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LOUISHe looked older now, though not in a way that suggested weakness. Jean Durant stood beneath the flickering alley light, a stark contrast to the darkness surrounding him. His graying hair was meticulously slicked back, and his coat was perfectly tailored, an immaculate shield against the chaos outside. He didn't look like the greasy old man who used to beat me up then, but as much as he'd changed on the outside, he was the same inside.In stark contrast, I stood there with a bloodstained shirt, a heavy gun gripped in my hand, and three groaning men sprawled on the cold pavement behind me, the evidence of a recent skirmish.Over time, I'd been going for shooting range practices secretly without Elias' knowledge. Guess the training paid off after all."You don’t even look surprised to see me," I remarked, my voice steady yet edged with violence.A small, almost playful smile flickered across Jean's face. "You always had a flair for the dramatic," he replied, his tone teasing, as i
The Price Of Us Chapter 77
ELIAS"Go ahead and leak it," I told Elaine, determination flooding my voice.Her eyes widened in surprise. "Are you really sure about this?""We’ve held back long enough," I replied, the weight of our decision hanging in the air.With a quiet resolve, she opened her laptop, her fingers poised over the keyboard. "So, just enough to stir the rumors?""Exactly enough to rattle the fence-sitters and push them to choose a side," I affirmed, casting a glance at Cathan.Cathan, his face illuminated by the soft glow of his phone screen, looked up, adding, "This will definitely send shockwaves through the board.""That's precisely the plan."As darkness fell, the underground web began to hum with life, the air thick with anticipation.Unverified rumors spread like wildfire. Whispers filled the digital realm and tampered audio clips emerged from the shadows."Rosseti linked to an off-grid trafficking network.""Sources claim Durant's name has resurfaced after a decade—rumored involvement?""Th
The Price Of Us Chapter 76
LOUIS"Don't lose yourself," Elias told me but I didn't him an answer. Not because I didn't have one but because I didn't know which version of myself he meant.The next afternoon, Rosseti's men arrived at Allure at exactly 6:45PM.I was already seated in the bar lounge, dressed in something crisp but not very formal—enough to look reluctant, and casual enough to suggest I wasn't in the mood to engage in politics.Luciano passed through once, just to show he was within our radius.Elaine's voice crackled in my ear through the comms we'd rigged under the collar of my shirt."Don't push him,” she said. “Let him think he's in charge.""Copy," I whispered.The guard stepped forward. "Mr. Durant?"I stood. "And he’ll agree to meet with me without any hiccups?""He's not one to say no to a Durant," the guard said standing aside and I passed through.I was familiar with this part of the casino. It was the Rossetti suite and it was used only rarely and for speech-making at that. It was the ki
The Price Of Us Chapter 75
LOUISMy room was too quiet and it was not in that peaceful kind of way. It was the kind that suffocates you.I sat up in bed, my heart pounding, and my skin damp with sweat. The images still clung to my mind—Rosseti’s voice, the smell of cigars, the dull flicker of a single bulb on my father’s face. His laugh. The way he used to beat to nearly the point of death.My father, Jean Durant was apparently alive and working for them and I had no idea who the fuck I was anymore.I got out of bed and walked straight to the bathroom. I was greeted by the mirror and blinding light. My hands gripped the sink tightly as I tried to get a grip on my emotions.I slapped cold water on my face twice until I felt somewhat better and then I looked up.I couldn’t even recognize myself anymore.This version of me was more stoic than old me ever was. My jaw was sharper, my eyes icier, and there was a constant anger in my being. I’d taken off the suit hours earlier, but its presence remained on my skin. T
The Price Of Us Chapter 74
ELIAS"We’ll wrap up the project by next quarter, but I’ll need those permits approved beforehand—”“Where the hell is he?” I interrupted, a sharp edge of frustration cutting through my words.Mario blinked in confusion. “Sorry?”I cast another frantic glance around the opulent ballroom, its grand chandeliers casting a warm glow over the elegantly dressed crowd. Louis wasn’t here anymore.He had been standing right next to Luciano just ten minutes ago, a reassuring presence amidst the swirling chaos and now, there was no sign of him at all.My jaw tightened, and a muscle twitched.“I’ll call you later,” I said, already moving away, my instincts screaming for action.“Is everything all right?” Mario called after me, concern lacing his voice.I offered no reply, my hand already diving into my pocket to grab my phone.“Where is he?” I cornered Luciano against the dimly lit staff corridor, my voice low but filled with urgency.Luciano answered immediately. “He went after Rossetti."“What
The Price Of Us Chapter 73
LOUISI stood before the mirror and adjusted the lapel of the blue three-piece suit that hugged my body like it had been stitched on. The fabric caught the light just right and neither bold nor shy. Underneath, the crisp white shirt was buttoned all the way up, paired with a textured navy tie that grounded the look, making it have a timeless, crisp, and lethal feel.My fingertips brushed against the ornament I'd attached to the left lapel—a fine silver chain linking a single crystal stud to a rose-shaped brooch in full bloom. Its petals were red-tipped, as though dipped in blood. A bleeding rose. Ideal in this situation.I didn’t need anyone to tell me I looked good; I already knew it.“Goddamn,” Luciano whistled. “Are you trying to charm the entire room or start a war?”I grinned as I tightened the final cufflink. “Can’t I do both?”Elias leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed. “Are you sure you’re ready?”“I was born ready.” I looked at him directly. “You don’t want me to b
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