MAFIA'S HEART OF DARKNESS
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hrough the spoils of our latest operation-Victor's hijacked drug shipments. It was a bold and costly move, but it was
contained billions of dollars' worth of product, a severe blow to Victor's operations. The
had always loved from afar. My feelings for her had been a closely guarded secret, something I kept buried while I
ven by jealousy and pride. He was envious of my success in New Jersey, and taking Elena was his way
e was a vulnerability I intended to exploit. I had already sent him a message, letting him know that this was just the
walked in, his face grim. "Boss, the
Let him stew over it. I want him
. "What's th
ep the pressure on him. I want Victor to feel every bit of thi
e had been in and out of the hideout, but her presence was a constant reminder of why I h
carrying a hint of bitterness. "
he harsh reality of our situation. "Elena. You're here becaus
orrow. "And what does that change? I'm still i
y taking you. He wanted to provoke me, to make me react out of anger. But this isn
ould tell she was struggling with her feelings, try
, "I need to understand why all of this is h
took the one thing I cared about. He's made it personal, an
nd some reassurance or understanding
ation. "You Elena, he took you from me, Elena. "It is late Gad, you had the chance to avoid t
because you believe there is still hope," I said, hoping for something positive. "No Gad
see I love her so much. "No, don't fight, you won't win. Am only here to
, and I was prepared to do whatever it took to come out on top. Elena's presence was a constant reminder of