Chapter 26: The Trap
The plan was simple. That’s what made it dangerous. --- “No improvising.” Alessandro’s voice was firm as his eyes locked onto Elena’s. --- She nodded. “I know.” --- “You stay where I put you.” --- “And you stay close enough to reach me,” she replied. --- A pause. --- Then— a slight shift in his expression. --- “Always.” --- That word lingered. Heavy. --- Because tonight— everything would be decided. --- --- The location was deliberate. --- An abandoned hotel on the outskirts of the city. Once grand. Now empty. Falling apart. --- Perfect for a meeting no one wanted traced. --- Perfect for a trap. --- “You’re sure he’ll come?” one of his men asked. --- Alessandro didn’t hesitate. --- “He’s been waiting for this.” --- A pause. --- “For her.” ---
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