Chapter 1 - The Revelation
Victor stepped closer, his intense gaze locked entirely on the young woman's damp scalp.
Lucia backed away slowly, her heart hammering violently against her ribs.
She was terrified that the notorious mafia boss would punish her for uncovering his dark secret.
Instead, Victor's hand reached out, trembling violently as his fingers brushed against the deep, jagged scar.
The ruthless man who controlled the entire criminal underworld suddenly fell to his knees on the cold marble floor.
He was not looking at the living reflection of his beloved, deceased wife.
He was staring at the undeniable proof of his missing daughter's survival.
"Isabella," he whispered, tears welling up in his cold, gray eyes for the first time in fifteen years.
Nora stumbled backward in the plush salon chair, utterly confused by the powerful man's shocking emotional reaction.
She had lived her entire life as an orphan on the harsh city streets, fighting for every single scrap of food.
Before Victor could explain the tragic history of their torn family, a deafening crash echoed from the hallway outside.
The heavy, reinforced oak door of the luxurious suite was violently kicked open by heavy combat boots.
Four heavily armed men stormed into the elegant room with black assault rifles raised and ready to fire.
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The man leading the tactical assault team was Victor's most trusted right-hand man, Silas.
Silas smiled cruelly, raising his weapon and aiming the laser sight directly at Nora's chest.
