Chapter 26: Cracks in the Plan"Hello! Luca, it's me, Isabella," she whispered, her voice tinged with urgency, as she hid in a secluded spot to make the call."Isabella, is that really you?" Luca's voice quivered with emotion on the other end of the line.With haste, Isabella continued, barely able to contain her anxiety. "Listen, Luca, I don't have much time. Bruno has unleashed twenty-four-hour surveillance on me. They're monitoring my every move. Right now, I'm evading that insufferable bodyguard, Marco, just to make this call. I'm using a burner phone to ensure our conversation can't be traced back to your location."Luca's concern was evident in his voice as he exclaimed, "What do you mean, no time? Isabella, this is madness!"A sense of urgency fueled Isabella's words as she pressed on. "You have to trust me, Luca. Whatever plans you had to rescue me, you need to halt them immediately. Staying there poses a greater danger. Bruno is a monster, but I'll be safe as long as I comply
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