Chapter 44
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Sanchez walked into the lavish office of Andreas, the head of the DiMarco Empire. He could feel the tension in the air as he approached the desk where Andreas was seated.

Andreas looked up at Sanchez with a cold expression on his face. "You're back so soon, Sanchez. I hope you have good news for me."

Sanchez took a deep breath before speaking. "I'm sorry, Supo. But I an issue to announce."

"What is that?" Andreas asked.

'The deal was hijacked by men in masks. I tried to fight them off, but they were too many. I don't know where they came from or who they were working for."

Andreas's eyes widened in shock. "Hijacked? How could this happen?" he demanded.

"I don't know, Supo. It was unexpected and I wasn't prepared. I am sorry," Sanchez pleaded.

"No," Andreas said and stood from where he sat. "This is wrong. This has never happened and it is strange."

"My thoughts exactly, Supo..."

"Shush!" Andreas commanded. "Your thoughts? Do you know how much the deal is worth? Do you know what th
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