MAXIMUMThat night, I couldn’t sleep. Standing on the balcony of the hotel I’d booked, I stared out into the darkness—silent, contemplative, empty. Lana wasn’t by my side; without her, my life had lost all meaning, become dull and colorless.I lowered my gaze to my toes, then immediately downed a shot of liquor, the burn of it flooding my throat.What a world, I sighed heavily, rubbing my forehead as frustration and anguish churned inside me.“Boss, we’ve infiltrated Lionel’s ranks, but…” one of my subordinates reported, voice trembling, “we found out Lana’s been taken by someone.”That news only fueled my irritation. I snapped, “Who is it? Who the hell did they give my wife to? Who?”In my rage, I smashed the glass in my hand against the wall, shards scattering everywhere. My whole body tensed with fury.The subordinate flinched, apologizing hurriedly, “We’re still investigating, sir.”I pointed at the door, voice sharp. “Get out. I want results, not guesses. I want Lana back—her, an
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