Alexanders Breaking Point Alexander winced as his wounds were being treated in his office.
I should have killed him when I had the chance.
His voice was raw with anger, his hands gripping the edge of the desk so tightly his knuckles turned white.
His eyes burned as he stared down at the grainy surveillance photos spread across the wooden surfaceimages of Rafael, of his men dragging Elena away, of her locked away in that goddamn penthouse like a prisoner.
Across the room, Nolan exhaled sharply, rubbing the back of his neck.
You go after him now, and youll be signing her death sentence.
Alexander clenched his jaw, barely able to contain his rage.
So what? Im supposed to sit here while he His voice cracked, but he swallowed it down.
Nolan leaned against the desk, arms crossed, watching him carefully.
You think killing Rafael fixes everything? You think he hasnt planned for that? He shook his head.
You take him out, and his men will come for Elena next.
Theyll blame her.
Shell never be safe.
Alexander turned away, breathing hard.
He knew Nolan was right, but logic didnt ease the fury simmering inside him.
She almost made it, Alexander muttered, running a hand through his hair.
His reflection in the dark window looked as wrecked as he felt.
I had her.
And Rafael knew it, Nolan said grimly.
Thats why hes tightening his grip.
Alexander squeezed his eyes shut, the memory of Elenas face as she was dragged away burned into his mind.
I cant let this happen, he murmured.
Nolan sighed.
Then we do it right.
We dont just kill himwe dismantle him.
The office was silent except for the distant hum of the city outside.
Alexander paced while Nolan sat at the desk, flipping through files and scribbling notes.
You said you found something on him, Alexander said suddenly, stopping mid-step.
Nolan nodded.
Yeah.
Rafaels not just a controlling bastardhes dirty.
His businesses, his money, everything is built on illegal deals and corruption.
If we expose him, the right people will take him down for us.
Alexander scoffed.
People like Rafael dont go to jail.
They buy their way out.
Maybe.
Nolan tapped a file on the desk.
But this time, we make sure he has nowhere to run.
Alexander stared at the stack of evidence.
It wasnt enough.
Not yet.
Nolan leaned forward.
Look, man.
I get it.
You want to put a bullet in his head.
Hell, I want to put a bullet in his head.
But you need to think about Elena.
If you act on emotion, youll get yourself killed, and shell be trapped forever.
Alexander didnt respond.
His breathing was uneven, his fingers twitching at his sides.
Give me time, Nolan said.
Let me dig deeper.
Theres something bigger hereI can feel it.
If we do this right, we dont just free Elena.
We destroy him.
Alexander exhaled sharply, forcing himself to listen.
His body was wired for violence, for action.
But deep down, he knew Nolan was right.
If he wanted to save Elena, he had to be smart.
Just as Alexander was about to respond, his phone vibrated on the desk.
He grabbed it instantly, his stomach tightening when he saw the name.
Elena.

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He answered in a heartbeat.
Elena? Her voice was quiet, but urgent.
No.
Not yet.
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