Chapter 130: Daniel is attacked.

Daniel closed his eyes, replaying the terse negotiations in his mind. He’d have to—   A deafening explosion rocked the car, shattering the rear window and sending glass shards flying through the interior. The Maserati swerved violently, tires screeching against the asphalt.   “Merda!” Luca shouted, fighting to regain control of the vehicle. “We’re under attack!”   Daniel’s hand flew to his side, drawing his gun with practiced ease. “How many?” he barked, ducking low in his seat as a spray of bullets descended on his car.   “At least two vehicles,” Luca reported, his knuckles white on the steering wheel. “Black SUVs, no plates. Came out of nowhere.”   Daniel’s mind raced. The Dantes? No, they wouldn’t dare, not so soon after the meeting. This had to be someone else. But who?   “Lose them,” Daniel ordered, his voice cold and steady despite the chaos. “Take the back roads. Now!”   Luca nodded, yanking the wheel hard to the right. The Maserati fishtailed around a tight corner