Chapter 110

After escaping Baltazar, Vincenzo immediately took the phone he saw on one of the unconscious guards. His fingers trembled slightly as he dialed Mark's number, the familiar digits grounding him in the chaos that had unfolded.

"Mark, it's Vincenzo," he said, his voice a mixture of relief and urgency. "Everything is clear. You can move in now. Take down the whole place."

"Roger that," Mark replied, his tone professional but tinged with concern. "Are you and Annizah safe?"

"We will be," Vincenzo assured him, his eyes scanning the corridor for any signs of danger. "Just get here fast."

Hanging up, Vincenzo pocketed the phone and took a deep breath. He had to find Annizah. They had been through too much to let their story end here. He moved quickly, his steps silent but purposeful, his mind racing with thoughts of her safety.

The building was a maze, each hallway identical to the last. But Vincenzo's sharp memory guided him. He retraced his steps, recalling the path he had taken earlier. Ev