Bound to the Don

chapter 9

~ Third person's pov ~

Armando's voice exploded across the room, "Che cazzo hai detto?" [What the f**k did you just say?] The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Armando. His employees cowered in fear, afraid to speak lest they incur his wrath.

Louis, trying to defend himself, stammered, "Mando, believe me, I have no f**king idea how we lost a million bucks. I checked the accounts myself, and everything was in order. It's impossible for the money to just disappear." He took a step back, his eyes wide with fear, as Armando's face turned red with rage.

"I hate hearing excuses, E tu lo sai!" [And you know that!] Armando bellowed. His anger was palpable, and Louis knew he had to tread carefully. Armando's reputation for ruthlessness was well-known, and Louis didn't want to become his next victim.

"Mando, please calm down," Louis pleaded. "I'll see to it... Un topo è entrato nella tana del leone, sicuramente deve essere disposto a morire" [A rat has stepped into the lion's den, surely it must be willing to die]. Louis was a skilled detective, and he was determined to find the thief and bring them to justice.

Armando's anger was still simmering, but Louis's words seemed to have a calming effect. "You must find that person, torture them, and bring them to me," Armando growled. "Ho affamato la mia tigre abbastanza ora, lei merita un buon pasto" [I have starved my tiger enough now, she deserves a good meal]. His voice was low and menacing, and Louis knew he meant every word.

Louis nodded, his expression grim. "Si, Boss!" he replied, before leaving Armando's office to begin his investigation. He knew that he had a difficult task ahead of him, but he was determined to find the thief and bring them to justice.

As Louis walked out of the office, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that Armando was a ruthless man, and that he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Louis had seen it before, and he knew that he had to be careful if he wanted to come out of this situation alive.

Despite his fears, Louis was determined to solve the case. He had a reputation for being one of the best detectives in the business, and he was determined to live up to that reputation. He would leave no stone unturned, and he would do whatever it took to find the thief and bring them to justice.

With a newfound sense of determination, Louis set out to investigate the theft. He would follow every lead, interview every suspect, and do whatever it took to solve the case. He was ready for whatever lay ahead, and he was determined to bring the thief to justice.
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Salma
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Today was a surprisingly enjoyable day at school. I didn't anticipate the warm greetings and acknowledgment I received from my classmates. It was as if I had finally gained some recognition, and it felt amazing.

The girls, including Yara, Liza, Shams, and Mariam, actually took the time to talk to me. I was shocked, considering they had previously ignored me. But today, they seemed to notice me, and I couldn't help but wonder if it was because of my new clothes.

As I chatted with Mariam, I caught a familiar scent wafting through the air - Aziza. I wondered what she wanted, and if she too wanted to befriend me. But as soon as she greeted Mariam and laid eyes on me, her expression turned sour.

"Hello Mariam," she said, before turning to me with disdain. "Salma." Her tone was laced with disgust, and I knew immediately that she had no interest in being my friend.

Aziza's eyes scanned me from head to toe, and I could sense her contempt. "I see this keqbrërs [low-life] is finally being noticed," she sneered, "but seriously, Mariam, have you no class?"