Trail of Silence

The moment Arturo left the room, the air around Massimo shifted.

Massimo stood alone for barely a second before the glass in his hand exploded against the wall. It shattered violently, shards raining down like sharp ice, whiskey splashing across the dark wood and marble. He didn’t flinch.

He dragged a hand through his hair, pacing once, twice, then stopped abruptly and reached for his phone.

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