Chapter 138

• VALENTINA
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• My heart kept a steady thump against my ribs. I gripped the silenced pistol tighter, my thumb resting near the safety, and scanned the fence line one last time. The factory sat ahead like a rotting beast, rusted walls tagged with faded graffiti, broken windows staring back dark and empty. I gave Vito a quick nod. He moved first, bolt cutters already in hand, and snipped the chain-link with soft, precise clicks that barely carried on the night air.