Chapter 11 - Maria Was Shot Protecting Sofia, and I Nearly Became the Monster Everyone Believed I WasThe final attack came at the courthouse.
Maria was carrying the evidence.
Sofia was beside me.
A gunshot rang out.
Maria pushed Sofia away.
The bullet hit Maria's shoulder.
She fell.
I caught her.
“Maria!”
Sofia screamed.
I looked toward the shooter.
Everything inside me went dark.
I wanted blood.
Marcus grabbed my arm.
“Daniel.”
I shook him off.
Then Sofia grabbed my hand.
“Daddy.”
I stopped.
One word brought me back.
I ordered my men to protect the civilians.
The shooter was captured alive.
Maria survived surgery.
The evidence reached the authorities.
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Victor Russo was arrested.
And my father's crimes were finally exposed.
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