Chapter 132

• YEARS LATER...
• Ellis Barker fixed her gaze on Angelo Messina, awaiting a response that seemed to linger in the air, stirring the atmosphere with palpable tension. Her tone was imbued with a cautious intensity as she once again questioned Messina about his betrayal on the night of Jason Barker's murder.
• The Commission leader averted his gaze for a moment, as if lost in disturbing memories, before turning back to Ellis with a cold yet meaningful expression.