Hundred and Fifty-two

DE LUCA's RESIDENCE

"What do you have for me?" Sandro asked as Blaze entered the room. He walked to the window, pulled the curtains apart, letting the light flood in, and then turned his gaze towards Blaze.

"Not much," Blaze replied, taking a seat on the couch.

"And what does 'not much' mean?" Sandro's eyes narrowed.

"I found Paolo Salvatore, but he's no easy enemy," Blaze warned.

"I didn't ask for that kind of information!" Sandro glared. "I wanted to know more about him and his operations. So, if I'm attacked, I'll know where to strike back."

"That's why I said he's not someone you can easily take down. He's formidable," Blaze admitted.

Sandro groaned. "Must I extract every word from you, Blaze?"

"I'm speaking the truth. I couldn't get too close to avoid detection. So, I observed them from a distance."

"Them?" Sandro's brows furrowed.

"Alessia and Janice were with him," Blaze revealed.

"I'm not surprised," Sandro remarked.

"There's something else I noticed, and I thought you might f