All Chapters of Beneath the Shadows: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

The tension in the air was palpable as Enzo paced the length of his office, his phone clutched tightly in his hand. Luca and Nico stood nearby, their arms crossed, faces set in grim determination. Sienna sat on the edge of the couch, her eyes darting between them, her unease growing with every passing second.“What do you mean you can’t trace it?” Enzo growled into the phone. “I need to know where they’ve taken him!”“Mateo doesn’t leave breadcrumbs, Enzo.” Luca said sharply. “If he’s got Federico, this is a message. And you know what kind of message it is.”Nico nodded. “He’s trying to draw you out. You walk into this blind, and you’ll be playing right into his hands.”Enzo slammed the phone onto the desk. “And what do you expect me to do, Nico? Let Federico rot? He’s been with me since the beginning.”“There has to be another way.” Sienna said quietly. “Mateo wants you to act rashly—if you do, it’s exactly what he’s hoping for.”Enzo turned to her, his voice sharp. “And what do you

The hum of engines filled the air as Enzo’s convoy approached the outskirts of one of Diego Torres’ fortified strongholds. The moonlight cast an eerie glow over the abandoned industrial site. Enzo, seated at the front of the lead vehicle, stared ahead with icy determination. Sienna was by his side, her face pale but set with quiet resolve.“Are you sure about this? Sienna asked gently. “Diego won’t go down easily.”“He hit me where it hurts. Now I’m returning the favor.” Enzo answered without looking at her. “I know, but…” Sienna paused. “Be careful. He’s expecting this.”Enzo finally glanced at her. “I’m always careful. That’s why I’m still here.”Behind them, Luca and Nico prepared their weapons, exchanging tense glances.“Diego’s not going to roll over. He’s going to fight like hell to keep this place.” Luca stated matter of factly.“That’s why we’ve got the upper hand.” Nico said, checking his rifle. “He’s cocky. He’ll think we’re predictable.”“Let’s hope you’re right.” Luca gru

The tension in the study was suffocating. Enzo stood by the window, his fingers wrapped tightly around a glass of whiskey. Sienna paced the room, the news Federico had just delivered still ringing in her ears.“Diego’s got Alessandro. Word is, he’s being interrogated.”“Interrogated or tortured?” Enzo said, gritting his teeth. “Does it matter?” Federico asked cynically. “If he hasn’t talked yet, he will soon. He was playing both sides.”Sienna stopped mid-pace. “He might not. My father can manipulate Diego to his own advantage.”Enzo turned to her, his tone sharp. “Don’t be naive. Diego isn’t the type to wait for someone to crack. He’ll break Alessandro, one way or another.”“You think I don’t know that?” Sienna snapped. “He’s my father!”“And that’s exactly why I need you to think clearly. If he talks, it’s not just him on the line—it’s you, and by extension, all of us.” Enzo said in a low voice.Later, the core group gathered in the villa’s war room. Luca leaned against the wall, a

Diego Torres sat at the head of a long, sleek conference table, surrounded by his top lieutenants. The air was tense, the men silent as Diego reviewed reports on their recent attacks against Enzo.“We’re making progress.” Diego said, tapping his fingers on the table. “Enzo’s scrambling, his losses mounting. But we’re not there yet.”Mateo Salazar leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips.“Enzo’s bleeding, Diego.” Mateo said casually. “He’ll be finished soon. The real question is—what happens after?”Diego’s eyes narrowed, suspicious of the pointed question.“After?” Diego asked. “We take everything he has. His men, his territory. The Blackthorn Syndicate becomes a footnote in history.”Mateo leaned forward. “And who leads after that? You?”The room fell silent, the tension palpable. Diego stared at Mateo, his jaw tightening.“Careful, Mateo. You’re playing a dangerous game.” Diego said coldly.Mateo shrugged. “I’m just saying, sharing power isn’t exactly your style.”Bef

The soft hum of the city filtered through the partially open windows of Enzo’s office. Luca, Nico, and Sienna stood around the large oak table scattered with maps and surveillance photos. Enzo leaned forward, his knuckles pressed against the edge, the tension in his frame palpable."We’re at a tipping point. Mateo and Diego are circling each other like wolves.” Enzo said calmly but firmly. “We’re going to give them a reason to tear each other apart."Luca crossed his arms. "You’re playing with fire, Enzo. Mateo might be predictable, but Diego? He’ll gut us all just to prove a point."Nico nodded. "Luca’s right. This isn’t a game. If this backfires—""It won’t backfire.” Enzo cut him off. “We’ve spent months dismantling their alliances. They’re paranoid, desperate. We use that against them." -he glanced at Sienna- "Sienna, tell them what you’ve found."Sienna stepped forward, her voice steady despite the weight of their gazes."Mateo’s men intercepted a shipment of Diego’s last week. I