Chapter 12 - THE MAN WHO CHOSE HER OVER HIS EMPIRE
The investigation expanded.
Authorities reviewed the Newark shipment.
The financial records.
The connections between Caleb, Sal, and Victor Russo's former associates.
Damian cooperated.
He provided documents.
Opened company records.
And agreed to independent oversight of the legitimate shipping business.
The decision cost him influence.
Several longtime associates abandoned him.
Others accused him of betraying the organization.
Naomi watched the fallout.
One evening, she asked:
“Was it worth it?”
Damian looked at her.
“Yes.”
She frowned.
“You lost people you've known for years.”
He nodded.
“And money.”
“Yes.”
“And power.”
He smiled faintly.
“Power isn't worth much if keeping it means becoming someone I hate.”
May you like
Naomi stared.
For the first time, she believed Damian might truly be ready to leave his violent world behind.
