The Last Laugh

The goons seized Valerio, dragging him along without resistance. Deep inside, he felt a grim acceptance of his fate – the meeting he had been avoiding for months was finally upon him. They blindfolded Valerio and tightened the handcuffs, ensuring he couldn't escape.

“Boss, we got him here,” one of the henchmen reported to their leader. The blindfold was yanked off, and Valerio squinted, trying to