Shadows of Affection (GxG)

Chapter 35: Stealth and Promise

Alessia's POV

In the dimly lit conference room, Alessia stood before her trusted team: Marco, Luciano, Francesca, and Isabella. The room buzzed with a tense energy, each person keenly aware of the stakes.

"We've identified the main traitors," Alessia began, her voice steady and commanding. "Our objective is to neutralise them silently. No one outside this room can know what's happening until it's done."

Francesca, known for her agility and stealth, spoke up. "I've scoped out their routines. We can take them out one by one, but we'll need to move quickly and precisely."

Isabella nodded, her fingers tapping lightly on her tablet. "I've planted false information in the network. By the time they realise it's a trap, it'll be too late."

Alessia smiled, a cold, calculating smile. "Perfetto. Let's sow the seeds of distrust. Make them doubt each other. We'll use their paranoia against them." (Perfect)

That night, the team split into pairs, each with a specific target. Alessia and Marco were tasked with taking down Stefano, a high-ranking member whose betrayal had cut deep.

As they approached Stefano's lavish estate, Alessia felt a surge of determination. She had known Stefano for years, trusted him implicitly. His betrayal felt like a personal affront, and she was eager to deliver justice.

Using a keycard Alessia had acquired through her extensive network, they slipped into the house undetected. The plan was to make it look like an accident, something that wouldn't raise suspicions among the other members.

Stefano was in his study, oblivious to the danger creeping up on him. Marco moved to disable the security cameras while Alessia approached Stefano with silent footsteps.

"Alessia," Stefano said, looking up from his desk, surprise and fear mingling in his eyes. "Cosa stai facendo qui?" (What are you doing here?)

Alessia's smile was ice cold. "Taking care of business, stronzo."

Before he could react, Alessia struck, a swift and deadly move that left Stefano slumped over his desk. Marco rejoined her, nodding in approval. "One down."

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Across town, Luciano and Francesca were executing their own mission. Their target, a man named Carlo, was known for his paranoia and volatile nature. They used this to their advantage, planting evidence that suggested Carlo's closest allies were plotting against him.

As they watched from a distance, Carlo's paranoia spiraled. He began accusing his men, and in the chaos, Luciano and Francesca slipped in, dispatching him swiftly and silently.

Back at the mansion, Isabella monitored the operation, ensuring their actions remained undetected. Her expertise in cybersecurity was crucial, masking their digital footprints and feeding false information to potential informants.

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Over the next few days, the traitors fell one by one, each removal carefully orchestrated to appear accidental or the result of internal disputes. Alessia's psychological tactics worked brilliantly, sowing distrust and confusion among the remaining members.

With each successful mission, the team grew more confident. The mafia was being cleansed from within, and the loyalty of those who remained was solidified.

Lily's POV

While Alessia was out executing her plans, Lily spent her time painting and planning a future together. She could sense the stress and strain in Alessia when she returned home each night, but she also saw the fierce determination in her lover's eyes.