The Silent Duality
am into the room. The air was cool, and the sound of birds chirping outside brought a rare sense of peace. But this morn
s just f
light steps, he walked to Sofia's room. The door was slightly ajar, revealing the
at at the edge of her bed
Wake up. Papa has a su
sed. In a small, sleepy voice, she
omething in her tone t
ly. "Today, Papa is just for S
g at Leo with a hopeful gaze. "Really, Pap
with his hand. "Papa has the da
arms around Leo's neck. "I want to go to the
her back. "Alright t
le breeze carried the distinct scent of the ocean. Sofia immediately kicked
ld!" she squealed, laughing
walked closer and took her hand. "Be
o pick something up from the s
ow, that's a pretty one. Do
make a seash
nt colors and shapes. Every now and then, Sofia giggled when the wav
and, enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Sofia carefully arra
ooked at Leo with a serious expr
o her. "Yes,
always be busy?" Her voic
m embrace. "Papa will try, sweetheart. I'm sorry if I
rested her head against Leo's chest, list
er, she whis
sweeth
d sincerely. "In this world,
ouldn't describe. He pressed a gentle kiss to the top of her head, c
he whispered. "I promise, Papa
. "Don't just promise, o
"Of course, sweethear
nd feeling the soft ocean breeze. At that moment, Leo realized nothi
*
n, though his eyes carried a dangerous glint. He listened to his subordinate's report with
her funds are frozen, and she can't even afford he
nd picked up his cigar. "And
ard, hesitating befo
of smoke, savoring the tension before letting out a quiet c
e. But what Ricardo hadn't expected was the speed and precision of
war, and he wasn't ready for that. Besides, Leo had too many allies in the criminal
hose ano
"Spread rumors that Leo has gone soft, that he's
at Leo was no longer as strong as before. If people started doubting him, en
id an envelope across the table. Santiago picked it
e girl.
rdered. "But don't do
with slight confusion. "So
know that I can reach anything he loves.
him with a serious expression. Without a word, Leo's right
asked, frowning as h
he front door," Rafael replied.
of the envelope and p
instantl
maybe at school or while she was with her nanny
of her before
turned white. His eyes remained fixed on the phot
ca
t came from. This wasn't just a warning it was proof t
cold, understanding that something serious
fury rising inside him. Then, in one swift motion, he tore t
alm but laced with a dangerous edge. "I want to know about
d. "I'll tak
playing defense. He knew Ricardo to
CCTV, question anyone who might have seen something. I wan
on it im
into his chair, pressing his
never cared who the target was or who had to fall for
rget was hi
ofia to weaken him, then he had just
dn't sta
regretted the day he decide