Chapter One Hundred And Sixty Three :Tension
Veronica’s POV
As the tension within Bruno's organization grew, he became increasingly vigilant. The threat of internal dissent was something he had anticipated, but the reality of it weighed heavily on him. Despite this, he continued to shield us from the darker aspects of his world as much as he could.
One evening, as Bruno was preparing for yet another meeting with his top lieutenants, he took a moment to kiss Isabella goodnight. She was already asleep in her crib, her little hand clutching a soft toy. The sight of her peaceful slumber brought a rare smile to his face.
"Be careful," I whispered as he turned to leave the room.
He nodded, his eyes reflecting the same mixture of worry and determination that I felt. "Always."
The meeting
