Left alone once again, Boss picked a cigarette from the pack and lit it. He took a slow drag, smoke curling around his sharp features.Moments later, the phone buzzed.He glanced at it, exhaled lazily, and answered in a calm, measured tone.“Yes?”A brief silence followed.“The necklace?”Silence again.The corner of his lips lifted slightly.“I see she took a liking to it.”He leaned back.“Hurry back once you’re done there. There’s a mission waiting.”The call ended.For just a moment, his gaze softened, just a fraction. 'I’ll see you soon, Lovey.'Back at Flour & FluffFrom his seat, Alexander watched Lovett re-enter the bakery. His eyes narrowed slightly, his lips pressing into a thin line.Earlier, the moment Gerald spotted Collins and his men, he had leaned in and whispered,“That’s that man's right-hand man. C.”Alex had said nothing.He had watched everything—the delivery man, the flowers, the briefcases, and the scene that followed.And now, he continued to watch silently as
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