ter

id's

m, my every waking moment devoted to infiltrating The Ivano's formidable system. The challenge was even more daunting than I'd anticipated,

share them just yet, instead, I stalled. One thing, though, had become abundantly clear: Luca's motiv

had a choice already. It was either I stand with him or against him and that definit

etting involved in other people's messes isn't one thing I wa

ard the door, my senses heightened. The door creaked open a few

uca's henchmen - a lofty figure with broad shoulders and a chiseled face that seemed carved from cold steel. His ey

he main room," he sa

"Did he

and he just kept on staring

y hoodie. It was obvious he didn't know the size of my clothes and just a

highligting the commanding presence he oozed. He remained motionless, his attention fixed on the view outside as I approached. He didn

e door behind, leaving us in silence

eyes locking onto mine. "I jus

ings. It took longer than expected because it looks like they used even harder codes inside which would have cost you million

drive, I pulled it back, making him stare at me questioningly. "First

k up. "My men are on it. Now hand it over.

le slightly closing my eyes. But he sudd

ehind me. "

fter the other night." He said, his voice cold, making me

fore I go on. That's the point of our working together, isn't it?" I pointed out and it seemed to get to him but h

g. We only stumbled upon them by chance while I was searching for you," he said, his back

ll over the place. Why was I even doing this for them in the first place? They might be the only family I have but they wer

, frowning at the unknown number on the screen. I considered ignoring it because I

I said ca

voice that sent ice through my entire veins. "Ash

e I halted my hacking program. Memories I'd desperately tried to suppress came flooding back: the life I'd narrowly escaped, the one that had l

, my voice trembling despit

you know. I want what you took from me and I'm r

oment was ripe, he was ready to strike. But what was his ultimate goal? What

ou want." I replied, thi

ling. I'm calling to make you an offer that can save your life– and of

f I re

sure you never see your family again. And I will make