Part 051
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Leon sat in his office, the dim glow of the monitors reflecting in his sharp gaze. The data chip from the Winters family lay on the desk in front of him, a silent challenge. Whoever this new player was, they weren’t just after him—they were shaking up the entire power structure. Even Victor, the man who had spent years manipulating governments and criminal empires alike, was looking over his shoulder. That meant things were escalating faster than Leon had predicted.

Clara entered the room, arms crossed, clearly waiting for an update. “Well?”

Leon sighed, running a hand through his hair. “The bounty’s doubled. And it’s not just Victor anymore. Someone else is moving behind the scenes.”

Clara stiffened. “Someone big?”

“Big enough to rattle Victor.”

A tense silence settled between them. They both knew what that meant—Victor wasn’t invincible anymore, and that was both

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