Chapter 174

Ryan sat in the passenger seat of Luca’s car, the city lights flickering through the window as they sped through the quiet streets.

His thoughts raced faster than the car, the weight of everything pressing down on him—Bella’s betrayal, Victor’s manipulations, the company slipping through his fingers, and now this meeting with Luca.

He needed answers, and he needed them fast. Luca drove in silence, his grip tight on the steering wheel.

They both knew they couldn’t afford to raise suspicion, especially with Bella’s guards likely watching Ryan’s every move. The less noise they made, the better their chances of discovering the truth.

Finally, they pulled into the driveway of Luca’s secluded house on the outskirts of the city. It was a modern, minimalist home, surrounded by high walls and trees that shielded it from prying eyes. Luca parked the car and gestured for Ryan to follow him inside.

Once they entered the house, Luca led Ryan to the living room, motioning for him to sit on the l