Captured by him

ounding from the encounter with Nico. She knew

ntonio Ricci was crucial, and she needed

e had gathered. Finally she felt prepared , she made her way through the mansion, n

ed firmly on the door, "Come in",

stood nearby, his face a mask of feigned interest. Sophia couldn't shake the image o

are with you", Sophia said , stepping f

for her to con

ney through various channels , and I found evidence linking him to some suspicious offshore accounts.

documents, "This is solid work Sophia", he said , his voice low, "But we

eptical, "how do we know this isn't a s

te, you're right to be cautious but Sophia's findings are compelling ,

ed, "I'll k

gaze fixed on Sophia, "Good, Keep

f and anxiety , at least she was making progress, s

higher than ever, she knew the traitor would b

relessly , digging deeper into Antonio's dealings. She found

nd set out for his office. As she made her way through the corridors, the sound

gun came from, she placed her ear close

's voice, filled with rage, "You think I wou

kill me, I didn't....." the man was s

then she saw Nico coming out of the room with his men behind him, his expression cold , Nico stopped on his

y her nerves "I found more evidence

moment, then nodded, "v

, as they got to Nico's off

k, the door burst open , and one of Nico's men rushed in, "Boss,we've got a pro

to Sophia, then bac

y're after Miss Carter, we n

er spine. The traitor had made a mo

to the safe hous

hey hurried through the mansion , Sophia's mind raced. The danger was ver

ophia glanced back at Dante

hornet's nest, Sophia , And now we need to make sure

n her spines but she nodde

e traitor could be anywhere"

s were on high alert. Every sound seemed amplified ,she s

ling of herself in danger . She glanced over her shoulder, half exp

phia's heart sank as she recognized the silhouette of a man. Dante tensed b

re stepped forward into the dim light of a nea

rough her, cause honestly , she doesn't tru

, "I couldn't let anything happen to you Sophia, yo

without a warning , a gunshot ran out, and Sophia felt herself,