Chapter 4 - A Whisper in the Dark.
The opportunity finally arrived two days later during a heavy thunderstorm.
The power grid flickered, causing the mansion's security cameras to briefly reboot.
Carla brought a tray of hot tea into the master study where Massimo sat in the dark.
He was staring out at the pouring rain, looking more defeated than ever.
"Leave the tray on the desk, Carla," he murmured without turning his wheelchair around.
Instead of leaving, the housekeeper took a deep breath and locked the heavy oak doors.
Massimo spun his chair around, his cold gray eyes narrowing in suspicion.
Carla fell to her knees and pulled the wrapped napkin from her pocket.
She poured out the crushed remains of the pill and frantically explained everything Albert had told her.
She told him about the paralytic toxin, the fake diagnosis, and the secret glances between Dean and Camille.
Massimo remained terrifyingly silent for a long time.
The only sound in the room was the violent thunder rattling the windowpanes.
His knuckles turned white as he gripped the armrests of his wheelchair.
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A dark, dangerous fire reignited in his eyes that had been missing for six months.
He did not yell or act recklessly, but the aura of the deadly mafia boss had fully returned.
