Chapter 0128
[In Valeria]
“Grandpa, what could be so important that you made me let Maximus go alone?” Alexia asked, visibly annoyed.
“My dear, this news will brighten your day. Albert is a Catherine’s house, and we’re going to get him,” Judge Levett said with a sinister smile.
“Walt… at the birthday party?” Alexia replied, surprise.
“Of course. If we don’t catch him there, where else? And the best part–you’ll be there to witness Mary Preston’s downfall firsthand.
“Well, I didn’t expect this to happen so soon,” Alexia mitted, exhaling a light sigh.
“Who do you think you’re dealing with? By this afternoon, they’ll already be on their way. I’ve submitted the declaration to the embassy, and now they know Albert Is at Catherine’s house. They’re just waiting for my go–ahead.”
Alexia’s stomach churned uncomfortably for a moment. She couldn’t quite place the feeling, but a small pang of conscience flickered. She dismissed it quickly, unwilling to let doubt weaken her resolve.
“Fine, Grandpa. If that’s all, I’ll head ont. I need to rest. My flight leaves early tomorrow, and Maximus is picking me up.”
“You need to have a word with him, Alexia! In your condition, he shouldn’t have left you here alone to rush off to his grandmother’s house. Is he still under her thumb?”
“Grandpa, you changed our plans! We were supposed to arrive tomorrow after spending the night in Florentia. He couldn’t cancel the flight. By the way, how’s the Bartz situation going?
“Oh, that. I’ve pulled strings to find his location. He’s in New York. I’ve already sent my men to track him down and eliminate him.”
“Are you serious, Grandpa?” Alexia asked, startled.
“Absolutely. Do you think I’d lie about something so important?
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“I’ve never really understood your connection to that mafia family.
“I have no connection, but there are debts to settle. Justice doesn’t exist in this country, Alexia, so I’ll serve it myself. Trust this old man. That family is a plague and must be eradicated.”
“I see, Grandpa. Was their impact on the country really that bad?”
“Terrible. But enough of that, my dear. I don’t want to burden you with the past. Go, rest. Tomorrow will be an emotional day. You can tell me all about it when you’re back.”
After Alexia left, Theodore Vanetto entered the office to brief Frank Levett on the plans for Albert Preston’s arrest and Marcus Bartz’s elimination.
“So, Theodore, the police will storm Catherine’s house tomorrow?”
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“Exactly, sir. The consul personally assured me. They wanted to move today, fearing he might escape, but I made it clear that you’re monitoring his every move and will report any changes immediately.”
“Perfect. With Albert in prison, I’m sure Catherine will refuse to give Mary her rightful share of the inheritance. She won’t risk it being seized by Mexican authorities.”
“That’s likely. Even though legally nothing could happen to the girl, Catherine doesn’t know that.”
“And what about Marcus Bartz?”
“We’ve scoped out the area, and he hasn’t noticed our presence. We can eliminate him whenever you give the order.”
“Do it now! I want no loose ends from that matter. By tomorrow, I want his head on my desk. That bastard should never have survived.
“Understood, sir. I’ll deliver it personally.”
[Meanwhile in New York]
“The boss gave the order. Do what you need to. I want his head delivered tomorrow.”
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“Got it, Bennett. Consider it done.”
In what appeared to be Marcus Bartz’s mansion, a man bearing a striking resemblance to him was quietly reading a book in the study. Several armed mer stormed in, delivering a clean shot to the head. They decapitated him, sending the head on a private plane to Valentia, which arrived just as Alexia was landing in Florentia.
[Meanwhile, Marcus’s Hideout]
“Sir?” Frederick said, his tone serious.
“Yes?” Marcus replied, turning to face him.
“Frank Levett has already ordered your elimination.”
our guard down. Reinforce security and keep me informed of
“That didn’t take him long,” Marcus said, his voice calm but with an edge of annoyance. “You were right to be cautious, Frederick. But we can’t le that bastard’s plans.
“There’s one more thing, sir. It’s about Albert Preston.” Frederick’s tone grew heavier.
“What about him?”
“We’ve located his children. They’re dead. They were executed and dumped on the outskirts of Rome.”
“Did you recover their bodies?”
“Yes, sir. What would you like done with them?”
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“Buy a mausoleum and bury them there. Alexander wasn’t a model man, but he doesn’t deserve a mass grave. Make sure it’s done properly.”
“Understood, sir. These deaths are troubling. I feel like we’re only scratching the surface, but we don’t have the resources to dig deeper–it’s Frank Levelt’s territory.”
“We’re not ready to face Frank Levett directly. We must be careful with every move we make.”
After their conversation, Marcus retired to his quarters. His new hideout in Coravela provided a semblance of peace, though it was only a temporary refuge. Marcus’s life revolved around waiting for the perfect moment to avenge his family. For now, he had nothing else to live for, though fate had far more in store for him than he realized.
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