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Kingpin's Gambit: Shadows of The Syndicate

Chapter 5 A warning from the shadows

Word Count: 1219    |    Released on: 19/08/2025

orror for Kiera after she saw

d do. For it may likely cost you your life

nky for a long time" Tessa looked up at her

one, it would be an easy thing to do only that she was

ome clean, or maybe, he was scar

e was something she never thought she would do in her e

t her in worry as she wa

tried to ask her many times but she's out of my reach

htly. At first fear gripped Kiera, then she felt warmth b

nd worried? Is it because of what happened that

e and looked back to Tessa and shook her h

ly daughter that things would never be t

lthough I'm scared, I'm still

will be fine" Tessa co

band had over the phone. She had secretly told her mum of her findings as a text and he

meetings; more like stalked him. What she

sit her mom to conclude what

g to herself and ignoring James. Finally, a new

tness all of this" Mary, Kiera's mother spoke

e mom" Kiera

hould leave him, I'm proud of every

ld be involved in such" Kiera whimpered

You know, he might have the bad egg

he wasn't part of anything, but his a

t someone even if they do otherwise? Right now, you have end

nt has shaken me to my core, why does it have to be my husband?

, but others have chosen their path. Let them

ppening in the city. I have to do the right thing and make an official report

port your husband all for the sake of what?! How do you

sband, why not sacrifice one man to save millions? Besides his sentence might not

o protest when a

d, she wasn't familiar with the face but she was

hank you for honoring my invit

my ple

" she pointed to a couch, while Kendra the

n and began his search. Deep down, Kiera wished James would

ly gave him a sign. He got the clue and straightening himself, he cleared his throat. K

s of your husband being involved in

ext coming from?" Ki

ary rubbed Kiera'

f this group is the shadow organization, there is no other specific information I coul

r her. She just imagine her own husband a part of a

rling, take off any doubt from your heart and live happily. The truth will surely come

on my way now" Kiera turned t

my lovely granddaught

the back that no one visited. She parked her car at a safe distance and walked back to the house,

ar her conscience was going to be the death of her.

hen she heard he

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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