Chapter 195

Dominic Atlante gave a slight nod.

His gaze lingered on Vivian Laurent, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The woman was strikingly beautiful.

Her slender frame was a far cry from the image of someone capable of hijacking a massive shipment.

Dominic's eyes darkened briefly before returning to normal.

No need to rush. The cat-and-mouse game would be more fun played slowly.

Finn Deross quickly explained, "This is my uncle."

That made sense.

Finn was in his early twenties, but this man appeared no older than thirty.

Vivian didn't know Dominic Atlante, but her instincts told her he was no ordinary man.

"Mr. Atlante," Vivian greeted politely.

Dominic's piercing gaze remained fixed on her. Vivian met his eyes without flinching.

As the leader of the North American Syndicate, most people trembled in his presence. Yet this woman's calm demeanor was as unreadable as still water.

"I hear you've been looking after my nephew," Dominic said, his voice low and rough. "This boy has always been trouble."

"Finn is quite capable. He hasn't caused any issues."

"Our family is based overseas. I happened to be in town and thought I'd check on him." Dominic paused. "I hope you'll continue to keep an eye on him."

Vivian's lips curved slightly, though her eyes revealed nothing. "You flatter me, Mr. Atlante. Finn is a grown man."

"Finn insists on learning from you, especially since you work at the hospital." Dominic tapped the table lightly. "We feel better knowing he's under your guidance."

"I wouldn't call it teaching. He's just assisting me." Vivian's smile deepened. "If you don't object, I can certainly... challenge him further."

Dominic nodded. "I'd appreciate that."

As the conversation ended, Dominic stood to leave.

Only then did Vivian notice how tall he was. She wondered how he compared to Ethan Roscente.

"Uncle, let me walk you out," Finn offered hastily.

Once outside, the two men entered a sleek black car parked by the curb.

"You startled me, showing up like that," Finn admitted. "I thought—"

"You thought I'd kill her?" Dominic's eyes turned icy.

The idea had crossed Finn's mind. Dominic's sudden appearance was completely unexpected.

As the Atlante heir, Finn's every move was monitored. He'd believed his activities on the Dark Web were secret, unaware his account had been under surveillance.

With Integrity Group's stolen shipment linked to Finn's account, Dominic had come to investigate personally.

This woman, Vivian Laurent, was far more complex than she appeared.

A renowned surgeon, a real estate mogul, and closely connected to the Roscente Group CEO.

She was likely the mastermind behind it all.