Chapter 12

Nicholas' POV

I looked in the direction from where the gunshot had originated and spotted one of Angelo's men, standing with his hand in the air. He fired another shot into the air before aiming it at us. My men swiftly drew their guns and aimed them at the guards, forming a protective barrier around me.

"Enough!" Angelo snapped as he stood up from his seat.

"Put that gun down, Zack!" he commanded, and I signaled my men to lower their weapons as well. Everyone complied, gradually lowering their guns.

Zack approached Angelo and pointed at Josiah, anger evident in his voice.

"That's him! That's the man who ordered his boys to shoot at us, killing two of our men," he accused. Angelo raised his hand, silencing him. I approached Angelo, and we shook hands before taking our seats.

"My goods were hijacked en route to me. Do you know anything about that?" he inquired, puffing on his cigar.

"I only received information about it upon my arrival. I had nothing to do with it," I replied firmly.

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