Chapter 3

After that incident Edoardo was in thoughts his footsteps echoed through dimly lit bar as he approached Antonio. He glanced up from polishing the glass, his expression mix of concern and understanding as he saw his friend's troubled demeanor.

He told Antonio that he is now going back home as he was going to sort his thoughts.As he made his way out to the door Antonio from the bar station bid his friend farewell and said," I hope you can sort it out, and remember I will always there for you".

Edoardo looked his way and gave him a reassuring smile and replied," I appreciate it more than you know".

With that Edoardo stepped out in cool night air , the weight of his decisions heavy on his shoulders as he made his way out to his car.

Meanwhile, In dimly lit room in the other side of the city , a different scene was unfolding The air was thick with tension as a man stood before his boss bruised and battered from recent altercation.

" Boss, Is it really necessary".his voice tinged with uncertainty looked at his formidable employer.

" Does it matter". The boss replied his voice cold and detached, a shadowy figure whose presence was demanding attention. He reached out for a cigarette the man next to him obediently lighted it up. He took a long drag of cigarettes while thinking about something.

The room was filled with heavy silence broken only by the sound of man's laboured breathing.

"Boss I took care of it". He said after he beat up the man in front of him."He won't be a problem i made sure of it".

The man spoke, desperation creeping into his voice

"I ...am..so.sorry boss, I won't do it again, please let me go, I will leave this city forever and never return please forgive me this once".

The boss's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through the haze of smoke as he regarded the man before him,"And What makes you so sure? You know I don't give second chances".

The beaten man's resolve faltered and the the guy who beaten him met his boss unwavering stare his voice trembled, as he spoke," I swear boss he won't cross us again. Please, give me another chance. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right".

For a long moment his expression remained unchanged

As he considered his options. Finally, with a dismissive wave of his hand he spoke in voice with finality.

"Very well But remember this is your last chance. Fail me again and there will be consequences."

With a silent nod of understanding, the beaten man quickly made his exit, leaving the boss in dimly lit room with his thoughts and smoke of his cigarette for his company.Smoke from his cigarette curled lazily

In the air weaving intricate patterns in the dim light.

As he stood their in his thoughts for a moment silence, reigned supreme broken only by the faint hum of city outside. His mind churned with a mixture of calculation and contemplation weighing the consequences of his decision which will follow him. He knew all too well about the balance of power that governed this world and the importance of maintaining the control at all cost.

Meanwhile, Edoardo found himself lost in his sea of thoughts as he navigated the familiar streets . The event of the evening weighed his mind heavily, casting a shadow over his every thought and action.He couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty that gripped him the nagging doubt that lingered at the back of his mind.

As he drove his thoughts drifted back to the conversation he had shared with Antonio his friend's words of support echoing in his ears. He knew that he needed time to sort through his thoughts, to make sense of the chaos. And though the road ahead was uncertain he drew strength from the knowledge that he was not alone in his journey.

To be continued.......

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