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Chapter 5: The Game Begins

Author: SOY
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“Come with me,” Lorenzo said, turning to leave.

Elena exhaled a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. She was in. No turning back now.

The real game had just begun.

Elena followed Lorenzo through the dimly lit corridor, her heels clicking softly against the marble floors. The air felt heavy with anticipation as they approached a set of double doors. She could hear faint murmurs from the other side, voices low and expectant.

Lorenzo pushed the doors open, revealing a vast, open courtyard illuminated by torches mounted on the stone walls. The space was filled with members of the DeLuca family, men and women dressed in tailored suits and elegant dresses, their expressions ranging from curiosity to quiet approval as they turned to face her.

Matteo stood near the center, a smirk playing on his lips, while Isabella beamed excitedly from beside him. Marco and a few other high-ranking members formed a semi-circle, their postures rigid with authority.

Lorenzo placed a firm hand on Elena’
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