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COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 130: The Tides
The Griffo mansion's large living room was filled with the family, the air still heavy with tension after the recent events. Vincenzo was seated in an armchair, his face lit up by the cozy fireplace's warm radiance. Luna, Nathan, Rain, Enzo, and Marco surrounded him with expressions reflecting a blend of curiosity and worry. They knew they had to discuss the next move against the Mexican gang.Luna stared at him closely. "Vincenzo, who exactly is Raul?" Vincenzo inhaled deeply. Raul didn't start as a criminal mastermind. Raul Alvarez, I believe his name was. He was born in a small Mexican town. His family lived in a small, dilapidated house due to their lack of wealth. His father was employed as a laborer, earning just enough income to provide food for the family. Raul was left responsible for his younger siblings after his mother passed away in his youth. Enzo frowned. "So, he had a tough childhood. But that doesn’t explain why he became who he is."Vincenzo gave a nod. "Correct."
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 131: Unexpected Bonds
The elegant dining room was filled with the sound of silverware clinking. Rain was seated across from Vincenzo at the extended, shiny table, with their breakfast laid out in front of them. The noticeable silence between them was dense, packed with words left unsaid and tension that lingered. "Hand me the salt," Vincenzo requested without lifting his eyes from his plate. Rain handed him the salt shaker, her eyes lingering on him. “You’re always so serious.”Vincenzo glanced at her, an eyebrow raised. “It’s necessary.”“Necessary?” Rain scoffed. “Doesn’t it get exhausting?”He shrugged, sprinkling salt on his eggs. “It’s part of the job.”Rain sighed, pushing her food around her plate. “I can’t imagine living like that.”Vincenzo’s gaze softened slightly. “You get used to it.”“Do you?” Rain challenged. “Or do you just tell yourself that?”He set down his fork, looking at her intently. “What do you want to know, Rain?”She hesitated, then met his eyes. “Why do you do it? The violence,
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 132: Hidden Affection
Rain was restless as she couldn’t sleep. The mansion was extremely quiet in a way that only increased her unease. Deciding to stand and take a stroll, she let out a sigh “Perhaps drinking a cup of tea would help me sleep.” She said to herself.She got out of bed, put on a robe, and quietly walked down the hallway. Upon entering the kitchen, she could hear a soft tune playing. Intrigued by her curiosity, Rain pursued the noise, walking carefully with light steps. The sound of music increased in volume as she approached the music room. Beethoven's "Für Elise" could be heard echoing in the corridor, a tune that was quite familiar. Stopping at the entrance, she held her breath in surprise. Vincenzo sat at the piano, his fingers moving gracefully across the keys. He played the same song at the ball on September 10, the evening he was shot. Rain stood by the doorframe, observing him. In this moment, he appeared quite distinct—vulnerable, almost peaceful. A feeling of both admiration and s
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 133: The Morning Pills
The morning sunlight beamed in through the curtains of the window. It woke Rain up from her slumber. She felt the warmth coming from Vincenzo's body, which was next to her. His arm wrapped around her giving her protection.She Looked up at Vincenzo, and she saw his calm expression, his face appearing gentler when he was sleeping. She blushed even though she knew how dangerous it was to have intercourse with Vincenzo, who she was supposed to sell out to Randy and Bobby soon. However, she still had no regrets about last night because she was satisfied by the intense intercourse. But then she realized the situation she was in, she had just slept with Vincenzo, unprotected. This made her heart beat quickly. She carefully moved out from underneath his arm and went straight into the bathroom. She glanced back at him one more time before rushing into the bathroom, her mind racing with what to do next. She splashed water on her face, trying to calm herself."Okay, Rain. Think," she murmured
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 134: The Mayor Ultimatum
Luna and Rain stood by the front entrance, waiting for the car to be brought around. Luna was practically bouncing with excitement. “This is going to be great. We’ll get some new clothes, maybe have lunch somewhere nice.”Rain smiled, feeling a sense of freedom she hadn’t felt in a long time. “I can’t wait. Thank you for suggesting this, Luna.”Luna waved her hand dismissively. “Of course! We needed some girl time.”The driver stopped the car and then opened the door for them. Luna and Rain giggled like schoolgirls as they climbed into the vehicle. The upscale shopping district was where the car left them off. Luna and Rain walked arm in arm along the sidewalk, pausing at different boutiques. Luna pulled Rain into a high-end store. “Let’s start here. I’ve heard they have the most amazing dresses.”Rain looked around, awed by the beautiful clothes on display. “Everything is so gorgeous.”Luna picked out a few dresses and handed them to Rain. “Try these on. I bet they’ll look stunning
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 135: A Day of Deception
"Marco, what the hell are you doing?" Luna’s voice was sharp, but her expression was puzzled.Marco froze, his hand dropping. "Luna, I was just—"Luna cut him off. "Don't you know the meeting started downstairs? What are you still doing here?"Marco’s face darkened, but he quickly regained composure. Luckily for him, Luna did not notice what he was trying to do. "Yes. I lost track of time, I was just here to get Rain, Vincenzo was asking for her downstairs,” he said, hoping that Luna believed his lie. “I’m going downstairs now. You guys should join us soon."He went past Luna and left the room, closing the door behind him.Rain let out a shaky breath. "Thank you, Luna."Luna walked over and placed a comforting hand on Rain’s shoulder. "Thank you? Rain are you okay? Did Marco say or do something?"Rain stopped for a moment, though her hands were still trembling, she knew telling Luna about the advances Marco was making on her would cause some rift in the family. So she decided to kee
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 136: Secrets of the Shadows
Nathan's heart pounded in his chest as he turned to face Max, who was eyeing him with suspicion. He quickly ended the call with Kim, trying to compose himself."Uh, Max, I was just talking to my cousin," Nathan stammered, his voice betraying his anxiety. "He’s been worried about me, you know, after the... incident."Max's eyes narrowed, clearly unconvinced. "Your cousin? Then why were you whispering?, if I didn't know any better I would think you were up to something"Nathan swallowed hard. "I didn’t want to interrupt the meeting. It was a quick call."Max took a step closer, his presence intimidating. "You better not be hiding anything, Nathan. You know how things work around here."Nathan nodded vigorously. "Of course, Max. I wouldn’t dream of it."Max studied him for a moment longer before finally nodding. "Alright. But remember, I’m watching you."As Max turned and walked away, Nathan let out a shaky breath. He needed to think fast. If Max or anyone else found out about his connec
COVENANTS OF CHAOS Chapter 137: Unsettling Alliance
Rain hesitated, seeing the shift in Vincenzo's expression from concern to guarded caution. She knew that pressing the topic could lead to more questions she wasn't ready to answer. Quickly, she decided to change the subject.“I…..uhm couldn’t hear you guys properly but I believed you were talking about the election.” She said, hoping to change the subject. "I wanted to ask you about the upcoming election event rally," she said, forcing a bright smile. "I'm excited about it."Vincenzo’s eyes softened again, though the tension didn’t completely leave his face. "The mayor election event rally? Yes, it’s coming up soon. We’re raising funds for the new campaign for Vittorio's election."Rain nodded eagerly. "I’d love to help with the preparations. Maybe I could coordinate with the supporters or handle the decorations?" Vincenzo’s smile returned, more genuine this time. "That sounds like a great idea. I’m sure your touch will make the event even more special."She relaxed a bit, relieved a
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Chapter 172: Denouement
Covenants of Chaos: DenouementThe ruins of the Moretti estate still smoldered in the pale light of dawn. The air, thick with ash and the acrid stench of burning wood, carried the weight of a battle won, but at immeasurable cost. Lucas Kane stood amidst the rubble, his shoulders slumped, his breathing heavy. Beside him, Aria Moretti stared into the horizon, her expression unreadable.“You’re quiet,” Lucas said, breaking the silence. His voice was low, hesitant, as though afraid to shatter the fragile moment.Aria didn’t look at him. “What’s there to say?” Her tone was curt, but not sharp. “It’s over.”Lucas shifted, kicking a charred piece of debris with the toe of his boot. “Is it?” He gestured toward the ruins. “This… all of this didn’t just vanish because Silas is gone. The people he hurt, the lives he ruined—none of that disappears.”Aria finally turned to face him, her eyes glassy but resolute. “And what do you want me to do about it? Apologize for him? For what he did?” Her voic
Church 171: Covenants of Chaos
The storm roared over the Moretti property, thunder booming like artillery. Beneath the earth, the cavern shimmered with a foreboding, throbbing glow, archaic markings etched into the rocky ground creating sharp silhouettes. Lucas Kane knelt, his hands tied, as Silas Moretti's stare pressed heavily upon him."You seem let down," Silas remarked, walking back and forth in front of Lucas. The voice of the mafia boss was quiet and mocking. "Did you really believe you could simply enter my home, take what belongs to me, and walk away?" No, Lucas. This concludes here. "This evening, you'll truly grasp what genuine power resembles.""You don't need me for any of this," Lucas growled. He strained against the ropes binding him but didn't flinch. "Let my mother go. She's innocent." Silas laughed, cold and sharp. "Innocent? No one's innocent, Lucas. Least of all Evelyn Kane." He gestured to the corner of the chamber, where Lucas' mother sat slumped, her wrists chained to a metal loop in the wa
Chapter 170: The Offer
The Griffo mansion was quieter now, a deceptive calm settled over it. Vincenzo sat behind his desk, his mind occupied with the recent upheavals. The knock on the door broke his reverie.“Enter,” Vincenzo called, his voice steady.The door opened to reveal Sarai Min Jae, her expression resolute. She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. She had stayed at one of the safe houses they used to keep Nathan in when he was a captive. Her room was heavily monitored. In the office were Vincenzo, Enzo, and Marco who had his arm bandaged up from the gunshot wound.“Sarai,” he began, his voice soft but firm, “we need to talk.” Vincenzo gestured to the chair opposite him. “Sit. ”Marco stared at the 21-year-old girl who sat in front of the desk. She had nice black long hair, he fox eyes were an attractive feature Marco could not ignore. “I hope the safe house wasn’t too rough on you beautiful,” Marco said with a soft tone Sarai looked up at Marco and saw his nice smile. She quickly looked
Chapter 169: The Aftermath
The Griffo mansion bustled with activity. The aroma of antiseptics and the sound of groans filled the dense air. Marco was lying on an improvised medical table, his shirt drenched in blood. “Nurse!” Vincenzo barked, his voice echoing through the hall. “Get over here, now!”A middle-aged nurse hurried to Marco’s side, her hands steady despite the chaos around her. She carefully inspected Marco’s wound."This is going to hurt sir," she cautioned while getting her tools ready. Marco clenched his jaws. “Just do it.” The nurse nodded and quickly extracted the bullet from Marco's shoulder. He uttered a choked scream, his face twisted in agony. "Stay still," she advised while skillfully sewing up the wound. Vincenzo angrily and frustratingly paced nearby, his face a storm of emotion. He muttered to himself, “Dang it. How did they know we were coming.”Vanaken approached, his face pale. “Vincenzo, we need to talk.”Vincenzo stopped pacing and faced him. “What is it?”“The capos are argui
Chapter 168: The Gambit
Kim’s office was dimly lit, the shadows playing across the walls as he waited. The silence was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.“Enter,” Kim called, his voice calm but authoritative.Nakamura stepped inside, his face a mask of professionalism. “You wanted to see me?”Kim gestured to the chair opposite his desk. “Sit. What’s the situation?”Nakamura sat, her eyes narrowing slightly as he leaned forward, his fingers steepled. “Max has informed me about a planned attack by the Griffo family on our organization. It’s set to happen tomorrow .”Kim’s eyes widened, but he quickly composed herself. “Do we know the details?”Nakamura nodded. “Max was able to get the specifics. They plan to hit our main warehouse and the casino simultaneously. They’re hoping to cripple us in one swift move. They are also planning to hit us here at the headquarters.”Kim lets out a low whistle. “Ambitious. But foolish. How reliable is Max’s intel?”“Not that reliable,” Nakamura replied. “But right now it
Chapter 167: A Night to Remember
The day leading to the attack on the Yakuza gang left the mansion in a rare moment of calm. The tension had given way to a fragile sense of peace. As night fell, Vincenzo found himself outside Rain's room, his mind swirling with thoughts of their recent trials and her unexpected loyalty.He knocked softly. "Rain, it's me."The door opened, and Rain stood there, her eyes meeting his. "Vincenzo. What’s up?""I thought we could talk," Vincenzo said, a faint smile playing on his lips. "And maybe have a drink."Rain's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "A drink, huh? Sounds like you have something more in mind.""Perhaps," Vincenzo replied with a wink. "Join me in the study?"Rain agreed by nodding and closing the door behind her while she walked behind him down the hallway. The research was cozy and welcoming, with a fire crackling in the fireplace. Vincenzo filled two wine glasses and passed one to Rain. "To survive another day," he toasted, raising his glass. As he was indicating the upcomi
Chapter 166: The Tides of Betrayal
Vincenzo strode into the dimly lit room, the tension palpable in the air. The Capos were already gathered, their faces a mix of anger and anticipation. Rain followed closely behind, her expression unreadable. Vincenzo returns from his trip with Rain and gathers with the Capos as they discuss plans to lead a reprisal attack on the perpetrators, the Yakuza gang."Alright, let's get to it," Vincenzo said, taking his place at the head of the table. "We've all heard what happened. The Yakuza hit us hard. And it by safe to say there have been how dangerous enemy for a long time. According to Nathan’s insider info they were behind Pedro’s child trafficking operation. There are also the benefactors of the Mexican gang. They are also responsible for Luna’s death. We need to strike back, and we need to do it now."Rick, one of the Capos, leaned forward. "We need to hit them where it hurts. Their operations in the docks are crucial. We take that out, we cripple them.""Agreed," another Capo, Ant
Chapter 165: An Unwelcome Reunion
The heavy oak door creaked open, echoing through the grand yet somber mansion. Kim stood at the threshold, his face a mask of controlled emotion. He watched as his mother-in-law, Mrs. Park, shuffled in, her frail form supported by a cane."Mother," he greeted tersely, stepping aside to let her in. Behind her, Sarai Min Jae followed, her eyes scanning the opulent interior with a mix of nostalgia and unease."Save your greetings for someone who cares Kim," Mrs. Park replied, her voice hoarse. "I wouldn't have come if it weren't for Sarai. The poor girl just wants to see her father."Sarai, now a striking 21-year-old woman, stood awkwardly, clutching her bag. "Dad," she said softly.Kim's eyes softened briefly. "Sarai. It's been too long." Kim steps close to her extending his arm with an invitation to hug. “Come, my dear.” He said as he hugged his daughter and she hugged him back. Sarai had been living with her grandmother for the last six years. Mrs Park had previously refused to let Sa
Chapter 164: Love and Lies
Vincenzo and Rain were getting ready to head off to a crucial appointment as the sun started to rise over the edges of Philadelphia. Vincenzo had to deal with the loss of the shipping company they made use of to transport their illegal merchandise. Thanks to the new mayor's alliance with Clayton the company was now in their control. He would have gladly rescheduled to have more time to mourn Luna’s death but he knew he had to deal with this before they lost even more control of the city. Rain had persistently pushed to go with him, gradually breaking through Vincenzo's initial hesitation. "Do you really want to go with me?" With raised eyebrows, Vincenzo inquired, mildly amused, as he observed Rain packing a small suitcase. “It mostly going to be boring business talks and exchanges.”Rain flashed him a confident smile. "Absolutely. Someone has to keep you out of trouble."Vincenzo chuckled, shaking his head. "I'm not the one who needs a babysitter." He said indicating to Rain herself
