CHAPTER 195
ROMEO POV
The night air was cool against my skin as I stepped outside.
James was already there, exactly where he was supposed to be, holding the rear door of the car open for me.
His posture was rigid, eyes scanning the perimeter out of habit more than necessity. I slid into the back seat without a word.
Antonio was already inside, seated opposite me, his jacket off, phone in hand. He looked up as the door shut and the world outside disappeared.
"What kept you?" he asked, casual but alert.
"Nothing," I replied flatly. "Is everything in motion?"
"Yes," Antonio said immediately. "All routes cleared. The men are in position. No deviations."
James closed the door and moved to the driver's seat. The engine purred to life, smooth and quiet, and within seconds the car rolled forward, the estate gates opening ahead of us like they always did.
I leaned back slightly, eyes fixed on the darkened window as the lights blurred past.
