Chapter 148

The night was calm, with only the hum of the engine breaking the silence as the old man and his driver sped down the near-deserted roads.

Streetlights cast long shadows on the asphalt, flickering intermittently. Few cars passed by, their occupants likely hurrying home to the warmth and safety that awaited them.

The tension in the car was reaching the roof, each man lost in his thoughts as they neared their destination.

The address given by the Mafia men led them to a secluded house at the edge of the city, hidden away from prying eyes.

As they approached, the old man gestured for his driver to park a considerable distance away.

The house was shrouded in darkness, with only the faintest glimmer of light escaping through the curtained windows.

It looked peaceful, but both men knew better than to be deceived by appearances.

Stealthily, they exited the car and moved towards the house, their senses heightened.

The old man took the lead, his years of experience guiding their every ste