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Chapter 34

Penulis: Nikky Mathew
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-05 21:49:09

"Faulty Lines"

Antonio

The call came just after dawn, I was halfway through my first espresso, standing by the window in my study, shirtless, preparing for the day. Matteo’s voice cut through my phone, tight and serious.

“There’s been a breach at warehouse 3, they went through the north side of the compound, One of the guards is dead.”

I didn’t respond at first, instead I put the cup down slowly, “What was taken, any damage?” I asked.

“It was Severe," Matteo replied. There was an explosion that blew the back gate open, two crates of High-grade weapons are missing.”

I straightened. “I’ll handle it,” I said. “Prepare the car.”

—----

The drive to the port took nearly four hours. I took Matteo and three of my men, there was no need for an entourage right now, I didn't need unnecessary noise.

This wasn’t a job for someone else, If they were bold enough to hit us here, they deserved to see me show up in person.

Warehouse 3 had been under Romano's family control even before I could walk,
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