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side, and Family obeyed, stumbling toward him. She trusted Matteo's judgment, but

worry for her friend clouded her thoughts. Despite the fear gnawing at her, she knew this wasn't the time to act irrationally. She had to remain calm and think strategically if they were going to get Aria out of this alive,

"Now let me go, or be ready to see your wife dead, Rafael taunted, his voice lacing with hostility. He was smart, freeing one woman to shift the negotiations to his advantage. He knew that the moment he released Aria, Alessandro's bullet would be his end. Alessandro exchanged a brief, silent glance with Matted. Their eyes spoke volumes, their unspoken understanding clear. Matteo knew that Rafael, though dangerous, couldn't afford to kill Aria-

she was his only bargaining chip, the key to keeping him alive. He nodded slightly, signaling his agreement.

voice low and controlled, masking the fury bubbling beneath. "We'll give you a way out, but remember

matter where you hide, whether it's in hell itself, I will come for you

helpless, but still had

to threaten me,

face. Hegestured for his men to pick up all the guns scattered on the floor. "Get out of my way," he ordered, rushing toward the exit, his men following close

them leave, feeling completely powerless. The weight of the situation hung

heard the sound of them leaving the building, followed by a few distant gunshots, Alessandro and Matteo rushed outside. They found that Rafael

voice. Meanwhile, Alessandro and

take Alessandro's wife with him. "So, bambina, now you're mine," he taunted, a smug grin spreading across his face. "I've won you from your husband. He couldn't even save you." He laughed, the sound bitter and cruel, making Aria's stomach turn with disgust.

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