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Dino didn’t react immediately. That was what Sanchez and Alejandro wanted—a reckless charge, a desperate attempt to retrieve Elena. But Dino wasn’t desperate. He was patient. The office was silent, tension hanging thick in the air. Sergio stood by the table, fists clenched, his frustration barely contained. “We have to hit back now.” Dino sat at his desk, turning the bloodstained badge over in his hands. It was still damp, the crimson stain seeping into the metal. Luca was already a casualty. Elena was their leverage. If he struck back blindly, more would follow. “No,” Dino said. His voice was low, controlled. “We don’t move until I say.” Sergio’s expression darkened. “Dino—” “We play the long game.” The Warehouse Alejandro leaned against the cold, dimly lit wall of a warehouse, a cigarette balanced between his fingers. Smoke curled around him as he watched Elena lying unconscious on the concrete floor. His men had been careful—no bruises, no obvious damage. For now. He cr
Burn Loot Chapter 24
Sanchez built his empire on control—not through brute force alone, but through influence, money, and secrets. Every politician, every customs officer, and every port authority he owned was another thread in his vast web of power. But webs could be unraveled—and Dino had started pulling at the strings. This wasn’t an open war. Not yet. Dino didn’t storm into cartel territory with guns blazing. That wasn’t his way. He watched. He waited. And when the moment was right—he struck where they least expected. --- The First Blow—Alejandro’s Network Starts to Crumble It began with small disruptions. A shipment of undocumented migrants coming through the Mediterranean was seized. An arms deal in Colombia—intercepted. One by one, the foundation of Alejandro’s operations started to crack. He was used to handling problems with violence. He wasn’t used to an enemy he couldn’t see. --- Alejandro Feels the Pressure Alejandro’s penthouse reeked of whiskey and frustration. He leaned again
Burn Loot Chapter 25
Dino knew something about men in power—they valued control above all else. And when they lost control, they turned to men like him. For months, Dino had been providing security for a powerful client—Senator Lorenzo Ricci. A politician with deep connections in Italy’s government, the finance sector, and even law enforcement. Publicly, Ricci was a man of the people. Privately, he was a man who understood the game. He wasn’t clean. Not entirely. But unlike Sanchez and Alejandro, he wasn’t reckless. He respected order. And now, he owed Dino a favor. --- A Deal in Rome Late at night, Dino sat across from Senator Ricci in an exclusive restaurant in Rome. The air smelled of aged wine and truffle pasta. The place was nearly empty, save for two bodyguards stationed near the entrance, their eyes constantly scanning for threats. The politician took a slow sip of his wine before setting the glass down, his gaze calculating. “You’ve been unusually quiet, Dino,” Ricci mused. “That worrie
Burn Loot Chapter 26
The weight of the past clung to Dino like a second skin as he stood in the dimly lit study of his estate. His mother, weak but safe, rested in the adjacent room. He had finally pulled her from the abyss of Sanchez’s control, but the battle was far from over. The real war was just beginning.On the desk before him lay a set of documents—financial records, offshore accounts, and coded messages that hinted at something far more sinister than he had anticipated. Alejandro wasn’t just Sanchez’s heir; he had carved his own empire within the cartel—an illegal migration network that extended beyond South America and into Europe. Human trafficking masked as ‘protection deals.’Dino clenched his jaw. Alejandro wasn’t just a sadistic tormentor—he was a businessman in blood and chains.But while Alejandro thrived in his world of cruelty, Elena was trapped in it. It's Elena.His hand curled into a fist as Sergio entered, his expression grim. “Word is out—Sanchez suspects we’re the ones who took he
Burn Loot Chapter 27
The soft hum of the city at night was a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside Dino. He stood at the balcony of his penthouse, overlooking the city that had both raised and scarred him. The skyline stretched before him, but his mind was trapped in one place—Alejandro’s heavily fortified compound, where Elena was being held captive.Alejandro thought he had won.He thought Dino would rush in like a fool, desperate and reckless.But Alejandro had underestimated him.Dino had been playing the long game, watching, waiting. Alejandro was a wildfire—burning bright, reckless, and destructive. But Dino? He was the slow, creeping tide that would drown him.Sergio stepped onto the balcony, lighting a cigarette. "Word just came in," he said, his voice low. "Alejandro’s shipments have been delayed. Our contact at the port made sure of it. That should hit his cash flow hard."Dino nodded, his jaw tightening. "Good. But it's not enough. I want his entire network strangled before he even realize
Burn Loot Chapter 28
There was silence in the room.Dino's expression remained unreadable, but the tension in his jaw betrayed the storm within. He placed his phone down, the weight of Alejandro’s threat settling over the group like a thick fog.Alejandro had just made his biggest mistake.Sergio was the first to speak. "We move now."Dino exhaled slowly, controlling the fury pulsing through his veins. "No. We stay the course."Sergio frowned. "He has Elena. You heard what he said."Dino turned to him, eyes sharp. "And that’s exactly why we don’t play into his hands. He wants me to react. He wants me to lose control."A beat of silence.Dino’s voice was quieter, but the edge in it was deadly. "I don’t lose control."The men exchanged glances. Vincent leaned forward, his tone measured. "So what’s the play?"Dino’s gaze flicked toward the map spread across the table. It showed Alejandro’s network—routes, supply chains, key players."We hit him where it hurts. His supply lines are already bleeding. Now, we g
Burn Loot Chapter 29
The call connected.Alejandro’s grin widened as Dino’s face appeared on the screen.“Ah, brother,” Alejandro drawled, his fingers trailing along Elena’s shoulder. “You’ve been busy.”Dino’s expression remained unreadable, but his eyes were like tempered steel. “Let her go, Alejandro.”Alejandro chuckled. “Now, why would I do that? You’ve been making quite the mess. Carlos—” he sighed dramatically, “—well, let’s just say he was very disappointing.”Elena jerked against her restraints, but Alejandro’s grip on her tightened. “You’re pathetic,” she spat.Alejandro tilted his head, mockingly thoughtful. “And you’re in no position to talk, querida.” He turned his attention back to Dino. “You’ve started a war, little brother. But let’s make things interesting, shall we?”Dino’s jaw clenched, but he stayed silent.Alejandro’s smile sharpened. “I’ll give you a trade. Elena… for your silence.”Dino’s eyes darkened, but his voice remained calm. “And what does that mean?”Alejandro leaned forward
Burn Loot Chapter 30
Alejandro, pacing in his office, drummed his fingers against the mahogany desk. His mind raced.His entire operation has been disrupted by Dino.His security system was compromised. Shipments were halted. His men were nervous. And worse, Dino wasn’t making reckless moves—he was precise. Surgical.Alejandro hated that.A knock on the door.Carlos, his second-in-command, entered, looking grim. “Boss, we have a problem.”Alejandro turned slowly. “Oh? Just one?”Carlos swallowed hard. “Two of our warehouses were hit last night.”Alejandro’s eyes darkened.Carlos continued, “No bodies left behind, no alarms tripped. They took everything—cash, drugs, weapons. The men stationed there… they’re missing.”Alejandro exhaled slowly, controlling the rage simmering beneath his skin. Dino.His bastard brother wasn’t playing by normal rules.Alejandro turned toward the monitors displaying live feeds of his estate. He eyed Elena, bound to a chair in a dimly lit room.“Dino’s underestimating me.” Aleja
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The handshake was a declaration.Dino watched as Capello sealed his deal with Sanchez, his fingers gripping Elena’s wrist like she was nothing more than a bargaining chip.For a split second, the world around Dino faded.He had come here to end this.But Capello had changed the rules.Elena’s eyes met Dino’s, wide with confusion, then betrayal. He was here. Why wasn’t he stopping this?Because if he moved too soon, everyone would die.Dino clenched his jaw. Not yet.Not until he knew exactly what game was being played.---A Son BetrayedAlejandro was still on the ground, panting, clutching his bleeding shoulder.His father—**his own flesh and blood—**had turned on him.The warehouse lights flickered as Sanchez’s men repositioned, their guns lowering now that the hierarchy was restored.Sanchez turned away from Alejandro as if he were nothing more than an afterthought.“You’ve served your purpose,” he murmured.Alejandro’s breathing shook.“Screw you,” he spat, voice hoarse. “I bled f
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The night air was thick with tension.Dino crouched behind an abandoned car, his heartbeat steady despite the chaos unfolding before him. His earpiece crackled to life.“We have a problem.”Vincent’s voice was sharp and controlled.Dino had already seen it. Capello had arrived.Not as a hostage. Not as a victim.But as a player. Armed, standing tall, his men flanking him.Dino exhaled slowly.This wasn’t part of the plan.Capello wasn’t a fighter—he was a businessman. Yet here he was, stepping onto a battlefield like a man with nothing left to lose.Dino’s eyes flicked to the warehouse where Sanchez and Alejandro were locked in their silent power struggle.And inside? Elena.Still in danger.Dino couldn’t afford distractions.But Capello’s presence changed everything.---Inside the WarehouseAlejandro’s fingers curled into a fist, his wounded arm throbbing.“You’re making a mistake,” he hissed.Sanchez chuckled, his eyes gleaming. “Am I? Or are you finally realizing you were never me
Chapter 33
The warehouse was silent—except for the faint hum of electricity in the flickering overhead lights.Alejandro stood frozen, his usual smirk wiped clean from his face.Across from him, the one man he never expected to see again stepped forward.Sanchez.His father.A man everyone believed was either dead or permanently exiled from the criminal world.Alejandro’s grip tightened around his gun. His fingers twitched, but he didn’t raise it yet.“You should be rotting in some gutter,” Alejandro spat, his voice sharp.Sanchez chuckled, slow and deliberate, stepping further into the room. His men fanned out behind him, weapons raised, taking control of the space.“I taught you better than this, Alejandro,” Sanchez mused. His deep, gravelly voice sent a shiver down Elena’s spine. “You’re slipping.”Elena watched every movement between the two men, her mind racing.This was new. Unexpected.Alejandro had always been ruthless. But Sanchez? He was the monster who created him.Alejandro took a sl
Chapter 32
The air inside the dimly lit warehouse was thick with tension. The scent of gasoline and burnt wood still clung to Alejandro’s clothes from the docks.He sat on the edge of his desk, slowly rolling a cigar between his fingers, his face unreadable. He wasn’t just angry. He was calculating.Elena knelt on the floor, wrists tied behind her back, her breathing slow but steady. She refused to show weakness.Alejandro took a slow drag of his cigar, exhaling smoke as he studied her.“You know, querida,” he murmured, “Dino thinks he’s winning.”Elena didn’t answer.Alejandro chuckled, pushing off the desk. He crouched in front of her, gripping her chin roughly, forcing her to look at him.“He’s wrong.”Then he gestured toward the shadows near the doorway.Footsteps echoed.Elena’s stomach twisted as a figure stepped forward.A man—tall, lean, wearing a dark suit—his face eerily familiar.Her breath caught.Capello.Her father.Elena’s world tilted.She shook her head, refusing to believe it.
chapter 31
The gunshot echoed through the speaker. A split second of dead silence followed. Dino’s breath caught in his throat. His grip on the phone tightened until his knuckles turned white. Then—a soft groan. Elena. She was alive. Alejandro’s chuckle followed. “Relax, hermano. I only grazed her. I wouldn’t kill her… yet.” Dino’s jaw clenched so hard it ached. “Do you know what your problem is, Dino?” Alejandro continued, his tone mocking. “You think you can play my game. But you’re predictable. You care too much.” Dino inhaled slowly, controlling the storm raging inside him. “And you think you’re untouchable.” Alejandro hummed. “I am.” Dino exchanged a look with Vincent. Alejandro was arrogant, but he wasn’t careless. He wouldn’t have fired that shot unless he knew he was secure. He was somewhere heavily guarded. Dino needed to be smarter. Alejandro sighed dramatically. “I’ll make this simple, hermano. Stop interfering with my business, and I’ll return Elena… mostly intact.” Di
Chapter 30
Alejandro, pacing in his office, drummed his fingers against the mahogany desk. His mind raced.His entire operation has been disrupted by Dino.His security system was compromised. Shipments were halted. His men were nervous. And worse, Dino wasn’t making reckless moves—he was precise. Surgical.Alejandro hated that.A knock on the door.Carlos, his second-in-command, entered, looking grim. “Boss, we have a problem.”Alejandro turned slowly. “Oh? Just one?”Carlos swallowed hard. “Two of our warehouses were hit last night.”Alejandro’s eyes darkened.Carlos continued, “No bodies left behind, no alarms tripped. They took everything—cash, drugs, weapons. The men stationed there… they’re missing.”Alejandro exhaled slowly, controlling the rage simmering beneath his skin. Dino.His bastard brother wasn’t playing by normal rules.Alejandro turned toward the monitors displaying live feeds of his estate. He eyed Elena, bound to a chair in a dimly lit room.“Dino’s underestimating me.” Aleja
Chapter 29
The call connected.Alejandro’s grin widened as Dino’s face appeared on the screen.“Ah, brother,” Alejandro drawled, his fingers trailing along Elena’s shoulder. “You’ve been busy.”Dino’s expression remained unreadable, but his eyes were like tempered steel. “Let her go, Alejandro.”Alejandro chuckled. “Now, why would I do that? You’ve been making quite the mess. Carlos—” he sighed dramatically, “—well, let’s just say he was very disappointing.”Elena jerked against her restraints, but Alejandro’s grip on her tightened. “You’re pathetic,” she spat.Alejandro tilted his head, mockingly thoughtful. “And you’re in no position to talk, querida.” He turned his attention back to Dino. “You’ve started a war, little brother. But let’s make things interesting, shall we?”Dino’s jaw clenched, but he stayed silent.Alejandro’s smile sharpened. “I’ll give you a trade. Elena… for your silence.”Dino’s eyes darkened, but his voice remained calm. “And what does that mean?”Alejandro leaned forward
Chapter 28
There was silence in the room.Dino's expression remained unreadable, but the tension in his jaw betrayed the storm within. He placed his phone down, the weight of Alejandro’s threat settling over the group like a thick fog.Alejandro had just made his biggest mistake.Sergio was the first to speak. "We move now."Dino exhaled slowly, controlling the fury pulsing through his veins. "No. We stay the course."Sergio frowned. "He has Elena. You heard what he said."Dino turned to him, eyes sharp. "And that’s exactly why we don’t play into his hands. He wants me to react. He wants me to lose control."A beat of silence.Dino’s voice was quieter, but the edge in it was deadly. "I don’t lose control."The men exchanged glances. Vincent leaned forward, his tone measured. "So what’s the play?"Dino’s gaze flicked toward the map spread across the table. It showed Alejandro’s network—routes, supply chains, key players."We hit him where it hurts. His supply lines are already bleeding. Now, we g
Chapter 27
The soft hum of the city at night was a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside Dino. He stood at the balcony of his penthouse, overlooking the city that had both raised and scarred him. The skyline stretched before him, but his mind was trapped in one place—Alejandro’s heavily fortified compound, where Elena was being held captive.Alejandro thought he had won.He thought Dino would rush in like a fool, desperate and reckless.But Alejandro had underestimated him.Dino had been playing the long game, watching, waiting. Alejandro was a wildfire—burning bright, reckless, and destructive. But Dino? He was the slow, creeping tide that would drown him.Sergio stepped onto the balcony, lighting a cigarette. "Word just came in," he said, his voice low. "Alejandro’s shipments have been delayed. Our contact at the port made sure of it. That should hit his cash flow hard."Dino nodded, his jaw tightening. "Good. But it's not enough. I want his entire network strangled before he even realize