Chapter Sixty-eight

The air was thick with tension as Brenda and Damien anxiously waited for any news about her kidnapped sister. Damien stood by her side, his face etched with worry. They had been through hell and back in their search for Ralia, and now, they were at a breaking point. Damien with his best friend and partner, Oscar had connections in the dangerous world of the mafia, and together, they had been pulling every string, making every deal, just to get closer to the truth. The trail had led them to Alfred, the merciless enemy with a sinister reputation. Deep down, Damien was certain that Alfred was the one responsible for Ralia’s disappearance, but they needed confirmation. Damien’s heart raced with fury as he paced back and forth in the room. The weight of anguish and determination settled heavily upon him, etching deep lines of worry across his face. The walls seemed to close in, suffocating him with their silence. It had been four days since Ralia, had gone missing, and now Damien was certa