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We couldn't let a moment slip by; every second counted when lives were on the line. However, we had to be careful so they wouldn’t suspect anything and relocate the women.
Leo leaned back, a thoughtful expression on his face. "This will catch him off guard, so we must prepare for backlash. Francisco won't take this lying down, especially if you’re not planning on hiding your involvement.”
I tapped my fingers on the table, a steely resolve in my gaze. "Hai ragione (You are right). We need to be ready for whatever retaliation he might attempt. This is the beginning of our battle, and we can't afford to lose ground."
The stakes were high, and we had to play this smart.
The plan had unfolded with surprising success. It had taken time, but Antonio had managed to dig up the location where the drugs were stashed, and after discreetly tipping off the police, a raid had been executed.
The drugs were seized, and a handful of Francisco's men were caught in the net.
But as Leo later informed me, these individuals were nothing more than foot soldiers in the grand scheme of things – they knew little that could incriminate Francisco. It was both a victory and a mild setback.
I leaned back in my chair, fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk as I considered the developments.
It wasn't all bad. After all, my vendetta against Francisco was far from over, and the fact that these underlings had been caught might prove useful in the long run.
I wanted to handle Francisco myself, to make him answer for his sins – especially the ones that had led to my father's death.
And then there was the matter of the trafficked women. Some had been successfully rescued, their lives spared from the clutches of that vile trade.
The police were working tirelessly to locate the others, and I knew that justice, in its own time, would be served to those responsible.
A smirk tugged at the corner of my lips as I imagined Francisco's reaction – his anger, frustration, and helplessness.
It was a satisfying thought that every move he made would bring him closer to his downfall.
I hadn’t even gone to my company to ensure everything went well, not that my presence was always needed, but the fact that it had been quite a long time since I had seen Sophia made me feel uncomfortable.
I was used to seeing Sophia every day. Not only that, but the last time we saw each other was after we had fucked in the hotel.
I had taken off and even told her we would talk about ‘us,’ but three days had passed, and I hadn’t even contacted her.
I knew my actions made it look like I was a dick, fucking her and then ignoring her, but I didn’t know what to tell her.
How do I tell her that I had found out my uncle, the man who had disturbed her at the event, killed my father for reasons unknown, and I was planning on dealing with him by stripping him of his power, assets, and authority before finishing him off?
With a sigh, I reached for my phone, which I used for my daily activities, and pulled up Sophia’s contact. There was no missed call or message.
Was she pissed off? If she was, I couldn’t blame her. However, with all that was happening, I still didn’t have time to talk with Sophia.
I could only message her that something important had come up and that I couldn’t contact her until everything was settled before switching the phone off.
I couldn’t afford for there to be any distraction, even if it were Sophia.
Especially if it was Sophia.
My phone buzzed on the desk, interrupting my focused reading. I picked it up and saw Antonio's name flashing on the screen. With a sense of anticipation, I answered the call.
"Matteo, listen," Antonio's voice was tense, and his words were rapid. "Francisco is on the move. He's heading to your location."
I couldn't help but smirk, a knowing smile curling my lips. Of course, my uncle's fury had led him straight to my doorstep.
His illicit businesses were disrupted, and he undoubtedly believed I was behind it. The realization that he was being cornered by his actions amused me.
"Thanks for the heads up, Antonio," I replied, my voice dripping with amusement. "Let's see how this unfolds."
After several more exchanges, I ended the call and set my phone down. It was time to witness the drama firsthand.
