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Emilio
"Hey,Lucas.I'vegota task for you," I said, my tone serious as I walked into my secret lab and made my way toward my busy workers.
Lucas spinned around on his chair, ready to assist. "Sure thing, Emilio. What's up?"
I chose my words carefully, knowing the importance of the task. "I need your help locating information on someone—Griselda's father. He was believed to be dead but she received information from her mom recently, that he was alive.”
Lucas understood the gravity of the situation.
"Done," he affirmed with a shrug.
I decided to clarify, "Do you need any specific information from me?"
"No need," Lucas replied, his fingers already typing away on his keyboard. "I had Griselda's phone, remember?"
“Lucas, I trust you with this. But remember, Griselda's privacy is paramount. Only gather what's necessary to find her father."
Despite my trust in Lucas, I couldn't help but give him a warning look. making it clear that Griselda was off-limits, a line that should never be crossed.
Seeing my expression, Lucas raised his hands in playfull surrender. "Hey, she's all yours.”
I must have really looked intimidating because Lucas reassured me once more, "don't worry, I won't overstep. Don’t have a death wish.” He turned back to his computer, and said over his shoulder, “when I find something, I‘ll let you know.” And with that his fingers were back working his keyboard.
A faint smile crossed my face at the thought of Griselda being "mine." I wanted to confess my feelings and allow myself to pursue her openly. Maybe once this ordeal was over.
I was still in thought, when Enzo approached, wearing a disgruntled expression. I couldn't help but be amused by his obvious frustration. The only person who could annoy Enzo make him lose his cool, was Andrea.
"What's got you all riled up, Enzo?" I asked, feigning innocence.
He grumbled in annoyance, "Andrea. He was giving me a hard time about the supplies as if they were for me. I mean, it's your operation."
I burst into laughter at the absurdity of the situation. "Why the glare? Andrea's the one who should be getting an earful, not me."
Enzo rolled his eyes, clearly irritated. "Alright, spill it. What's going on?"
Our conversation turned serious as I filled him in on the conversation with my father and the recent revelation of Griselda's mother about her father.
Enzo was back to his typical calm demeanor, hiding his surprise well.
"There's a lot Griselda doesn't know yet, and her mother will tell her when she deems it safe."
Enzo raised an eyebrow. "Safe? Safe from what?"
I shook my head, "Her mother didn't elaborate much. Just mentioned it wasn't safe for Griselda to come over."
"What the hell is going on?"
"I honestly don't know," I admitted. "But, as if it’s not enough that we have to find a mystery enemy using the Mancinis against us, we now have a second threat to investigate.” I ran a hand through my hair. “I’ve asked Lucas to look into Griselda’s father. That leaves you and me open to go after the Mancini’s collaborator.”
Enzo's looked at me with concern. "Just be cautious, Emilio. We can't afford any more surprises."
"I will, Enzo," offering him a reassuring pat on the shoulder as silent acknowledgment for his vigilance.
Just then, my phone buzzed in my pocket, and I fished it out while keeping one arm around Enzo's shoulders. The caller ID displayed Carlo's name.
It wasn't an everyday occurrence for him to call me. We hadn't maintained a close relationship, especially after our childhood when it became clear I was the unfavored son.
Enzo noticed the caller ID, too and raised a questioning eyebrow. "Carlo calling? That's unusual. What could he want?"
