Love, Lies And Lavender

weeks, and finally, she had received a tip about a clandestine meeting between Dante Moretti, the ch

y of noise around her – the hum of traffic, the chatter

anticipation. She knew that if she could get just one shot, one piece of evi

recognized them immediately – Dante, the suave and calculating underboss; Marco

er the shutter button. This was it – her chanc

her spine. Dante's eyes seemed to lock onto hers, and for a mome

pped a beat. Had s

fore retreating back into the shadows. She didn't dare l

the feeling that she had just been seen. She quickened her pace

deep breath. She had gotten the shot, but at what cost? Had

checking the rearview mirror for any signs of pursuit. As she dro

f the feeling that she was being watched. She checked her rea

ing on. She had been investigating the Moretti family's organize

d a black sedan following her. Her heart skipped

the sedan. But as she stepped out of her car, she saw Dante Mo

d, Sophia Russo," Dante sai

ying to hide her fear. "Wha

think we can dispense with the formalities, don't you?

ave danger. She knew that she had to get away from Dan

was so close

o the spot. Dante's eyes seemed to bore into her soul

ea, Mr. Moretti," Sophia said,

I think it's a great idea, Sophia. You see, I've been w

alized that Dante knew more a

e?" Sophia asked, trying

ou to stop digging, Sophia. I want you to forget all a

er chest. "I won't back down, Mr. Moretti. I h

admiration. "I like your spirit, Sophia. But yo

art pounding in her chest. "I'm

with amusement. "We'll see about t

d walked away, leaving Sophia

n. She knew that she had to ke

lt a sense of determination wash over her. She was going

enaline, and a sense of determination. She knew that she had t

just happened. She had been warned, but she had also b

watching her from across the parking garage. It

r. Sophia felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized that Leo was not

k to her car. She knew that she had to get o

e off the feeling that she was being watched. She checked her r

hat she had to be careful. She was playing w

he was working on. She knew that she had to be carefu

of determination wash over her. She was going to expos

lack sedan parked outside her apartment building. Her hear

sense of fear. But then, she remembered why she was doing this.

walked towards her apartment building. She knew that she was ta