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The basement felt colder than usual as I leaned against the wall, watching Tony keep a close eye on Luca.
I needed a plan, and I needed it fast.
I pulled out my phone and dialed Logan’s number. It rang twice before he picked up.
“Vincenzo,” Logan greeted, his voice tinged with concern. “What’s going on?”
“I need your help, Logan. We need to expose Ricci’s real operations and clear my name. Can you get me everything on his current whereabouts and dealings? We need concrete evidence to turn this whole thing around.”
I wanted all of that to back up Luca’s claims. I needed all of the information that was out there before I made a move. I’d learned that lesson more than once in the past and I didn’t mean to make that mistake again.
“I’ll see what I can dig up,” Logan said, the sound of typing echoing through the line. “But it’s not going to be easy. Ricci’s been careful. If he’s really involved with North Korean operatives, we’re dealing with international waters here. It complicates things.”
“I know,” I said, running a hand through my hair. “But we don’t have a choice. We need to act fast before Ricci solidifies his position. I can’t let him win, Logan. Not when so much is at stake.”
“I’ll get started right away,” Logan promised. “I’ll need a few hours, but I’ll find something. In the meantime, keep a low profile. If the FBI’s already watching you, any sudden moves could make things worse.”
“I understand,” I replied. “But we can’t stay passive. We need to gather our own evidence, and we need to stay one step ahead of Ricci.”
“Agreed. I’ll send you everything I find as soon as I have it,” Logan assured. “Stay safe, Vincenzo. This is a dangerous game you’re playing.”
“Thanks, Logan,” I said.
“Just make sure you come out of this in one piece,” Logan replied before hanging up.
I slipped my phone back into my pocket, my mind already working through the next steps. The tension between my duty to handle this situation with Ricci and my feelings for Jenna gnawed at me, but I couldn’t afford to let my emotions cloud my judgment.
There was too much at risk. Especially right now.
I turned to Tony, who was still standing guard over Luca. “Logan’s on it. He’s going to dig up everything he can on Ricci’s whereabouts. We need to be ready to move as soon as we get the information.”
Tony nodded, his expression serious. “We’ll get him, boss. Ricci won’t know what hit him.”
I glanced back at Luca, who was watching us with a mixture of fear and resignation. “Keep an eye on him,” I said to Tony. “We can’t afford any surprises.”
Tony gave a sharp nod. “You got it.”
I headed upstairs, my thoughts heavy with the weight of the situation. I wanted to check on Jenna and make sure she was alright.
As I reached the top of the stairs, I paused, taking a deep breath. I opened my bedroom door and stopped in my tracks.
Jenna was nowhere to be found.
Then my phone rang.
CHAPTER 22
Vincenzo
I snatched my phone out of my pocket, my eyes narrowing when I saw the caller ID.
It was Ricci’s old number.
“What the hell do you want, Ricci?” I growled, answering the call.
“Vincenzo, I have something you might be interested in. Or rather, someone,” he said. His voice was smooth and mocking, grating on my already frayed nerves.
“What the fuck are you talking about?” I asked.
