Chapter 10 - The Resolution
The flashing red and blue lights of dozens of federal vehicles illuminated the dark estate.
The FBI agents dragged a screaming, defeated Uncle Vincent out of the mansion in heavy iron handcuffs.
Luca's massive network of loyal lawyers had already secured full immunity agreements for both him and Mila.
The terrifying, chaotic night was finally over, and the brutal civil war within the Romano family had ended flawlessly.
Weeks later, Mila stood by the massive floor-to-ceiling windows of Luca’s heavily guarded, luxurious penthouse.
Her sister was safely relocated to a beautiful, secure home in Europe, fully funded by the Romano estate.
Mila was no longer the invisible, quiet assistant hiding safely behind a computer screen and a neatly organized calendar.
Luca walked into the room, wrapping his strong, protective arms gently around her waist from behind.
He kissed the soft skin of her neck, murmuring quietly that she was the most dangerous, incredible woman he had ever met.
Mila leaned back against his solid chest, finally feeling completely safe in a world that had always terrified her.
She smiled and admitted that sending that drunken text message was the absolute best mistake she had ever made.
He turned her around, pulling her into a passionate, desperate kiss that promised a lifetime of protection and profound love.
They laid together in the quiet dark, completely at peace for the first time in their entire lives.
Mila smiled and leaned over the edge of the large bed to pick up his discarded suit jacket from the floor.
A small, unfamiliar burner phone slipped from the inner pocket and brightly illuminated the dark hardwood floor.
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The glowing digital screen displayed a single, terrifying new text message from an unknown number.
It read: "The assistant suspects absolutely nothing, proceed immediately with phase two."
