Chapter 60. Hard Choices

Andrea's eyes fixated on her, his gaze filled with anticipation as he patiently awaited her conditions. He regarded her with suspicion, sensing an underlying tension in the air.

"It's simple," Celine began, her voice dripping with a sinister tone. "Either Luca stays here, and you, Andrea, will bear witness to every torment I inflict upon him, in the same manner I did before. Maybe then, I'll consider granting you your freedom. Alternatively, Luca can leave to rescue Elena, but you, Andrea, will be left behind... alone with me." Celine narrowed her eyes at Luca, a malicious smile creeping across her face. "And you won't have the privilege of seeing your father again,or maybe you will,” she added, her words laced with malevolence.

Andrea couldn't help but chuckle at her feeble attempt to intimidate him. "That's hardly a threat, Celine. I expected better from you," he replied with a hint of amusement in his voice.

Celine's smile widened as she raised the gun, pointing it directly at Andr