Clancy's POV"What the fvck did you say? What the actual fvck did you just say?" I banged my fist on the table as I roared at Matteo over the phone.He started to stammer, "Boss, I'm telling you the truth, they just vanished""Vanished?" I gritted my teeth, "Does this sound like a fantasy movie to you? All you had to fvcking do is follow one obstinate woman""My men indeed followed her, Boss, as instructed, but we lost her at the Riverside Drive Tunnel. I'm on my way to investigate this Boss, there must be an exit somewhere" I didn't need to hear more excuses from Matteo and slammed my phone on my desk.This was supposed to be a walkaway for me.How dare a woman come into my city and think so highly of herself?My fist had turned white and I collapsed back on my chair to see the video playing on the laptop screen before me.That brunette had found the tracker I asked my best man to secretly tag to her vehicle and she even smiled at my cameras.Was she taunting me?This woman knows abo
Sofia's POV I gently tapped away as our vehicle drove out of the articulated truck box into the garage and came to a halt there.Giada let out a deep sigh before glancing in my direction to say, "You look calm for someone who just got chased like an escaped inmate""You put your driving skills to a test today, that's all I'm interested in right now" With a small smile, I alighted and turned to Giada who also got down.She joined me and we made our way together to the entrance of the hotel building ahead."When you said he would try to find us after your first meeting, I didn't think much about it but right now, I believe this man is a pain in the ass" Giada didn't hesitate to let out her frustration and I couldn't help but giggle uncontrollably."Really? You learned the American slang"She shrugged and then pouted her lips, "I memorized them of course, how else am I supposed to blend into the society? You have been here for a long time and know everything. I bet I'll still have my ac
Sofia's POV I was awakened from my sleep by the ringing noise of my phone and blinked my eyes open with a loud yawn.Francesca had my phone in her hand and she was staring at the screen until she noticed my movement."Mamma, it's Uncle Danny" There was a big smile on her face as she stretched out the phone to me.Instead of collecting it, my eyes turned to the corner of the room where my other daughter was seated in front running TV screen and her chin was resting on her pair of knees.I know Marcela was pretending to not hear us and this made my heart heavy."Marcela won't talk to me" My attention was drawn again to Francesca who was speaking with a frown on her face.I took the phone from her and caressed her cheek with my thumb, "Your sister needs her alone time. She would be back"Talking to Marcela when she is annoyed would only fuel her emotion and the only way was leaving her to switch to her other personality.At first, I tried to be a good mother by trying to help her with h
Clancy's POV"Tell me you called to give me something positive and not some spineless excuses?" I was scrutinizing my figure in the standing mirror in the hotel room as I adjusted the tie around my neck."Boss, we have tried all our best to trace that truck but-- I know you don't like details of failure, so I won't say much. We failed the assignment and couldn't find the woman" I could hear Matteo's pleading voice from the speaker of my device but this time, I wasn't enraged.This made me smile because I expected it, yet strange, that the stubbornness of a mysterious woman would make me smile.Of course, she is proving to be bigger than I expected."Okay... Get back to work""Okay...?" Matteo was shocked.He must have mentally prepared himself for my anger."Get out of my phone, Matteo. I have a business to attend to" I was ensuring my tie was fitted perfectly."One more thing, Boss. You should be careful down there. I just got a tip-off from one of our birds in the state, there are s
Sofia's POV"Hey cuties, be nice to Zia(Aunty) Margherita, okay? I'll only be gone for a few days" On the video call interface of my laptop were my two daughters peering their eyes into the screen from their end with a small pout on their faces."Mamma, I'll miss you" Francesca rubbed her eye as if she was crying and I couldn't help but say to her, "I know, Maama will return with a lot of chocolate and ice cream for you"Marcela's eyes lit up and she grinned in excitement, "Maama, I'll be nice to Zia Margherita and La Mia Sorellina (My little sister)"Francesca glared at her and complained, "I'm... I'm --" She switched to Italian and snapped, "Io non sono piccolo... sono più grande di te (I'm not little... I'm older than you) " "Alright cuties, are you fighting?" I asked relaxing my back on the seat of the moving vehicle. "No, Mamma" Francesca folded her arms. She is easier to control so this was no trivial matter. "I'll call you whenever I'm free. It's only a few days and I'll b
Sofia's POV I was internally shaken but somehow managed to still keep my shocked expression behind the mask.This dangerous and insane woman was the owner of the NextTech company and was the Organizer of the summit, the main face behind the company.We did our research and never saw anything about a secret owner by the name of Rosita Duke.Giada has been in contact with the CEO of the company who had always acted like she owned the company.I didn't probe much into Tech companies because not for a second did I think I'd meet this big enemy of mine.Could she even know my true identity?Was she planning to kill me right now or something?My sweet girls.Were they safe?My heart thumped remembering our last conversation.Specifically her last words to me five years ago, "Our paths will cross again, Sofia. Not today, not tomorrow, not in months, not in two years, I believe, but we'll get to know each other better when it happens. Enjoy your peace and your unborn babies, for now"She so
Author's POV"......this is undoubtedly the best path to climbing unto the next stage in the leader of future technology..." Clancy McCain and Sonia Quinn were welcomed by the voice of the man on the stage as they entered through the private door to the VVIP seating section." We are looking forward to the progress of the AI intelligence... "The man continued speaking but Clancy was no longer listening as he turned to Sonia and said, "Seat 6 over there"He casually pointed to the VIP seating sea before strolling away for the VVIP section.Aurora De Santa should be here already and he wasn't sure why he was this impatient to see her, the woman who dares to get on his nerves.He removed the 2nd guest using his influence since the NextTech company was under one of the Tree branches and he wasn't someone who could be easily offended.Many would do anything to make him partner with their company and he thought Aurora De Santa would be one but she is arrogant.The arrogant woman was the fir
Author's POV A figure rose from the seat in the shadows, graciously acknowledging the applause as she made her way towards the stage.Sofia tightened her fist seeing the brunette-haired woman take up the stage with a warm smile of confidence. A smile curved at the corner of Sonia's lips and she looked in Clancy's direction. Only if she could see the look of utter shock on his face. He wasn't paying attention to the presenter a bit from the start until he mentioned the name 'Rosita' Clancy didn't realize he had looked but now, he was gazing directly at Rosita who was still smiling. She was looking in his direction and bit her lower lip to let him understand it wasn't a dream. No one noticed this except Sofia who was paying attention to the woman. She felt disgusted and a scene flashed through her head. When she had caught them in bed together but they were too carried away to notice her. From the report she got, Clancy McCain hasn't been seen with Interagent who had disappear