ter

a's

calculated move, but instead, I found myself desiring her. The last thing I

abandon a life of luxury and protection under a powerful patron. She could have

d to ignore. She was meant to be a mere asset, a chess piece to move. Now, things h

work for me no matter what. For a hacker who was meant to be tough, she was really easy

I'll help you look for them and bring them to you safely

he cost of working for me meant your soul, you have to lose a piece of yourself. However, y

voice barely above a whisper, as

scle in on my turf," I said, my tone even. "They've been a pain in my ass for too long. I need someone to dig up the dirt on them, find

our first task

She asked, staring at me in a hopeful manner but honestly, I couldn't care less i

ou'll know too much and trust me, they might be after your head." I s

snapped but immediately took in a deep brea

'll reunite you with your family. But it'll be much bette

e with them. And don't think you can use them as leverage against me either. Or try t

, trying not to sound

see an unlocked room, everything you'll need is in there. You're not to leave unless I say s

tion gave way to a spark of enthusiasm, her eyes lighting up with interest as she tapped away. Yet, her

r with a reputation for infiltrating even the most secure systems. As she wor

knew better than to trust her completely. Astrid was a wild card, and I had no doubt she'd try

ir audacity was starting to grate on me. They seemed to think they could encroach on my territory with impunity, flexing their muscles

h dirt on the Ivanos, but they had returned empty-handed. The family had covered their tracks with impressive

up?" I asked, no

reclining in her seat with a nonchalant air, her legs stretched out on the

ASAP, and be caref

g, "Whatever," before

tion. The screen displayed a familiar name: Vincent. He is

my voice st

We've got a tip on the Marcello shipment to the Ivano family. It's

yalty once and for all. "Good," I said firmly. "Get everything in place. I want that shipment intercepted

action in his voice. He was the one I could trust with jobs of this

ow what