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CHAPTER 23 — PREDATOR BECOMES THE PREY

Author: Micci
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12 20:45:01

(SOPHIA'S POV)

I drummed my fingers on my desk, thinking deeply on what to do next.

His threat echoing in my mind like a broken record.

Who would have thought Vin would approach me with a threat as though I'm a stranger to him?

My eleven o'clock meeting had passed in a blur so much so I couldn't even remember what was discussed.

"Thomas," I called through the intercom. "Come to my office. Now."

He appeared moments later, notepad in hand. "Yes, Ms. Kingwicke?"

"I need background information on Vin Lombardo. Everything you can find. Weaknesses, secrets, scandals, anything we can use."

Thomas's face drained of color. "I—I don't think I can do that, Ms. Kingwicke."

"Excuse me?" I narrowed my eyes.

"Vin Lombardo is..." Thomas swallowed hard. "The man has eyes everywhere. He would know I was looking into him before I even get past the surface level. And he would..." He dragged a finger across his throat.

"Are you serious?" I scoffed bitterly.

"Deadly." Thomas's eyes darted nervously to
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