Chapter 20: Shadows of Power
Luca's empire wasn't built on charm and wealth alone. It was guarded with blood, war, and strategy.
Dmitri Ivanov—his most ruthless enemy—had once been his ally, until greed turned him venomous. Years ago, Dmitri had tried to kill Luca in a staged car accident. Luca survived. Dmitri lost his chance. But even now, the man hadn't stopped clawing his way back into Luca's world, hungering for control, for dominance.
A message arrived that morning—an encrypted file from Luca's most trusted informer.
Dmitri was at it again.
Plotting. Manipulating. Targeting Luca's businesses, his investors, and trying to turn the market against him.
Luca's jaw clenched as he read through the detailed report. The bastard was persistent.
He immediately called his team, locking the mansion in high alert. "Tell everyone," he ordered. "Ivanov is on the move. I want eyes on every corner of my territory."
His voice was firm. His expression unreadable.
No one was going to take what he built.
Not while he was breathing.