Chapter 27
Author: Mystic Muse
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Virgil stared back at Adam, his expression unreadable. He knew he had underestimated Adam, and that he was dealing with someone far more powerful than he had initially thought.

For a moment, Virgil considered his options. He could either back down and release Adam's family, or he could escalate the situation and see where it led.

In the end, Virgil made his decision.

He grabbed the gun at his waist and put the silencer on. Adam immediately prepared himself, ready to take down Virgil the moment the gun was pointed at him. However, Adam was not prepared for what happened next.

Virgil aimed the gun at the two masked men who were lying on the ground, and without a word, he pulled the trigger twice in quick succession. The two men didn't even have time to react before they were shot in the head.

Adam was left stunned, unable to comprehend what he had just witnessed. He had never seen someone kill so ruthlessly and efficiently before. And yet, at the same time, he knew that Virgil had just
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