sizzling food and conversation filling the air.Enzo's eyes lifted, his gaze scanning the room as he waited for his food. He saw a mix of people, from families with young children to couples on dates.He took his food and sat down at a table, his eyes fixed on the burger as he took a bite. The flavors exploded on his tongue, and he chewed slowly, savoring the taste.He finished his meal and stood up, his eyes scanning the room as he walked out of the diner. The cool night air hit him, and he took a deep breath, his chest expanding as he filled his lungs.He walked back to his car,
Third POVAs he worked, his mind wandered back to Cassiel's words, his voice echoing in his mind. "I want her brought to me by tonight." Enzo's expression turned grim, his jaw clenched in determination.He knew what Cassiel wanted, and he was determined to deliver. He typed out the last few sentences, his fingers flying across the keyboard before hitting the print button.The printer whirred to life, spitting out a single sheet of paper that Enzo carefully folded and placed in his pocket. He stood up, his eyes scanning the room one last time before turning to leave.As he walked out of the study, he felt a sense of unease settle in the pit of his stomach. He knew what lay ahead, and he was determined to see it through.The hallway was dimly lit, the shadows cast by the flickering lights making him feel like he was walking through a tunnel. He quickened his pace, his heart pounding in his chest.He knew what Cassiel was capable of
Third POV“Let her go, she's telling the truth” I instructed Enzo before he inflicted pains on the fragile girl.Enzo's eyes narrowed, his gaze lingering on the maid's terrified face before shifting to Cassiel's resolute expression. A hint of surprise flickered across his features, but he nodded curtly and stepped back, allowing the maid to scramble to her feet.The maid's eyes darted between Cassiel and Enzo, her face still etched with fear, but a glimmer of relief flickered in her gaze as she backed away slowly, her hands trembling.Cassiel's gaze followed her departure, his expression thoughtful. He turned to Enzo, his voice low and even. "I want you to investigate Isabella's alibi before and after the time the pills were switched. I have a feeling she's involved, and I want to know how deep." He ordered with a stern voice.Enzo's expression turned serious, his eyes locking onto Cassiel's face. "I'll get right on it," he said, his voice firm. "But what about the maid? Do you reall