Ace’s point of view
As the limousine cruised towards home, a sudden interruption shattered the calm. My watch buzzed insistently, signaling an urgent call. With a sinking feeling, I answered, activating the loudspeaker for all to hear. "What's going on, Fred?" I asked, my voice strained with apprehension. "Boss, there are 13 cars here claiming to be from the council. They want to speak with you and Victoria," Fred's voice crackled through the speaker, sending a jolt of panic coursing through me. "Oh, s**t!" The curse escaped my lips involuntarily, a wave of dread washing over me. "Let them in, Fred. We're only 10 minutes away," I instructed before abruptly ending the call.
Silence descended upon the limousine as the gravity of the situation sank in. I glanced at Robert and Valentino, th
