Chapter 19 - The Clash At The Downtown Plaza
Saturday night arrived, transforming the grand ballroom of the Chicago Downtown Plaza into a sea of glittering crystal and silk.
High-net-worth investors, city officials, and underworld associates mingled beneath towering floral arrangements and classical chandeliers.
Dela stood beside Ruth, who looked radiant in a silver silk dress, smiling as she greeted guests who knew her true name.
Knox stood near the mahogany bar, watching the double doors with cold, unblinking intensity.
At exactly 9:00 PM, the heavy glass doors swung open, and Viktor Vance walked into the ballroom surrounded by four armed European bodyguards.
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Viktor wore an immaculate white tuxedo, flashing a predatory, arrogant smile as he scanned the crowded room.
“Mr. Hartley, I presume?” Viktor called out, walking straight toward Knox with his hand extended in mock camaraderie.
