Badass in Disguise (Shadow) novel Chapter 251

Chapter 251

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“I sent my car back to the factory for maintenance,” I said, abruptly changing the subject. “Need to buy a new one for getting around. You seem like you’d know about this stuff–come with me.”

Silas’s intense eyes narrowed. “Finish what you were saying flist.”

“Cars first,” I insisted, already pulling out my phone to order an Uber. “We can talk after,“

He looked like he wanted to argue,

but finally

gave a curt nod. The Uber arrived within minutes, and we rode in silence to the luxury car dealership across town. I could feel Silas’s curiosity and impatience building with each passing block, but I kept my expression neutral, staring out the window..

The dealership was a massive glass structure showcasing dozens of high–end vehicles under perfect lighting. As we walked in, a salesman with an eagerly predatory smile approached us.

“Good afternoon,” he said, eyeing my casual outfit with barely concealed skepticism before his gaze shifted to Silas in his worn jeans and faded t–shirt. “Are you… looking for something in particular today?”

“I need a four–seat car,” I said, ignoring his tone. “Most of my cars in Russia are two–seaters. Not always practical”

“You have multiple cars? In Russia? Silas asked quietly.

I shrugged. “Shipping them here is a hassle. Easier to buy new ones.”

The salesman’s younger clients.”

demeanor

instantly

transformed. “We have several excellent options. Perhaps a Porsche Panamera? Very popular with our

“Too common,” I dismissed with a wave of my

hand.

“A Bentley Continental GT, then? Elegant and powerful.”

I wrinkled my nose. “Too stuffy.”

“Ferrari Roma? It’s technically a 2+2,

hut-

“I don’t like it,” I cut him off.

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wandered through the showroom, trailing my fingers over hoods and doors until I stopped beside a sleek black Maybach. “This one.”

The salesman practically salivated. “Excellent choice. The $650 is our flagship luxury sedan. Would you like to test drive

“No need, I’ll take it.”

While the salesman scrambled to process the paperwork, Silas leaned against a nearby pillar, arms crossed. “Do you always make major purchases this casually?”

“Only when I know what I want,” I replied,

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Chapter 251

Forty minutes later, we sat in my new Maybach, the engine purring almost silently,

“Now can you tell me what you were going to say earlier? Silas asked, his patience visibly wearing thin

I adjusted the rearview mirror, taking my time. “You look like your brother. Same build, similar mannerisms,”

His entire body tensed. “Where is he? You k

You know where my

brother is?”

I kept my eyes on the road as I pulled out of the dealership. “He’s dead, Silas.”

The silence that followed was heavy and brittle. When I glanced over, his face had drained of color.

“Are you fucking with me?” His voice was low, dangerous.

“No.”

“Where did you see him? When?”

“I didn’t see him personally,” I explained. A friend showed me his picture once.”

“Where’s the picture? I want to see it.

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