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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.

his voice low and controlled, masking the fury bubbling beneath. "We'll give you a

save you. No matter where you hide, whether it's in hell itself,

but still

threaten me,

smug grin on his face. Hegestured for his men to pick up all the guns scattered on

and Matteo stood frozen, watching them leave, feeling completely powerless. The weight of the situation hung in

them leaving the building, followed by a few distant gunshots, Alessandro and Matteo rushed outside. They found that Rafael and his men had shot out the tires of

muttered, frustration evident in his voice. Meanwhile, Alessandro and Lucas were already on their phones and

the sound bitter and cruel, making Aria's stomach turn with disgust. She knew that Alessandro hadn't acted yet for a reason-there was something more to it, and that's why she didn't

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