Chapter 142

Third-Person POV

As Talisca made his way to the designated meeting spot to collect his payment, a tingle of unease coursed through his veins. He couldn’t shake off the nagging feeling that something was amiss, that he had walked straight into a trap set by Paulo.

The dimly lit alley seemed eerily deserted, the silence punctuated only by the distant sounds of the city. Talisca’s senses sharpened as he cautiously scanned his surroundings, his hand instinctively hovering near his concealed weapon. The anticipation hung in the air, thick with uncertainty.

Minutes turned into an eternity as Talisca’s mind raced, thoughts swirling with suspicion and paranoia. He had trusted Paulo, believed that their partnership would yield mutual benefits. But now, the web of deceit began to unravel, revealing a darker truth lurking beneath the surface.

Finally, a figure emerged from the shadows, stepping forward with a calculated swagger. It was Paulo, his eyes glinting wi