''45 per cent shares with 3.5 per cent equity from the space business, at 25 per cent increase in the stock exchange rate, open for a single investor.'' Enrico's eyes moved across the room, meeting different gazes.Hearing this made others frown, Enrico had pointed out that he would only be selling his shares to one investor, meaning that the person with the highest bid, and most favourable terms would get the investment. All of them appeared calm, sipping the contents from their wine cups, their eyes observing the countenance and body language of others.Jasmine appeared to be the most restless, owing to the fact that she couldn't compare with these innate tycoons. However, Antonio was rather surprised by her shrewdness.'Trying to look stupid in front of others to gain the most benefits? Tsk, not as foolish as I thought.' Antonio laughed inwardly.Among everyone present here, he knew Jasmine the best. Even though she stabbed him from the back when he least expected it, they had bee
''50% of the shares, for 62 billion dollars, and 8% equity from the space investment… likewise, a tacit full protection, and corporation without meddling with your personal affairs.'' Antonio's words cut through everyone's mind like a hot blade.Lily couldn't help but shudder, hearing his bold declaration. She subtly glanced at him, wondering what had changed in the young man she used to know.Offering full protection, right when Caleb had just made his standing clear, wasn't a simple situation.'Did he just shut Caleb back?' Lukas's heart stirred.The others in the hall paused whatever they were doing, some still having their wine cups hanging in their hands, as they all shifted their attention to Antonio, each eye bearing mixed emotions.''Full protection?'' Enrico questioned, his eyes narrowing in doubt.Even though Antonio had gone for a higher percentage of shares and equity, the offers in return were just too alluring, so attractive that the businessman in Enrico couldn't help b
''Aren't you afraid of retaliation?'' Enrico asked, his eyes knitting with worry.''I mean… you just got back from-''''Prison? Yes, and thanks for reminding me about that.'' Antonio cut him off.''I didn't mean it that way,'' Enrico sucked his lips.It had been two hours since the end of the dinner, as it was cancelled halfway through. No one had the mood to dine or bring up further deals after the momentary face off by Antonio and Caleb.Hence, they all scattered after a few exchanges of pleasantries, leaving the private estate in a dead silence.Afterwards, Antonio headed for a high-class restaurant in his gang's territory, having the place just for himself for tonight's meeting.Snipers and gunmen stood at strategic places, and even while he drove to the private estate, he had protection from snipers who could shoot a couple of kilometres away.Enrico didn't immediately follow him. He went to his mansion first, and from there, he used the subway in the slum to head to the address
''Since when did you notice?'' Gaspar laughed, extricating himself from the dark passage in the restaurant.''Since you started railing me from the private estate.'' Antonio bit the sizzling pork meat, his back, facing Gaspar, who drew in closer.''Well, I must say you're quite efficient, nothing short of the new ruler of a Mafia Dynasty.'' The tall frame of Gaspar came into light, as he dragged a chair and sat opposite Antonio.Silence enveloped the dimly lit restaurant as Gaspar watched Antonio munch on the juicy meat. Both of them didn't say anything for a few minutes, until Gaspar eventually broke the lingering silence with a cough.''I didn't expect you to go against Caleb that quickly, knowing fully well the one behind him.'' Gaspar's eyes turned solemn, his earlier cheeky expression now gone, replaced by a firm gaze.The fork in Antonio's left hand hung mid-air, his eyes looking distant before momentarily sighing.''What do you take the Lorenzo Empire for?'' Antonio snickered.
The Special Bureau of Intelligence, SBI stood as the most powerful multinational intelligence and security agency that worked at the global level, fending off the encroaching power of the Mafia Dynasties, as it kept the fragile balance in the world.The SBI operated in almost all countries, and its prowess as the only organization that could rival the Mafia organizations wasn't to be trifled with.Just like one would expect, SBI had many agents that worked for it. From the undercover agents to the trained fighters, and the myriad of special forces, and battalions.SBI wasn't just limited to security and combat forces, it also had different research facilities across the world at strategic places, including nuclear plants, bioweapon research, and even research facilities related to space.No one knew where the headquarters of SBI was located. At least that information was oblivious to its agents.Inside a large submarine base, in the depths of the sea, one could see different SBI agent
''Y-you.'' Dr Mike's face turned ashen, void of blood.''The… the bodyguard?'' His jaw dropped, realizing that Leonardo had entered the theatre room with them, impersonating one of the male nurses.''You sure are naive if you think you can harm Boss's brother without getting caught.'' Leonardo's soulless voice rang in Dr Mike's ears, making his entire figure tremble.''See, I didn't want to take part in this at all, I can explain, my family was-''''Dr Mike, it's time.''Just as he was about to go on a rant, he was cut off by the voice of a female nurse, informing him that the short break was over, and they had to get back to the surgery.Dr Mike swallowed with difficulty, exchanging looks with Leonardo. His mind was in chaos, should he go and finish his job or stay here and listen to what Leonardo had to say?With every second that ticked, his life could be snuffed out at any moment, and not just his alone, but also his family.''Go back there, act as though everything is normal, fin
'How did I get into this mess?' Dr Mike bit his lips, as he collected the scalpel from the nurse beside him, cutting a tissue.The theatre room was suspended in the usual silence that one would expect. However, this silence was driving him nuts.Dr Mike's back was drenched in cold sweat, his forehead covered by beads of sweat as he focused his eyes on each anatomical component.The further the surgery proceeded, the more his heart raced, and at some point, he had to close his eyes as he struggled for breath.Phew!He drew in a long breath, then released a heavy sigh. There was no point worrying now. Leonardo had listed the options he had, and now it all depended on his ability.Well, he wasn't the only surgeon here. He tilted his head to the right, the other surgeon entering his vision.Her glasses were made from a thin frame, and her strawberry-gold hair was tightly packed in her headwear.He could see her eyes knitting, as she observed from a magnifying lens and the big light sourc
Beep!Beep!Beep!Dr Mike used the brief moment of light out to roll across the floor, escaping the reach of the crazy assassin.Soon enough, the theatre regained its luminance. However, Dr Mike was appalled to see the female nurse's knife pointing at his chest.Bang!The sound of gunshots reverberated in everyone's ears, making some fall to the ground, while others covered their ears, their hearts racing, as it beat against their chests.'W-what's happening?' This was the question that clouded everyone's thinking, but now was not the time to solve a murder mystery or a crime scene.They needed to fend for themselves and leave the theatre alive.Thud.Dr Mike saw the lifeless body of the female nurse collapse to the floor, making his eyes widen in trepidation.'S-she's dead?' Dr Mike's lips quivered, as a whisper left his mouth.Before he could regain his composure, though…Bang!Another gunshot rang in the air. This time around, Dr Mike dived towards the wall, as he tried to find a s