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Chapter 202: The Council’s DecisionThe underground tunnel remained tense for several seconds after Adrian’s last words.“The council is already voting.”The sentence echoed in Valentino’s mind.Behind him, Aria stood close, still catching her breath after her escape. Luca and Alessandra watched Adrian carefully, their weapons still raised.But Adrian wasn’t worried.He looked almost… amused.Valentino stared at him coldly.“You’re lying.”Adrian shook his head slowly.“I rarely lie.”Then he pulled out his phone.“Look for yourself.”Valentino hesitated for only a moment before taking the phone Adrian offered.On the screen was a live video conference.The criminal council chamber.Dozens of powerful figures sat around the massive table — men and women who controlled smuggling routes, financial networks, shipping empires, and underground markets across multiple continents.The same council Valentino had led for years.And right now…They were arguing.One of the older members slammed

Chapter 204: The Bullet Meant for a KingThe Romano jet landed just before sunrise.Cold morning air rolled across the private runway as the engines slowly powered down. The sky was painted in shades of grey and orange, the sun barely beginning to rise.But no one inside the jet felt calm.Because the empire waiting for Valentino back home was no longer fully his.The council had suspended his authority.Adrian had begun his war.And now every move mattered.Valentino stepped off the jet first.His expression was calm, but Luca could see the tension in his shoulders.Two armored vehicles waited near the runway.Romano guards surrounded the area, scanning every direction.Security had been doubled overnight.Maybe even tripled.Still, Luca didn’t trust it.“Something feels wrong,” he muttered.Alessandra glanced around.“Everything feels wrong lately.”Aria stepped down the jet stairs behind Valentino.The moment she reached the ground, he instinctively placed a protective hand on her

Chapter 206: The First StrikeValentino stood atop the Romano estate balcony, staring at the city below. The morning sun cast long shadows across his territory, but he hardly noticed the light. His mind was elsewhere—calculating, strategizing, planning.Behind him, Aria watched silently. She had been quiet since the assassination attempt, letting Valentino process. But she knew he wasn’t waiting. He never waited.Luca approached with a tablet in hand, showing live intel. “We’ve traced the sniper rounds,” he said. “All paths lead to the northern docks. One of the council’s supply chains. A major hub for Petrov’s European shipping.”Valentino’s jaw tightened. “Perfect. That’s where we begin.”Aria glanced at him, surprise in her eyes. “You’re striking first?”“Yes,” Valentino said calmly. “They tried to kill me. They want my empire. Now, they’ll see why you don’t challenge a Romano.”Alessandra stepped forward, her gaze serious. “We need to be careful. If the council realizes we’re movi

Chapter 206: The Traitor in the ShadowsValentino sat in his private study, the soft hum of the city below the estate barely registering. The morning’s success at the northern docks should have been a victory, but his instincts screamed otherwise.Aria sat across from him, calm but alert. “You’re thinking,” she said softly.Valentino didn’t answer immediately. He poured himself a drink, swirling the amber liquid slowly. “Every empire has cracks,” he murmured. “And right now… one of ours is about to break.”Alessandra leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed. “You mean the council?”“Yes,” Valentino replied, his eyes dark. “But it’s closer than that. Someone inside. Someone we trust. Someone I never thought would betray me.”Luca entered, tablet in hand. “We traced the attempted assassination to Petrov’s hub, but the thing that stands out…” He hesitated. “The sniper didn’t act alone.”Valentino’s gaze sharpened. “Go on.”“There was communication during the attack. Signals intercepted

Chapter 210: The Deadly TrapThe Romano estate was quiet at first light. Mist clung to the gardens, and the city beyond shimmered in the early morning haze. But inside the walls of the empire, a storm was brewing.Valentino leaned against the balcony railing, arms crossed, watching the horizon. He had anticipated retaliation from Adrian, but what he didn’t anticipate was the scale of what Adrian had planned.Aria appeared behind him, her presence calm but alert. “Valentino… you’ve got something,” she said, holding the tablet Luca had just delivered.Valentino glanced at her. “Tell me.”Aria handed over the screen. “Adrian’s orchestrating a mass strike. Not just at one location… multiple Romano-controlled sectors simultaneously. And the intel suggests one of these strikes is a lure—something meant specifically for you and me.”Valentino’s jaw tightened. “A trap.”“Yes.” Aria’s eyes were sharp. “And I think he wants to test us. To see how far he can push before we retaliate.”By midday,