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Suspicious behavior

Luca's Pov I stood barefoot in the dimly lit hallway of my childhood home, a curious but wary child peeking through the cracked door to the study. The muffled sound of voices arguing drew me closer, and I pressed my face against the cool wood, just enough to glimpse the scene inside.My father, a proud and stoic man, stood tall but defeated as he faced a figure I couldn't quite see clearly. Beside him, my mother clutched his arm, her eyes desperate, pleading.“Please,” my father’s voice cracked, something I had never heard before. “You can’t take everything from us. We’ve built this from nothing—this is our life’s work!”“You’ve built nothing but a house of cards,” the man replied coldly. His voice was sharp, cutting through the air like a blade. “Your shares are worthless to me. Useless, just like the both of you.”My small hands curled into fists as anger surged within me. I wanted to burst through the door, to yell at that man for the way he spoke to them. But I was frozen in

Open threats

Luca's Pov "Ohhh nothing" he said as if trying to be cautious of something.The air at the Claudia mansion was thick with tension. Sitting across from her at the grand mahogany desk, I could feel the weight of her scrutiny. Her sharp eyes, always watching, missed nothing. I was playing Matteo well enough, or so I thought, but every word felt like a trap I had to sidestep carefully.She stirred her tea in deliberate circles, the clinking of the spoon against the porcelain unnervingly loud in the silence. “You’ve been very composed, Matteo,” she said, her tone carrying an edge of suspicion. “But you’ve hardly mentioned Alessia. I would think you’d be more involved, given the nature of this marriage.”I smiled faintly, feigning indifference. “The wedding is progressing smoothly, isn’t it? Alessia and I are on the same page. She trusts me to take care of things.”Claudia tilted her head, the ghost of a smile playing on her lips. “Trust is such a fragile thing, wouldn’t you agree?”

Captured

Alessia's Pov The air felt cold and damp against my skin as I opened my eyes, my head pounding in time with the flickering bulb above me. I blinked a few times, trying to clear my vision, and realized I was in some kind of basement. The concrete walls were stained with years of neglect, and the faint smell of mildew made my stomach churn. My wrists burned as I tried to move—ropes cut into my skin, binding me to a rickety wooden chair. My legs were tied too, leaving me completely at the mercy of whoever brought me here.Panic gripped my chest as I struggled to breathe. Where am I? How did I get here? My mind raced as fragments of the last few hours tried to piece themselves together. And then, a voice cut through the silence, sharp and venomous.“Awake at last, I see,” the woman said, stepping into the dim light. I froze, my heart pounding as I took in her appearance. She was elegant but cold, her dark hair pulled back into a severe bun, her lips painted blood red. I knew her face

The realization

Luca's Pov The moment I stepped into the apartment, a sense of dread settled over me like a heavy cloak. Something wasn’t right. The door was ajar, the latch splintered as if someone had kicked it in. My stomach churned, and I forced myself to take a deep breath before stepping inside, the sound of my boots echoing on the tiled floor.The place was a mess. The coffee table was flipped over, shards of glass from a broken vase scattered across the floor. Cushions from the couch were tossed haphazardly, their fabric torn in places. A lamp lay on its side, its bulb shattered, the cord dangling like a lifeless limb. My eyes scanned the room, my heart pounding louder with each passing second.Then I saw it—a smear of blood on the edge of the countertop in the kitchen. It wasn’t much, just a small streak, but it was enough to make my blood run cold. My mind raced with questions. What happened here? Where is Alessia?I moved further into the apartment, my eyes darting around for any clue.

A way out

Alessia's Pov My wrists ached from the rough rope binding them, and my head throbbed from the slap Elena had delivered earlier. My heart was pounding in my chest, not just with fear but with a desperate need to survive. I couldn’t give up—not like this.Elena’s voice echoed in my mind, dripping with venom as she had threatened me to call off the wedding. I had nodded, pretended to be terrified enough to comply. But deep down, I was plotting. I needed to outwit her, to buy myself time and find a way out of this nightmare.The basement was dimly lit, with a single bulb swaying slightly above me. The air was damp, heavy with the scent of mildew and something metallic—blood, maybe. As I sat tied to the chair, I took slow, deep breaths, trying to calm myself enough to observe my surroundings.There wasn’t much in the room. A rusted metal shelf leaned against one wall, cluttered with tools and cans of paint. A wooden crate sat in the corner, its edges splintered. The window on the far w

Doubts in partnership

Luca’s PovI stormed into the apartment, slamming the door behind me. My thoughts were a whirlwind of worry, anger, and frustration. Alessia was still missing, and every second that passed without finding her felt like a punch to the gut. The living room was eerily quiet, her absence hanging in the air like a heavy weight.Andrea was sitting on the couch, his face buried in his hands. His disheveled appearance mirrored my own, but the tension between us was suffocating. I could feel it brewing, like a storm waiting to erupt. He looked up as I entered, his eyes bloodshot.“Anything?” he asked, his voice rough.“Nothing,” I replied curtly, tossing my keys onto the table. “Another dead end.”Andrea leaned back against the couch, running a hand through his hair. “We need to think this through. Who would want to take her? And why?”I turned to him, narrowing my eyes. “That’s what I’ve been trying to figure out. But the real question is—why are you so concerned, Andrea?”His head snap

Accusations

Alessia's Pov I opened my eyes to the dim basement, my body aching from the cold floor. Elena was pacing, her heels clicking against the cracked concrete. She seemed lost in thought, her brows furrowed, yet the venom in her eyes when she glanced at me remained unmistakable.I cleared my throat, pushing myself upright despite the ropes still binding my wrists. “Why are you doing this?” I demanded, my voice firm despite the fear bubbling inside me. “What have I ever done to you?”Elena stopped pacing and turned to face me. A bitter laugh escaped her lips as she leaned against a rusted table. “What have you done?” she repeated mockingly. “You have no idea, do you? You waltz into people's lives, clueless, taking what doesn’t belong to you.”I frowned. “I haven’t taken anything from you.”Her laughter grew louder, echoing in the small space. “Haven’t taken anything? Matteo, my Matteo, was mine! And you—you’re trying to claim him, just like she did.”I stared at her, confusion twistin

A tracking device

Luca's pov The tension in the living room was unbearable. Andrea sat casually on the couch, scrolling through his phone as if nothing was wrong. Meanwhile, my thoughts were spinning out of control. Alessia was out there, kidnapped, scared, and who knew what else. Every second felt like a wasted eternity, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something I was missing—some piece of the puzzle I hadn’t yet put together.I glanced at Andrea. His calmness felt unnatural. Maybe I was reading too much into it, or maybe he knew more than he was letting on. The thought gnawed at me, but I shoved it aside for the moment. If I stayed here staring at him any longer, I’d lose my mind.I pushed myself off the chair and headed for Alessia’s room. The door creaked open, and I stepped inside, immediately hit by the faint scent of her perfume. It was Alessia, through and through—her presence, her warmth, lingering even in her absence. It hurt to be here, but it was the only place I could th

The lead

Luca's pov The drive to the warehouse was tense, the air thick with unspoken thoughts. Andrea sat beside me in the passenger seat, his phone glowing with the coordinates they’d sent. His jaw was tight, his usual smirk nowhere to be seen.“This doesn’t feel right,” I muttered, gripping the steering wheel as I turned onto a dirt road leading to the outskirts of town. “An abandoned warehouse? It’s too obvious.”Andrea glanced at me, his expression grim. “Obvious or not, it’s the only lead we’ve got. If she’s in there, we can’t afford to waste time.”I said nothing, my focus on the path ahead. The warehouse loomed in the distance, a shadowy structure with broken windows and rusted metal walls. It looked like the perfect place for someone to hide—or to stage a trap.As I pulled up, I killed the engine and turned to Andrea. “Stay behind me. If this goes south, I’ll handle it.”Andrea raised an eyebrow. “What, you think I can’t handle myself?”I shot him a look. “I’ve seen you avoid f

A cry for help

Alessia's POV A few hours agoThe door creaked open, and Elena strolled in with a tray of food. I was slumped in the corner, my wrists raw from the ropes, and my stomach gnawing with hunger. She set the tray down on the table in the corner of the room and tilted her head at me, her expression one of cruel satisfaction.“You should eat,” she said coolly, leaning against the wall as if this was some casual gathering. “I want my revenge on you, Alessia, but starving you isn’t how I want to do it. That’s too easy.”Her words sent a chill down my spine, but the smell of the food was overpowering. I didn’t trust her, but I also knew I needed strength. My hands were tied in front of me, making it awkward, but I managed to get the food to my mouth while she watched.Elena didn’t speak much as I ate. She just stood there, arms crossed, her dark eyes boring into me. She seemed to take pleasure in the sight of me like this—vulnerable, cornered.Then her phone buzzed, and she answered quick

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