Chapter 48 Flicker Of Hesitation

• Reina's POV
• As Ricardo and I entered the building, the air was thick with tension. My men, recognizing Ricardo instantly, straightened and greeted him with utmost respect, their faces pale with fear and surprise. Ricardo's reputation preceded him—he was a legend among the city's criminals , a figure of both admiration and dread. Seeing my men react with such deference, an intoxicating rush of power coursed through my veins. I could almost taste the fear and respect in the air, mingling with the musty scent of the old building.
• I glanced at Ricardo, his presence a silent yet powerful affirmation of dominance. He gave me a small nod, a signal that we were in control here. I felt a surge of power. With Ricardo, it was now a bigger territory, and everyone in this place knew it.