Shadow And Stethoscope

ly. The sight of armed guards and high-tech security measures made Allison's heart race. Sh

o follow him. "Miss Jones," he called out, leadin

d like a fortress, and it was evident that the Agostas took their security seriously. Me

nse voices filled the air. She caught glimpses of men tending to their w

s, this way," he said, introducing himself as Dante. "There

atmosphere was charged with urgency and desperation.

m," Dante implored, conc

work to stop the bleeding and stabilize him. Her training and experience kicked in, all

o him? Why was he so badly wounded? Her work would occasionally cause Leonardo to wince in pain, but he watched i

ur father." He handed Leonardo the device, and ever

he situation became even more apparent. She had unknowingly walked into a dangerous encounter

er end, agitated and speaking in an Italian accent. "Leonardo Agosta

ll return soon," Leonardo replied cal

d her face to the wounded man she was treating. Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, time seemed to stand still. It dawned o

task at hand despite the overwhelming realization. Leonardo observed her clo

d for her life and the safety of her loved ones. She had no intention of getting involved with the Agosta fami

ison said, trying to m

spoke, his voice fir

fearful tone, her voice t

nes... related to Robert?" he asked, a hint of curiosity in h

my father owes," Allison said calmly, her voice steady desp

r Allison. His gaze was piercing, and she couldn't help but feel small in his presenc

arely above a whisper. She knew the debt was insurmounta

staggering amount. "How much have you paid so far?

The truth was she had barely made a dent in the debt, st

y?" Leonardo pressed

r. "So, Allison Jones, you are now a property of the Agosta family.

owly, her voice caught in her throat. She had unwittingly become entan

ve. Allison was left standing there, her world turned upside down, realizing that her life would never be the same again. She was no