Chapter 7 - Mia Demands Answers While Tensions Flare Among Guards
Back in the ballroom, Mia paced behind a mahogany pillar, her patience completely exhausted by the endless waiting and terrifying silence.
She marched directly up to Marco, who was lowering his radio after receiving the latest update from the upper floor.
“I want to know what is happening right now,” Mia demanded, keeping her voice low so Lily wouldn't hear the panic in her tone.
Marco looked down at the caterer, recognizing the stubborn fire in her eyes that mirrored Dominic’s own intensity.
“Your daughter helped us uncover an assassination attempt tonight, Ms. Carter,” Marco said flatly.
“That doesn't mean you have the right to keep us locked in a room like prisoners!” Mia retorted sharply.
“The man who broke in tonight is part of an elite syndicate that has declared war on the Moretti family,” Marco explained with grim seriousness.
“Leaving this house right now is a guaranteed death sentence for both of you.”
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Mia swallowed hard, looking down at Lily, who was quietly drawing circles in the dust on a nearby side table.
She realized with a sinking heart that Marco was entirely right.
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