Chapter 25

The safe house was a flurry of activity when Sofia and Elena arrived. Giulia had assembled a team of lawyers, hackers, and what Sofia could only assume were some of Luca's most trusted associates. The air crackled with tension and purpose.

Giulia looked up as they entered, relief evident in her eyes. "Thank God you're here," she said, pulling Sofia into a quick hug. "We've got a lot to cover and not much time."

Sofia nodded, her lawyer's mind already kicking into high gear. "What do we know so far?"

A tall, lean man with salt-and-pepper hair stepped forward. "Detective Torres is building her case on circumstantial evidence and a supposed eyewitness," he said, his voice gravelly. "We're working on discrediting both."

"Sofia, this is Vincent," Giulia introduced. "He's our head of security and... information acquisition."

Sofia understood the implication. Vincent was likely the one responsible for much of the dirt they had on their enemies. She filed that information away for later.

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