CHAPTER 11: PURSUIT

THIRD PERSON POV

“Benjamin, any updates regarding the woman I’m asking you to find?”

Hawak ang isang mainit na tasa ng kape, nakatayo si Alessio, nakatanaw sa malawak na hardin mula sa marangyang bintana ng mansyon.

Standing next to him was his loyal butler, Benjamin.

Benjamin, respectful as always, replied with a slight bow, “Mr. Conti, we followed your instructions. I, along with one of your bodyguards, visited the Cabaret in the distant town. Unfortunately, the manager together with the woman’s friend refused to disclose any details, claiming the woman you’re looking for wishes to live a secretive life in a faraway city.”

“Is that so?” Binigyan ni Alessio si Benjamin ng isang mabilis na sulyap, bago muling tumingin ng diretso sa kanyang harapan. “She remains elusive,” halata sa kanyang boses ang disappointment. “But I won’t give up,” dugtong niya.

Matapos humigop ng kape, muli niyang binalingan ng tingin ang kausap. “Return to the Cabaret, Benjamin. Convince the woman’s frien