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I’m guessing it’s Albert. Which means he’s here to pick up Sophia. Once I’m out of her street, I decide to park my car in a discreet place hidden from view. A few minutes later, the car’s driving past me and turning a sharp corner. My mind starts working a mile a minute and a plan starts to form.
Before I can second guess myself, I’m turning on my ignition and following the car as it weaves through New York traffic. My phone starts to ring but I don’t pick up, intent on figuring out exactly where it is they’re headed. Thirty minutes later and the car’s stopping in front of a wrought iron gate. A tall imposing building looms inside. I park a few metres away, watching as they clear Sophia’s car for entry. There are two armed men standing guard at the gates which also appear to be automatic.
I look around the neighborhood. It’s pretty deserted, empty which means they’ve got free rein to perform all of their illegal activity. My fists clench around my steering wheel as I realize I just might have found out the Mincetti’s secret headquarters. Now all that’s left to do is to decide what I’m going to do with that information.
By the time I arrive at the casino, Roman’s furious. The place is a mess, people milling about, apprehension on their faces. Apparently Antonov not only shot and kidnapped someone but he also destroyed some of the tables and other shit.
The guy really has a death wish.
“Where the fuck have you been and why haven’t you been answering your calls?”
My hands curl into fists as I stare at my Don, “Who was it? Who did he take?”
He exhales roughly. “Claudia. He took Claudia.”
I inhale sharply. Claudia’s worked here for more than five years. She’s dependable, hardworking and loyal. No way in hell we’re abandoning her.
“And has there been any signs of her return?”
“Nothing,” Michael answers. “I tried to contact the Mincetti’s but there hasn’t been any reply on their end. They’ve been radio silent.”
I nod, clenching and unclenching my fists as my chest starts to pound.
“Let’s give them an hour,” I state.
Both their eyes cut to mine sharply.
“What happens after an hour?” Roman asks cautiously.
“If she’s not returned after an hour, then we go and get her ourselves. I know where they are,” I announce.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“I figured out where the Mincetti headquarters are,” I inform them. “If Claudia’s not returned in an hour, then we break in and rescue her ourselves.”
They stare at me for several long moments. I see several emotions passing through their faces. In the end I look away, letting out a sharp breath and running a hand through my hair.
“I’m sure you have questions. You’re wondering how I figured it out. And I’ll answer them. But later,” I say. “Right now, we need to figure out how to break into the place. It’s heavily guarded.”
Roman ponders my words for a minute. Finally he nods.
“Alright. Put together a team. We’ll do as you said.”
We all get to work and I’m doing my best not to think about the gravity of my actions. She’ll know. I have no doubt she’ll figure it out. And when she finds out I followed her and used the information against her, she’s probably not going to forgive me.
CHAPTER20
Sophia
Iwake up the next morning with a throbbing feeling in my head. Last night was a mess. I arrived at headquarters and found Dimitri gloating about his useless, ill thought out actions. Instead of yelling in his face like he deserved, I asked him very politely to return the innocent woman he took.
He refused so I went to my father and he seemed to want to leave the ball in Dimitri’s court. It was frustrating. I spent an hour arguing with them but they refused to listen. Then my dad kicked me out and sent me back home.
To make matters worse, Tony refused to reply to all my texts last night. I was trying to explain that I would need more time.
It’s five am right now and I’m worried. I stand up, heading for the kitchen. I grab some water from the fridge and I’m about to drink it when I get a queasy feeling in my gut. I clutch my mouth, when I feel the urge to puke.
Groaning softly, I move to take a seat on the couch.
