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Chapter 32

Author: Joy Jackson
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Massimo’s POV.

I had my hands on my scabbard as I walked out of the Vehicle while Romeo had his M16 in his long coat. I had my eyes searching for any signs of Viktor as we both made our way right to the top floor in the Mall. I felt uncomfortable because this wasn’t supposed to be as urgent as it is now, to deal with someone as ruthless as Viktor. I walked down the path leading to the lift while I observed.

“Boss, are you sure Thomas saw Viktor or he just tried to act so…”

“Listen up, Rome, I know what you’re trying to do right now, you don’t have to underestimate the words of a servant, they’re so powerful and trust me, if actually we get hold of Viktor in this man, I’ll have that attributed to him, it’s his intel which got us here,” I replied, my hands were now released from the scabbard while I acted so free and made sure no one suspects the both of us were with a gun.

“Hmm, I just hope we’re at the right place and at the right time, Boss,” He replied as he narrowed his eyes an
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