Chapter 7 - The Scent of Betrayal
Roman reacted with blinding speed, grabbing Khloe by the waist and diving violently behind a thick marble kitchen island.
Deafening gunfire completely shattered the expensive glass windows and shredded the luxurious leather furniture into pieces.
Roman pulled a hidden lever tucked under the marble counter, instantly opening a secret steel trapdoor in the floorboards.
He aggressively pushed Khloe down into the dark, narrow tunnel and jumped in right behind her to cover their escape.
They ran blindly through the damp, terrifying passageway beneath the city streets while the federal agents secured the ruined penthouse above them.
Khloe gasped for air, realizing that someone deeply entrenched inside Roman's inner circle must have tipped off the FBI.
They finally reached the end of the long tunnel and emerged into a quiet, abandoned underground parking garage.
Roman's most trusted underboss, Marcus, was already waiting for them standing next to a heavily armored black SUV.
Marcus looked incredibly relieved to see them alive and quickly opened the passenger door for Khloe to enter.
As Khloe walked closely past Marcus, a very specific, sharp scent completely filled her nose and overwhelmed her senses.
It was a highly custom, expensive blend of dark sandalwood and rich cedar cologne.
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Khloe froze completely in her tracks as a terrifying, undeniable memory flashed violently through her mind.
It was the exact same unique cologne worn by the fake waiter who had tried to execute her on the balcony at the gala.
