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Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE SERPENT STRIKES
CHAPTER 21: The Serpent StrikesThe message arrived late in the evening, when the city was dark and Nikolai was alone with his thoughts because he had been trying to put Svetlan out of his mind, although the image of Dimitri's cold, burning eyes kept pulling him back.His phone buzzed with a notification from an unknown number, and he almost ignored it because he had been getting too many messages from people who wanted favors or threats or both, although something made him look."I heard you were back. I also heard you survived a bullet. Impressive. We should talk. Same place as before — you remember it. Tomorrow night, 9 PM. Don't keep me waiting. — S.M."Nikolai stared at the screen because he recognized the initials immediately, and his blood ran cold because Svetlan Morozov was the last person he wanted to see, although he knew he couldn't avoid him forever.He had been avoiding Svetlan for years, and he had hoped the man had moved on, but he knew Svetlan — he was patient, and he
Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE RECKONING
CHAPTER 20: The Reckoning The private suite was silent except for the ticking of an antique clock on the mantel, and Dimitri stood by the window with his back to Nikolai because he couldn't bear to look at him yet, couldn't bear to see the face of the man who had made him feel so completely undone.His silhouette was sharp against the glittering city skyline, and he had been silent since they left the ballroom because his face was a mask of cold indifference that Nikolai had learned to see through months ago, although tonight the mask felt heavier than usual."You're not going to say anything?" Nikolai asked, loosening his tie as he leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed and a lazy grin on his face. "That's new, because usually you have something cutting to say."Dimitri didn't turn around because he needed a moment to compose himself, needed to find the words that wouldn't betray how much he was hurting. "What do you want me to say?""I don't know." Nikolai's voice was l
Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE RETURN OF THE SERPENT
CHAPTER 19: The Return of the Serpent The invitation had been sent three weeks ago, although Dimitri had known about the celebration long before that because the families had demanded it, and he had no choice but to comply since refusing would have raised suspicions that he couldn't afford.The ballroom at the Grand Imperial Hotel was the most prestigious venue in the city, and it had been reserved for the occasion because Dimitri Volkov's victory over Nikolai Petrov was supposed to be a historic moment, a turning point in the underworld's power structure that would cement his position as the undisputed king of the city.Dimitri had approved the guest list himself because he needed to maintain the illusion, and he needed to make sure everyone who mattered would be there to witness his triumph. The families were invited, of course—Enzo and his Italians, the Irish, the smaller gangs who had been circling like vultures, waiting to see who would emerge as the true power in the city. And
Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE CONFESSION
CHAPTER 18: The ConfessionThe warehouse was silent except for the drip of water somewhere in the darkness, and Dimitri stood in the center of the space with his arms crossed and his expression unreadable because he was waiting, although he didn't have to wait long.Oleg was dragged in by two of Dimitri's men, his face pale and his hands bound behind his back, although there was still a flicker of defiance in his eyes because he was a survivor, and survivors never gave up easily."Leave us," Dimitri commanded, and his men nodded because they knew better than to question him, although they exchanged glances because they were curious about what would happen next.The door slammed shut, and Dimitri circled Oleg slowly, his footsteps echoing against the concrete walls."You know why you're here," Dimitri said, his voice flat and cold.Oleg swallowed hard because he knew there was no way out. "I can explain.""I'm sure you can." Dimitri stopped in front of him, his eyes boring into Oleg's.
Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE INVESTIGATION
CHAPTER 17: The InvestigationDimitri moved through his organization like a ghost because he was watching everyone, studying every movement, every conversation, every flicker of guilt that crossed their faces.The days following Alexei's revelation had been a careful exercise in observation, and Dimitri had learned to see the cracks in his men's facades, the tiny tells that betrayed their secrets.He started with his inner circle because if there was a mole, it had to be someone close enough to know his plans.Alexei was loyal — Dimitri had known him for years, and the man had never given him any reason to doubt.Mikhail was loyal—Nikolai trusted him, and Dimitri had learned to trust Nikolai's judgment.The others were more difficult to read because they were newer, hungrier, more desperate to prove themselves.Dimitri watched them all with cold, calculating eyes, and he waited for one of them to make a mistake.Oleg had been with the organization for three years.He was young and amb
Deadly rivalry:His greatest weakness THE SUSPICION
CHAPTER 16: The SuspicionThe days after the staged shooting were a careful dance of deception, and Dimitri moved through them with practiced ease because he had been performing his whole life, although this performance was different since it required him to pretend that the man he loved was dead to him.His men celebrated around him, their voices loud with victory as they toasted his supposed triumph over Nikolai, but Dimitri felt nothing because his mind was elsewhere, trapped in the memory of Nikolai collapsing to his knees with blood seeping through his fingers."Boss." Alexei appeared at his side, his voice low and respectful. "The families are impressed. They're saying you've finally proven yourself."Dimitri nodded because that was what was expected of him, although his thoughts were far from the families and their approval. "Good. Let them talk."Alexei hesitated because there was something on his mind, something that made him shift his weight nervously. "There's something els
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