LOGINAfter helping to free her sister from the chain of her abusive ex-husband, Zena left to find her path, and it has been 7 years since she moved to a new city, and everything was going great for her, she moved up in her job and she also has a stable relationship, Zena life was perfect but sometimes perfect can be boring, missing the thrill of an adventure, Zena embarked on an undercover mission to caught a dangerous criminal, but the universe had other plans for her as it leads her back to where she never thought she would end up in again. Back with Leonardo Conti.
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Di sebuah kondominium di jantung kota New York, Oleg Rumanov baru saja kembali dari pusat kebugaran. Ia meletakkan tasnya yang berisi peralatan olah raganya di atas meja kemudian membuka lemari pendingin dan mengeluarkan sebotol minuman dingin lalu menikmati isinya. "Aku akan berangkat ke pusat pangkalan mata-mata malam ini," kata Igor Rumanov, ayah Oleg Rumanov. Oleg meletakkan botol minuman di tangannya ke atas meja dan menatap ayahnya yang berusia lima puluh lima tahun. Seorang mantan komandan angkatan darat dari Rusia yang baru saja pensiun tetapi bukannya menikmati masa pensiunnya justru bergabung dengan agen mata-mata dari negaranya, hal ini tidak membuat Oleg heran karena ayahnya sudah mengemukakan keinginannya sejak lama. Bahkan saat ayahnya masih aktif di angkatan militer Rusia, ayahnya sudah berulang kali mengutarakan niatnya. Ibunya mendambakan ayahnya menikmati masa tua di Rusia dengan menjadi petani atau berternak di lahan peninggalan orang tua ibunya yang berada di pinggiran kota dan hanya ditanami gandum di musim panas dan mengandalkan tenaga buruh sehingga hasil panen menjadi tidak maksimal karena lahan gandum tidak ditangani dengan maksimal. Begitu juga kakak-kakak Oleg, mereka berharap ayah mereka menikmati masa tua dengan santai dan damai, tetapi ayahnya tidak peduli dan menempuh jalan yang paling diinginkannya. Ayahnya menerima upah yang sangat tinggi untuk menjalankan misi ini, tetapi Oleg tahu jika upah tinggi bukan satu-satunya sebab ayahnya mengambil misi berbahaya ini. Kecintaan terhadap tanah airnyalah yang menggerakkan hati ayahnya dan Oleg sangat mengapresiasi keberanian ayahnya. Ayahnya dulu berharap Oleg bergabung dengan militer Rusia seperti ayahnya dan juga kakeknya, tetapi setelah menyelesaikan wajib militer Oleg menempuh jalan lain. Ia memilih menempuh pendidikan hukum, bukan karena tidak memiliki jiwa nasionalisme tetapi karena lebih tertarik dengan tatanan hukum di dalam masyarakat dan bertekad untuk membantu masyarakat menegakkan keadilan dengan caranya. Berada di barak militer bertahun-tahun dan harus jauh dari keluarga, ia tidak memiliki nyali yang besar seperti ayahnya saat harus menjadi garda terdepan bagi negara saat negara dalam bahaya. "Kau harus berhati-hati," kata Oleg mengingatkan ayahnya yang berdiri di depannya sembari memegangi tas punggung. "Kau juga harus berhati-hati dalam bergaul di sini." Saat ini generasi muda tidak begitu peduli dengan konflik politik antar negara, seperti dirinya karena selama bergaul dengan teman-teman di kampusnya faktanya banyak yang menentang peperangan dengan dalih hak asasi manusia. Oleg setuju dengan itu, menurutnya konflik politik antar negara apalagi peperangan hanyalah bentuk dari keegoisan para penguasa negara. "Aku baik-baik saja." "Jika teman-temanmu tahu jika kau putra seorang mata-mata, aku yakin mereka tidak akan menjadi temanmu lagi." "Well, kurasa itu tidak akan terungkap kecuali kau melakukan kesalahan dan mengungkap jati diriku." Igor mengedikkan bahunya. "Itu tidak akan terjadi." "Jadi, apa misimu kali ini?" "Baru-baru ini pangkalan militer kita menerima informasi kalau Amerika sedang mengembangkan nuklir jenis baru yang lebih canggih dari nuklir buatan negara kita," kata Igor dengan mimik serius. "Jika benar maka kami harus segera mendapatkan sistem informasi dari mereka dan memberikan datanya pada militer kita agar mereka secepatnya membuat teknologi serupa atau bahkan lebih baik dari mereka." Oleg bersedekap mendengarkan penjelasan ayahnya, pria bermata biru muda dan rambut pirang itu mengangguk-angguk pelan. "Kau ingat 'kan bagaimana cara menghubungi rekanku di saat genting?" tanya Igor. Ada banyak hal-hal bersifat rahasia yang diajarkan Igor padanya dan Oleg tidak pernah melupakannya sedikit pun. "Ya, jangan khawatir."Zena's POVMy eyes flickered open as I realized I was in a moving car. The rays of light that entered my eyes made me uncomfortable. I couldn't remember much, but I knew I had seen Leonardo again.I tried to move, but a piercing pain in my head forced me back into the seat. I wondered what was going on."This is not good," I whispered as I tried to move again, and that was when I realized I was bound. Adrenaline immediately kicked in."What the hell is going on? Where are you taking me?" I screamed at the two people in front of me.One of them turned around and it was Leonardo.I felt a flicker of relief knowing it was him, but I quickly reminded myself I shouldn’t be here. I had a mission, and Leonardo was throwing me off it."Leonardo, what is going on? Why do you have me bound, and did you hit me over the head?" I yelled."Relax. I had to take you out of there. You were being stubborn, and the cops showed up," he replied, and I huffed."I am a cop," I yelled."What have you done? I
Zena's POVI froze in shock as the strange man in a mask said my name. I was confused. No one here knew my real name, so how was this even possible? As a cop on an undercover mission, I knew this was bad for me, having someone who knew my real name."Who the hell are you?" I screamed as I forcefully freed myself from his grip.The man in the mask did not say a word. He just kept looking at me with those compelling eyes of his as he moved closer."Don't come close," I yelled, picking up a stick from a broken table and threatening to hit him."Zena," the man said again, his familiar voice laced with confusion and surprise."How do you know my name? No one knows my name here," I asked, trying my best not to show fear.A smile crept across the stranger's face as he stepped back and removed the mask. My heart stopped when I saw who was staring at me."Leonardo Conti?""Oh Zena, you are still the spitfire I remember," he said, and I was beyond confused."How... why?" I mumbled, unable to for
Leo's POV'' Do I hear 20 for this ravishing beauty,'' the auctioneer asked and when no one answered. He said.''10 thousand, going once, and going twice,'' the auctioneer announced my bid.As no one still placed a higher bid, the auctioneer was about to announce me as the winner but Hugo stopped it.'' 20 thousand,'' Hugo said, placing a much higher offer for the flavour of the evening.'' Do I hear a 25 thousand,'' the auctioneer announced, seeking a higher bid.I was mad. I didn't know why Hugo was doing this, so I placed a much higher offer.'' 40 thousand,'' I said, and the auctioneer smiled.'' Do I hear 50 thousand,'' the auctioneer announced, seeking a much higher bid.'' 100 thousand,'' Hugo let out and I got even furious.I didn't even let the auctioneer say another word before I placed a much higher bid.'' 300 thousand,'' I said, and Hugo looked at me smirking.'' Do I hear a 350 thousand,'' the auctioneer asked.'' 400 Thousand, for that lovely lady,'' Hugo said again.''
( In another city, at Leonardo's home)Leo's POV They said time heals all wounds, but it was no surprise that it didn't heal mine. I lost my only sister and her death broke me more than I thought it would and even though I didn't want to, I blamed my brother Lucas for it.He was the one that brought trouble into our lives, all because of love and that resulted in our only sister's death. He was the head of the family and was supposed to protect us, but he failed us, he failed her.So I knew I needed time away from my brothers, especially Lucas.Many years had gone by since I left home, and I must say that a lot had changed.I started my own business in a new city and I was doing so well that I soon became the strongest name in the criminal world in the city. My life was going well and that made me forget the chaos that Rose and her sister brought into our lives.'' Oh Zena,'' she is one I didn't want to think about, but every time I try not to, I end up thinking about her all the sam






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