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Kingpin's Gambit: Shadows of The Syndicate

Chapter 2 Betrayal at the Hilltop Manor

Word Count: 1150    |    Released on: 19/08/2025

security personnel's was no ordinary person and m

come out till I give the signal" he turned t

be alright?" Te

ncess, daddy woul

Tessa. She wondered why a bunch of thugs

them was t

eak into their house despite

ey survi

e they policemen would arrive,

tened and was almost wetting her panties with sweat and u

t someth

ose her life and cause grief to her parents. Worse, she fear

loser and ran upstairs to their room. They hid in a secret room

o had infiltrated his home and causing chaos. He used both h

knives and the cries of those taken down, everywhere seemed to be deathly calm. It

of the wardrobe; she left the secret room door a

entered the room. Without a second thought, Tessa ran out

trailed off as she realized the man standing befo

ly, the man cocked his gun and pointed it towards th

s. They didn't want know who had taken the fatal blow. Kiera prayed

, James hugged them tightly. She opened her eyes properly to find out

t you both", he said

as going to be an experienced th

shaken. Kiera dashed to the bathroom to get a cloth and a bowl of water while James held he

to her to calm her nerves. They equally administere

hugs in the uniform of our gu

at James and his look of assurance steadied her. He checked

ent has shaken her to the core. We

"We should call the family doctor inste

heart sank at the pitiable sight of her daughter. Her skin pale like a gh

e he was examining Tessa, James seemed to be lost in thoughts. The wor

: someone amongst his guards

gistered, so access to the gate included scanning and ID cards. It

ment ends, he swore to

ctions on what to do. She still had the same questions about the thug attack,

s came back, the doctor was still giving out instructions in a low voi

pposite him. "You did a great job today and I'm glad nothi

d. "Are you okay?" His eyes were filled with compassion and guilt. "

preventing us? She thought. She felt she was

You did your best and fought for us, nobody lost their lives.

a gun. Where did you learn how to handle a gun and

elf or develop fear because I got you, every step of the

ly?" She

ated and excited voices filling the air. The p

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Kingpin's Gambit: Shadows of The Syndicate
Kingpin's Gambit: Shadows of The Syndicate
“Tessa Smith was born into the perfect life-wealth, fame, and love. As the only child of a renowned business tycoon and his elegant housewife, her days were filled with luxury, private tutors, and the unwavering belief that she would someday inherit her father's empire. Groomed to be graceful, admired by fans, and adored by the media, Tessa's world seemed idyllic-until it shattered in a single, tragic moment. One fateful evening, masked intruders breached their heavily guarded island manor. Her mother, Kiera, answering the door with love and peace in her heart, was murdered in cold blood. That night rewrote Tessa's future. No longer driven by wealth or societal expectations, she chose a path that no one-least of all her father-had prepared her for: justice. Despite opposition, Tessa joined the force, quickly rising through the ranks as a brilliant, fearless detective. She cracked impossible cases and earned her place in a male-dominated world. Alongside her partner and love interest, Caleb Milanowski-a sharp-minded officer from humble beginnings-the duo formed an unstoppable team, both in investigations and in life. But just when they thought they'd found peace, a final case emerged: expose a powerful, faceless kingpin who had evaded justice for decades. Through riddles and coded messages, the truth led Tessa to a devastating revelation-one that would test her loyalty, threaten her relationship, and force her to choose between love, legacy, and the truth. In a gripping battle between duty and blood, Tessa is thrust into the heart of betrayal. To restore peace to a nation, she must dismantle the criminal empire that may be rooted in her very own family. A tale of love, loss, vengeance, and truth-where every secret comes with a price.”
1 Chapter 1 The Smiths2 Chapter 2 Betrayal at the Hilltop Manor3 Chapter 3 Master Draco4 Chapter 4 Tread with caution5 Chapter 5 A warning from the shadows6 Chapter 6 The Name He Cannot Deny7 Chapter 7 Beneath the Storm.....8 Chapter 8 Love and Dangers9 Chapter 9 Whispers after the storm10 Chapter 10 One question too many and everything fell apart11 Chapter 11 Torn apart12 Chapter 12 Not again!!13 Chapter 13 She smells trouble14 Chapter 14 The man at the window15 Chapter 15 Back to finish what I have started 16 Chapter 16 Before Dawn finds us17 Chapter 17 The brutal cost of sacrifices.18 Chapter 18 Drawn Back into the Shadows' grasp19 Chapter 19 Back to finish what I have started II20 Chapter 20 In and Out21 Chapter 21 The Enemy had my father's face22 Chapter 22 A Father's breaking point23 Chapter 23 I have to make a promise to my mother 24 Chapter 24 Walking down in Memory Lane25 Chapter 25 The Looming Storm26 Chapter 26 Ignore the shadows' warning and feel the wrath27 Chapter 27 The long road to death28 Chapter 28 The Long Road to Death II29 Chapter 29 Thank God mummy is Alive30 Chapter 30 The Grim Life Ahead31 Chapter 31 You can't be a detective!!32 Chapter 32 The making of a detective33 Chapter 33 It's show time!!34 Chapter 34 Putting things in place35 Chapter 35 Investigation begins36 Chapter 36 This was not what we were expecting37 Chapter 37 Caught him in the act38 Chapter 38 At a crossroad39 Chapter 39 Working on another alternative40 Chapter 40 The new member41 Chapter 41 She might be my new mom42 Chapter 42 The waves and tides43 Chapter 43 The Scariest Shadow of them all44 Chapter 44 More investigation45 Chapter 45 The negotiation46 Chapter 46 A clash with the fire breathers47 Chapter 47 We were never really a team48 Chapter 48 Making plans49 Chapter 49 Making plans II