Chapter 11 - Elias Tests Maeve’s Loyalty With A Dangerous Trap
The following afternoon, Gabriel approached Maeve in the courtyard while Elias was locked in a meeting downstairs.
“Mr. Marchetti asked me to give you this,” Gabriel said, handing her a heavy manila envelope sealed with wax.
“What is inside?” Maeve asked, her heart skipping a beat as she looked at the ominous red seal.
“Proof that a rival syndicate offered your family five million dollars to hand over our shipping dock security codes,” Gabriel lied smoothly.
Maeve’s eyes widened in horror as she stared at the fabricated document Gabriel manufactured just to test her reaction.
“This is a lie! I didn't take any money!” Maeve protested, dropping the envelope onto the stone bench.
“Mr. Marchetti wants to know if you intend to walk out that gate with our secrets tonight,” Gabriel pressed relentlessly.
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“Tell him I am not going anywhere,” Maeve said, her voice shaking with a mixture of fear and righteous anger.
Gabriel watched her closely, jotting down notes on his digital tablet before turning on his heel and walking away.
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