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46: Don't let me fall

"Do you even have real bullets in that gun, sweetheart, or is that part of the act too?" I taunted, the sound of movement catching my attention. Pressing the gun's barrel against the girl's head, I demanded, "Come out. Show yourself."

A large man emerged, dragging Madeline with him. His strong arm was wrapped tightly around her neck, but her defiant spirit remained evident in her furious gaze.

"Mr. Racini, a pleasure to finally meet you." The man's gruff voice carried an authentic Italian accent, and his stylish attire hinted at affluence. He calmly aimed his gun at Madeline's temple.

It was a standoff I couldn't afford to risk.

"Now that the pleasantries are over, why don't you enlighten me? What is the true purpose of all this?" I inched closer to the open wall, stealing a quick glance through the adjacent door.

"You should already know," he replied, amusement evident in his voice. He moved closer to the opening as well, a wicked smile on his face.

At that moment, I made up my
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