Chapter 187

The leader’s cruel smile widened as he turned to his soldiers. “Get ready to show them what real pain feels like,” he commanded. The soldiers, eager to follow orders, advanced toward Alexander, Elena, Stiles, and Tracy, their faces masked with grim determination.

Just as they were about to inflict their brutality, the leader’s phone rang. Annoyed, he answered the call with a snarl. After a few terse exchanges, his expression shifted to one of shock and then nervousness.

“Sir,” one of his subordinates said from the other end, “our highest leader from Italy has just arrived.”

The leader’s face went pale. “What? I didn’t get any notice that he was coming.”

The subordinate’s voice was urgent. “He’s here, and he’s asking for you immediately outside”

The leader’s gaze flicked nervously to the captives. He took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure. “Fine,” he snapped. “You lot are lucky. This isn’t over, not by a long shot.”

He stormed out of the basement, leaving the soldiers behi