Semua Bab DANGEROUS ALLIANCES : Bab 1 - Bab 5

~LEXI~“One wrong move, and I was dead.”The thought flashed through my mind as I stepped inside the Esposito mansion. The mansion glowed under the night sky, too perfect, too calm for the danger hidden inside. It felt like a trap, the kind of place where power and secrets mixed, and one mistake could cost me everything.I took a slow breath as a waiter passed by, offering me a champagne glass. I accepted it without thinking, my fingers tightening around the stem as I scanned the crowd. The long black dress I wore clung to my frame, elegant but simple, and the thin straps kept me from feeling too exposed. The soft silk brushed against my skin, giving me an oddly comforting sense of normalcy in the midst of the tension. Still, the dress was nothing compared to the diamonds and tailored suits surrounding me. I might’ve looked like I belonged, but I felt every inch like an outsider.The air was thick with tension. This wasn’t just any event—it was a gathering of the city’s most dange

~ALEX ~The night air was crisp as I stepped out of the mansion, the sharp scent of rain clinging to the concrete. My instincts screamed at me—she was lying. I couldn’t prove it yet, but I could feel it. I called Rory to find every piece of information related to her. “ find out if her visit was truly accidental. I can’t afford to take chances” I told him. But most importantly, I was truly curious of who she is.I lit a cigarette, the flame flickering briefly before being swallowed by the dark. Taking a slow drag, I leaned against the hood of my car, replaying the encounter in my mind. Her wide blue eyes had betrayed a flicker of fear, but there was something else—defiance. Most people wilted under pressure, but she didn’t. She fought it, which made her dangerous and intriguing. The night stretched on as I waited in the penthouse, the silence heavy and oppressive. Rory hadn’t called yet, but I knew it was only a matter of time.A knock at the door broke my thoughts.“Boss

~LEXI~ It had been days since I last heard from Alex, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. At first, I thought it was just my nerves—the tension from everything that had happened. But after a few days, I started to realize it wasn't just in my head. Everything felt off. Every time I moved, I felt someone paying close attention. Every phone call, every glance over my shoulder—everything made me uneasy. But nothing happened. No one said anything. The silence was the worst part. Agent Jack had been a constant presence. He seemed relieved to see me alive after the mess with Alex. I could tell he was worried, but his stiff exterior made it hard to know what he really thought. He kept asking if I was okay, if I needed time off, but I brushed him off. I couldn't tell him everything—not yet. I'd tried to let him in on what I was facing, but every time I opened my mouth, I hesitated. Alex's warning echoed in my mind: He's always watching. If Jack knew the truth, i