Later that night, Lucas stood alone in the vast, dimly lit warehouse that served as one of Leonardo's many safehouses. The information Giorgio had provided weighed heavily on him, but there was more to uncover. The conspiracy ran deep, and Lucas was still in the dark about the full scope of it.
Alex walking up behind Lucas, his tone gruff
"You got anything important from the old man?"
Lucas nodded, not taking his eyes off the far wall.
Lucas muttering in a deadpan expression
"Giorgio was part of it. But there's more. Santoro's got backing. Someone in the government. We need to move fast."
Alex crossed his arms, his eyes narrowing as he studied Lucas's expression.
Alex skeptically uttered. "And how exactly do we take on a ghost? We don't even have a name."
Lucas finally turned to face him, his jaw set with grim determination.
"We start with Santoro. He knows more than he's letting on. And when I find him, he's going to tell me everything, from where he stopped" Lucas muttering
Alex gave a slow nod, understanding the fire in Lucas's eyes. There was no stopping him now.
The warehouse echoed with the sound of footsteps as Lucas and his crew. Brook, Kally, and Jim, Stood before the bound figure of Dario, one of Santoro's remaining loyal men. He was tied to a chair, blood dripping from a cut on his face. His eyes darting around looking at the men in front of him. Lucas walked to him.
"You think I'm going to talk? I'd rather die."
Dario spitting blood, defiant to speak.
Lucas stepped forward, his face cold and unreadable. He crouched down to eye level with Dario, his voice eerily calm.
"That can be arranged. But first, you're going to tell me everything you know about Santoro. His plans. His contacts. And most importantly... who else is involved in Leonardo's death." Lucas quietly intone.
Dario glared at him, but there was fear behind his bravado. He knew exactly who Lucas was, a man now feared in his own right. By the name (Shadow).
Dario sneering boastfully "Leonardo? He was weak. He let his empire crumble. Just like your Boss Matteo. They are all weak. Santoro's going to finish what he started."
Lucas's eyes flashed with anger, but he kept his composure. Instead, he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a deadly whisper.
Lucas smiling coldly "I'm going to make sure Santoro pays. And you're going to help me, whether you want to or not."
Dario laughed bitterly, but the sound faltered as Lucas motioned to Kally, who stepped forward, holding a knife with a cruel glint.
Lucas deadly yet calm "Start with his hands. He'll talk eventually."
As Kally approached, Dario's defiance wavered. His bravado crumbled as the blade neared his skin.
"Wait! Wait.... don't! I'll talk!" Dario voice trembling
Lucas raised a hand, stopping Kally in his tracks. He crouched down again, his eyes focused into Dario's.
"Then start talking." Lucas softly smirked
Dario swallowed hard, beads of sweat forming on his brow
"Santoro's meeting someone tomorrow night. Someone high up. Government. I don't know his name, but... they call him 'The Ghost.' He's the one pulling the strings. He's been working with Santoro to take over Leonardo's operations. He feels Matteo might be of threat, so taking him out was the only option." Dario mumbled, breathing heavily.
Lucas's blood ran cold. The Ghost. It was the first real lead he had on the man behind the conspiracy. This shadowy figure was the key to unraveling everything.
Lucas voice low, dangerous "Where's the meeting?"
Dario nervously uttered "An estate... outside the city. North. That's all I know, I swear!"
Lucas stood up, satisfied with the information but still filled with rage. This was just the beginning. The Ghost might be powerful, but this time not just Lucas coming for him but the best of Lucas (Shadow).
Lucas coldly says. "Let him go."
Brook raised an eyebrow, but didn't question the order. As they untied Dario, Lucas approached the door, his heart pounding with a mixture of anticipation and rage. He was getting closer to the truth. closer to vengeance.