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