The butler's eyes widened in surprise as he opened the door. "Don Luca, we weren't expecting...""Where is he?" I demanded, brushing past the startled man."In his study, sir, but..."I didn't wait to hear the rest. I strode through the familiar halls, pushed aside the memories of my childhood. Without knocking, I threw open the door to my father's study. Manuel Alessandro looked up from his desk, one eyebrow raised in mild surprise. "Luca. What do I owe the pleasure?"My words came out in a rush. "Nazlynn's gone, I don't know where. I need your help. Your connections, your resources – anything that could bring her home."Manuel leaned back in his chair, regarding his son with an unreadable expression. "Sit down, Luca.""Padre, I don't have time to...""Sit. Down."The command in my father's voice was unmistakable. Reluctantly, I sank into the chair across from the desk.He studied me for a long moment before speaking. "Do you know why I stepped down, Luca? Why I handed the control o
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