Chapter 5 - The Silent Shield
Every man in the room froze, terrified by the sudden display of anger from the silent boss.
Salvatore didn’t look at Victor; his piercing eyes were locked entirely on Tessa’s pale, terrified face.
He raised his hands slowly, signing a message meant only for her.
Are you okay?
Tessa swallowed hard, fighting back tears as she subtly shook her head no.
Salvatore’s gaze shifted to Victor, his expression turning to pure, unfiltered ice.
He snapped his fingers, and two massive guards immediately stepped forward, grabbing Victor by the shoulders.
“What is the meaning of this, Sal?” Victor shouted, panic replacing his arrogant smirk.
Salvatore didn’t speak a single word, simply gesturing toward the heavy oak doors with a flick of his wrist.
As Victor was dragged out of the mansion screaming, Salvatore looked back at Tessa.
May you like
Your debt is gone, he signed, his face softening just a fraction.
Tessa had never felt so safe in a room full of monsters.
