Claus had first grown suspicious of the man when he noticed him lurking near Mia's game table for an extended period. His behavior was unusual; he seemed too interested in Mia's game, even though there were other attractions in the casino.As the man continued to hover around, Claus decided to follow him discreetly. He kept a safe distance, observing as the man occasionally exchanged glances with other individuals in the crowd. Claus's instincts told him that something wasn't right.The tension heightened when the man finally left Mia's vicinity and made his way towards a discreet back door. Claus knew that he had to follow, even if it meant leaving Mia momentarily.He watched as the man knocked lightly on the back door, which opened to reveal the concealed entrance. Claus couldn't afford to let the man out of his sight, so he slipped through the door just as it was closing.In the hallway behind the casino, Claus trailed the man, his senses on high alert. He watched as the man entere

Chapter 73As Mia slowly regained consciousness, she felt groggy and disoriented. Her head throbbed, and it took her a moment to realize that she was tied to a chair in a dimly lit room. Panic set in as the memories of being captured flooded back.She tried to speak, her voice coming out weak and shaky. "Let me go," she demanded, her eyes darting around the room, trying to make sense of her surroundings.“oh dear, that’s too fast. I didn’t expect you to be awake this soon. Are you an alcoholic?” Daniel teased. “What did you do to me? Mia asked, visibly shaken from the realization that now hits her. “Nothing much, just a few of my tricks. Welcome back to life.” Daniel said still grinning. The man she had been playing roulette with, Daniel, was no longer wearing a smile. He regarded her with a cold, detached look. “what do you want from me?” Mia yelled. The rope she is being tied with tightens around her wrist and she winches."Don’t do that to yourself 'cause I would not do that to

With the plan in motion and their new ally, Daniel, by their side, Claus and Mia returned to their positions in the casino. The atmosphere was tense, and time was running out as El Patrio and Sergio's arrival grew imminent.Mia resumed her role as a distraction, using her charm and charisma to keep the attention of the men in the vicinity. Claus, still in constant communication with Carol, kept a close watch on the potential targets they had identified earlier.As the minutes ticked away, the casino's energy surged. People filled the room, and the anticipation of El Patrio and Sergio's arrival hung in the air like a storm about to break.Claus signaled to Mia that they needed to remain vigilant. He knew that their success hinged on precise timing and coordination. The stakes were high, but they were determined to see their mission through to the end, no matter the cost.Mia, dressed in her alluring gown, moved gracefully through the casino, catching the eye of many as she made her way

The Beast sat in his darkened, high-security lair, watching the viral video of the casino incident with mounting fury. The video captured the chaotic scene, the wine-spilled shirt, the lady's frantic attempts to clean it, and the momentary eruption of violence when El Patrio had shot the man who recorded it live.It was abundantly clear to the Beast that this video had drawn the police to the casino, creating an unforeseen mess in the midst of their carefully orchestrated plans. His eyes burned with anger as he grasped the gravity of the situation."This is your doing, El Patrio," he muttered to himself, his voice laced with disdain.Fueled by frustration, the Beast reached for his phone and attempted to call El Patrio. He needed answers, and he needed them now. However, his calls went unanswered, and the growing sense of unease in the Beast's gut intensified.Growing impatient, the Beast turned to his loyal men, who were stationed around him, awaiting orders. "Get me El Patrio, now.

As Sergio hurriedly went to the secret storage area to retrieve Rick and the baby, he was filled with a sense of urgency. Time was of the essence, and they needed to act swiftly to reunite with Claus, Carol, and Daniel and find a way to escape the grasp of the Beast's men.When Sergio arrived at the storage area, he found Rick sitting there, holding the baby in his arms. The baby was crying inconsolably, and Rick looked distraught."Sergio, please, you have to help us," Rick pleaded, his voice filled with desperation. "The baby is sick. It's been hours since he had anything to eat or drink."Sergio's heart sank as he realized the gravity of the situation. He took a closer look at the baby, who appeared flushed and unwell. It was clear that the baby needed immediate attention."I'll get water for the baby," Sergio said, his concern evident. He rushed out of the storage area, determined to find water to help the infant.However, when Sergio returned with a container of water, he was met