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Vito's brow furrowed, mirroring the weight of the burden we both carried.
"I share your frustration, Dante," he responded, his voice tinged with a mix of concern and determination.
"Our security protocols are top-notch. There must be an insider involved, someone who knows the ins and outs."
I nodded, the revelation settling heavily upon my shoulders.
Betrayal from within our ranks was a bitter pill to swallow, but it was a reality we could not ignore.
"A mole," I murmured, the words dripping with disdain.
"Someone who has been feeding information to our enemies."
A flicker of anger flashed in Vito's eyes as he clenched his fists.
"We will find them, Dante," he vowed, his voice laced with determination.
"No stone will be left unturned. We will expose this traitor."
I appreciated Vito's unwavering loyalty and shared determination, but I couldn't help but question my judgment.
How could I have been so blind to the traitor in our midst?
Were there signs I had missed?
Had I become complacent in my position of power?
Frustration coursed through my veins as I paced the room, my mind racing to find a solution.
Our enemies were clever and resourceful, adapting to our every move.
If they had managed to infiltrate our security, what else were they capable of?
The very thought sent a shiver down my spine.
"Vito, we must review every aspect of our security," I declared, my voice laced with determination.
"No detail is too small, no vulnerability insignificant. We cannot afford any weak links."
Vito nodded in agreement, his gaze unwavering.
"We'll bring in experts, Dante," he suggested, his voice filled with a renewed sense of urgency. "Fresh eyes, independent assessments. We need to ensure that our security measures are foolproof and that this breach never happens again."
I stopped in my tracks, turning to face Vito.
"We will strengthen our defenses, Vito," I stated, my voice filled with conviction.
"And we will find the traitor. No one threatens my family, my empire, and gets away with it."
As the words echoed in the confines of my study, a flicker of determination ignited within me.
The betrayal had wounded us, but it had also sharpened our focus.
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With a heavy sigh, I turned my attention to my security team, gathering them in a private room away from prying ears.
As I looked around at their familiar faces, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment and frustration.
