Chapter 4: A Dangerous Alliance

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I walk through the dark streets of New York, lost in thought. The wind plays with my hair, and the smell of rain hangs in the air. My heart beats to the beat of my steps, and in each beat there is tension and expectation of something inevitable. Revenge is getting closer, but fear is also growing. I understand that my actions can have unpredictable consequences. These days, I think more and more often about Viktor Sokolov — a Russian mobster who appeared in a brothel several times. His eyes are sharp and calculating, and his movements are full of confidence. I know that he has great power and influence, and this can be both my salvation and my downfall. One day, when I see Victor again in a brothel, I decide to approach him. My heart is pounding in my chest, but I try to keep my cool. "Victor," I start, trying to keep my voice steady. — I'd like to talk to you." He raises an eyebrow, looking me up and down. There's interest in his eyes, mixed with a hint of mockery. "Tell me," he says shortly. I take a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. — I know that you are an influential person and able to solve many issues. I have a plan that you might be interested in. In exchange for your help, I am willing to offer my services. Victor leans forward a little, a light of curiosity flashing in his eyes. "Interesting," he says. — What's your plan?" I tell him about my goals, my desire to take revenge on those who have wronged me. I describe my ideas without revealing all the details, but making it clear that my offer can be beneficial for both of us. Victor listens carefully, nodding occasionally. When I finish, he's silent for a few seconds, as if weighing the pros and cons. "You're a risky girl, Anna," he finally says. — But I like bold plans. Let's discuss the details. We arrange to meet in a more private place where we can talk without fear of being overheard. At the meeting, Viktor sets out his conditions, which are tough, but I understand that this is the price that you have to pay for his help. I hesitate. On the one hand, an alliance with the mafia is a huge risk that can lead to unpredictable consequences. On the other hand, it's a chance to speed up my plans for revenge. After much deliberation, I decide that the benefits of such an alliance outweigh the possible dangers. I agree to Victor's terms, and we seal the contract with a handshake. From that moment on, my life changes. I start working in close cooperation with Viktor, carrying out his tasks and receiving in return help in implementing my plans. But every day I realize more clearly that this alliance may be more dangerous than I thought. Nevertheless, I do not regret my decision. Revenge is my goal, and I am ready to go to the end, no matter what. But deep down, I know that this path is full of dangers, and each step can be the last. My relationship with Karen is also changing. She notices that I disappear more often for long hours and starts asking questions. "Anna, are you hiding something from me?" — What is it? " she asks one day, looking me straight in the eye. I hesitate to answer, considering whether to share my plans with her. In the end, I decide to tell her some of the truth. — I formed an alliance with Viktor Sokolov,"I say. — He can help me carry out my revenge." Karen freezes, as if struck by lightning. — You're crazy! — Oh, my God! " she exclaims. - An alliance with the mafia is certain death! I reassure her as much as I can, explaining that I have carefully considered all the risks. But I know in my heart that Karen is right: this path is dangerous, and no one knows how it might end. Despite Karen's concerns, I continue to work with Victor. We develop more and more new plans, each of which is more dangerous than the previous one. I feel like every day I'm sinking deeper into the dark world of the mafia, from which there may be no way out. But I don't stop. Revenge is my compass in this raging ocean of life. I am ready for any challenges, for any dangers, just to achieve my goal. At the same time, I can't forget about Dmitry and the pain he caused me. Memories of him haunt me, forcing me to relive that bitter time again and again. But I do know that the revenge of Thomas and the others is the first step toward redeeming the past and a possible new beginning. However, with each passing day, I am more and more aware that the price of this new beginning may be too high. My soul gradually hardens, my heart is filled with bitterness, and fear and caution become my faithful companions. So I go forward, step by step, in the hope that one day my suffering will be rewarded, and those who have wronged me will know the pain that I have known. But deep down, I know that this path can lead me to an abyss from which there is no return. Still, I'm ready for it, because I've already gone too far to back down. My life is now a series of dangerous alliances, risky schemes, and relentless pursuit of revenge. And even if this path is thorny and dangerous, I will follow it to the end, because I have no other path. I wander the corridors of the brothel, lost in thought. The union with Victor gives me new opportunities, but at the same time fills my soul with anxiety. I realize that every step now can be fatal, and yet I continue to move forward, driven by a desire for revenge. One day, when Elizabeth is alone in the brothel, I decide to take the opportunity to find out more about her. I know that the hostess keeps important documents in her office, and I hope to find something among them that will shed light on her past. I carefully open the office door and peer inside. The room is dim, the air heavy with the smell of expensive perfume and paper. I walk slowly to the table, trying not to make a sound. Among the papers and folders, I'm looking for something that might be useful. My hands are shaking slightly with excitement as I flip through the documents. And so, among the bills and contracts, I find an old folder with yellowed sheets of paper. The cover reads faintly, " Personal." My heart starts to beat faster, and I start reading. From the documents, I learn that Elizabeth was once involved in mafia affairs. Her name appears in connection with various criminal schemes, as well as with people whose faces I know from news reports and newspaper articles. With every word I read, my image of Elizabeth changes. She is no longer just a brothel owner-she is a woman with a dark past, with secrets that can cost her life. I'm beginning to realize that Elizabeth is a much more complex person than first thought. When I snap back to reality, I realize that I've spent a lot more time in the office than I planned. I quickly put the folder back in its place and leave the office, trying not to leave any traces of my presence. But now I have new thoughts running through my head. Knowing about Elizabeth's past can be both my weapon and my vulnerability. I begin to think about how to use this information for my own purposes, but at the same time I understand that it is dangerous to disclose it. The next day, I watch Elizabeth more closely than ever. Now, in every word she says, in every gesture, I see a shadow of the past. I see her not just as a brothel owner, but as a woman who once walked the dark paths of the criminal world. One day, when we're alone, I decide to ask her a question."Elizabeth, I know about your past. That you were connected to the mafia. Why did you decide to open a brothel?She freezes, as if startled by my words, but quickly regains her composure."You're too nosy, Anna," she says, looking me straight in the eye. "The past is what defines us, but it shouldn't control our lives. I decided to start all over again, to create a place where girls can earn decent and safe money.I don't fully believe her, but I can hear the sincerity in her voice. Elizabeth may be trying to change her life, but the shadow of her past still haunts her. However, I understand that knowing about her past can be useful. I decide not to reveal my cards just yet, but to keep Elizabeth under close watch. Who knows when her dark past might become my chance of success or, conversely, a threat? Meanwhile, my relationship with Karen is becoming increasingly strained. She feels that I am hiding something, and her anxiety is growing every day."Anna, you are getting more and more absorbed in your own affairs," she says one day. — I'm afraid you're forgetting that we have a friendship."I look at her and realize that Karen is right. I'm so caught up in my revenge and my plans that I'm really starting to forget that there's someone who genuinely cares about me."You're right, Karen," I say, trying to keep my voice soft. — But my revenge isn't just a whim. This is the path to redemption, to a new beginning. I can't back down now.Karen looks at me sadly, and I can read the disappointment in her eyes. I understand that our paths may diverge if I don't find a way to balance my goals and my friendship with Karen. But I do not know how to do it yet. Revenge is still my top priority, and I'm willing to go all the way for it. Even if it means risking your friendship with Karen and diving even deeper into the dark world of crime. So I go forward, surrounded by mysteries and contradictions. My past haunts me, and my future seems uncertain and uncertain. But I do not give up, because I believe that one day my suffering will be rewarded, and those who have wronged me will know the pain that I have known. However, every day I realize more and more clearly that the price of this reward may be too high. My soul gradually hardens, my heart is filled with bitterness, and fear and caution become my faithful companions. Yet I continue to move forward, step by step, in the hope that one day my dreams of revenge and redemption will become a reality. But deep down, I know that this path can lead me to an abyss from which there is no return. Still, I'm ready for it, because I've already gone too far to back down. My life is now a series of dangerous alliances, risky schemes, and relentless pursuit of revenge. And even if this path is thorny and dangerous, I will follow it to the end, because I have no other path.
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