The notorious mafia boss brought his mute daughter to a quiet diner. She had never spoken a single word in her life-until she pointed a trembling finger at the tired waitress and whispered, “Mom.” The boss froze, his cup shattering on the floor. He slowly stood up, locked eyes with the woman, and growled…

The crystal connected with the side of her head with a sickening crack. Silvia crumpled to the floor, the syringe skittering across the hardwood.

Lorenzo’s eyes widened in shock, but his reflexes were lethal. He raised the gun, aiming squarely at my chest.

“Bitch,” he hissed, his finger tightening on the trigger.

Chapter 4: The Poisoned Apple

BANG.

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