Chapter 19 - Preston Makes A Desperate Final Move That Backfires Completely
Wait—Preston was already taken away. Let's adjust Chapter 19 to focus on the betrayal within the room or an unexpected accomplice. Let's make it: An Unexpected Accomplice Steps Out From The Shadows.
The emergency backup generator kicked in two seconds later, flooding the subterranean vault with harsh, flickering yellow light.
Standing near the heavy steel exit door, holding a silenced pistol aimed directly at Gary, was the syndicate’s own chief legal counsel, Marcus.
“It’s over, Gary. The old era of the Moretti family died tonight,” Marcus said calmly, his hand steady as he gripped the firearm.
Rocco lunged toward him with lightning speed, but two hidden enforcers behind Marcus raised assault rifles, pinning Rocco in place.
“Don't be a fool, Marcus. You think the other capos will let you take over the syndicate?” Gary asked, his voice entirely steady.
“I don't need the capos, Gary. I sold the entire Moretti logistics network to a rival cartel in Chicago an hour ago,” Marcus smiled.
Claire slowly reached inside her coat pocket, her fingers brushing against her encrypted satellite phone linked directly to federal homeland security.
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“You sold our logistics network, Marcus? Check your encrypted tablet,” Claire said with a chilling, confident smile.
Marcus frowned, pulling a small device from his pocket, only to watch the screen display a flashing red remote wipe notification.
