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Revenge of the Resilient

Chapter 5 The Battle Lines Drawn

Word Count: 1437    |    Released on: 23/10/2024

ce Viktor Kross's surprise attack on her, Elara had dug in, preparing for that storm she knew was coming. What had b

ng to freeze him out and break apart the operation, he managed always to stay one step ahead. Every victo

down one of Luca's biggest operations on money laundering, but that was not enough. He still had resources, still

train of thought. The name flash

ugh, sharp and urgent, "we have a

she asked instantly,

your major investors, James Lin, was found dead. It appears to be a hi

it became very personal. James Lin had been a close ally. One of the few men she could entrust what she had been undertaki

ath, unspoken. "Round up the others. Let them know I'm ca

werful figures in the business, investors, and even some politicians or two owing their careers to her influence. They were all nervous, and Elara can s

g after anyone who supports me," she started, this note cutting through the tension like a knife. "Bu

nd said, "Elara with all due respect, this is getting totally out of hand. Luca is not

atisfied until he's destroyed all that I have built-and that means all

f crossing a man like Luca was palpable. Elara could feel thei

My new alliances with law enforcement and the media support my cause. We are going to expose him in public and brutal

up, his face grim but resolute. "You have my support,

ara's cause. The tide was turning and Elara knew now she had all the

ith worry. "Luca's not going down without a fight. You know t

t's why we are going to hit

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at major news channels picked up the story. The following days had all the broad sheets carry headlines regarding Luca's role in organized crime and the politicians he co

l, when his empire began to crumble,

g the city had been shattered, and her once pristine office had been ransacked. But what really chilled her was the photograph l

r in the back, but no one should be Luca's pawn. The photo wasn't just a threat. Rather, it wa

n't let

us and the team. "We are taking on L

nderstanding. "You sure about thi

It doesn't have to end cl

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ily fortified estate outside the city. A place he thought was completely unachievable but in this confrontation, finally, Elara had had enough of playing

ce, watching her team sneak into Luca's compound silently. She was not there only for

n her hands but war sounds became a vindication and a reminder of everything she had t

rcus's voice, crackling. "

t quite over until she s

ays, she finally found him-Luca Moretti, on his knees, bloodied and defeated, su

spat, venom dripping from every

d, her gaze locked on

order. The sound of a guns

that, it

shoulders. She had fought a war and had won it. However, deep down inside

t it was a price Elara had

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