Chapter 4 - FEEDING THE WOLVES
Returning to the mansion felt like stepping onto a theatrical stage. Dominic found Serena in the sunroom, sipping mimosa and reading a fashion magazine. When he entered, her face lit up with a brilliant, practiced smile. "Morning, my love," she purred, standing to wrap her arms around his neck.
Dominic kissed her forehead, suppressing the violent urge to snap her neck. "Morning. I have a long day ahead. Marcus and I need to finalize the logistics for the new dock shipments."
"Don't work too hard," she whispered, trailing a manicured fingernail down his chest. "We have a wedding to plan, remember?"
"I haven't forgotten a thing," Dominic replied smoothly.
Later that afternoon, Dominic sat at his desk, perfectly aware of the little black device taped beneath the wood. Marcus sat across from him, sipping espresso, the very picture of a loyal lieutenant.
"The feds are sniffing around Pier Forty-Seven," Dominic lied effortlessly, pitching his voice so the recorder would pick up every syllable of his 'anxiety'. "We need a massive diversion. I'm moving the entire weapons cache from the northern warehouse to the old shipyard on the south side. Tomorrow night. Midnight. It's risky, but if we don't move it, the DEA will seize it by Friday."
Marcus’s eyes widened slightly, a micro-expression of predatory triumph that Dominic caught instantly. "All of it, Dom? That's a massive payload. You sure you want to move it all at once? We'll be exposed."
"We have no choice," Dominic said, leaning back. "I'll be there personally to oversee the transfer. Just me and a skeleton crew. I don't want a massive footprint. I need you to secure the perimeter."
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"You got it, boss. I'll make sure the perimeter is tight," Marcus said, his voice dripping with faux concern. "Nobody gets in or out without my say-so."
As Marcus left the office, Dominic permitted himself a grim smile. The bait was set. A massive shipment, a vulnerable boss, and an isolated location. It was exactly the kind of irresistible opportunity a traitor needed to execute a clean assassination and seize power.
