Rise Of The Mafia Lord

Chapter 38. The Shadow Broker

Xavier, Sofia, and Maximus stood outside the ruins of the mansion, the dust settling around them.

"It's done," Sofia whispered, her eyes scanning the destruction.

Xavier's gaze locked onto the rubble. "The Order is dismantled."

Maximus nodded. "But at what cost?"

Xavier's thoughts turned to Ava, who had sacrificed herself to reveal The Archon's identity.

"Ava's sacrifice won't be forgotten," Xavier said.

Sofia's hand found Xavier's. "We've made a difference."

But amidst the triumph, Xavier's unease grew. The Archon's words echoed in his mind: "You'll never stop the Order."

Suddenly, Xavier's phone buzzed – an unknown number.

"Xavier," a low voice said, "The Archon was just a pawn."

Xavier's grip on his phone tightened. "Who is this?"

The line went dead.

Xavier's eyes locked onto Sofia's. "It's not over."

Sofia's gaze narrowed. "What's happening?"

Xavier's jaw clenched. "There's another player in the shadows."

Their journey was far from over.

As they walked away from the rubble, Xavier