With Vincenzo's reluctant cooperation, Lucas and Alex began to unravel the conspiracy. Vincenzo provided names, locations, and connections, detailing the council of powerful figures working with The Ghost to seize control of the city. As they pored over maps and documents, the scope of the betrayal became painfully clear.
Alex in a bit, surprisedly uttered "Politicians, police… even some of the city's top businessmen. This is bigger than we thought, Lucas."
"Then we will hit them where it hurts. They think they're untouchable, hidden behind their wealth and power. But everyone has a weakness." Lucas muttering furiously.
Just as they finished mapping out their plan, Vincenzo shifted nervously in his seat.
"There's… there's something else. Something your father never told you."
Lucas narrowing his eyes, he smirked "Spit it out, Vincenzo. No more secrets."
Vincenzo swallowed, glancing at Alex before turning back to Lucas.
"Your father had a contingency plan… a way to protect who ever inherits his legacy. If something ever happened to him. He called it… The Revenant Project." Vincenzo voice barely above a whisper.
Lucas stilled, the name unfamiliar yet chilling. He leaned in, his gaze intense.
Lucas says with a firm voice L. "What's The Revenant Project?"
"All I know is that it was a failsafe. If the worst happened, if Leonardo's empire fell… The Revenant Project would ensure that his enemies paid the price. But only you can activate it. Your father left it… for you."
Lucas's mind raced, a mix of shock and determination settling over him. His father had planned for this. had known that betrayal might one day come.
"Looks like we've got one more mystery to solve. What's our next move?" Alex uttered on a serious tone.
Lucas his expression hardening "We take down The Ghost's allies, one by one. And then, we find out exactly what The Revenant Project is."
As the night wore on, Lucas and Alex finalized their plan. They would strike swiftly and precisely, targeting each of The Ghost's allies, unraveling the conspiracy from the inside. Lucas knew that every step he took brought him closer to his father's legacy, and to a final showdown with the man who had destroyed it.
Lucas is back as Shadow, in the side of Matteo. The grand boardroom, with its mahogany table and walls adorned with framed achievements, felt colder than usual. Lucas took his place behind Matteo, feigning the appearance of a dutiful bodyguard, while his mind was alert, taking in every detail, every movement around the room. The board members filtered in, their expressions calculated, their tones clipped. These men and women had once been loyal to his father; now, they obeyed Matteo's every whim.
Matteo began the meeting with his usual commanding presence, his voice booming as he outlined the newest plans for expansion. Lucas watched, his gaze sharp and unyielding, knowing that every word Matteo said held hidden implications.
Matteo addressing the room, "Santoro with who he answers to are moving faster than we imagine. So we must act fast or regret losing all. And with the upcoming engagement between Jeff and Sophia, we're positioned to secure valuable assets, including access to properties that were once tied to the Devereux name."
Lucas felt his fists clench, the weight of Matteo's words sinking in. This wasn't just about wealth or territory. This was about dismantling every last piece of his father's legacy. Matteo was playing his cards, using his son as a bargaining chip.
Lucas muttering under his breath "Sophia has no idea what she's stepping into…"
A member of the board raised his hand to speak, his voice laced with uncertainty
Board Member glancing at Matteo
"But what about the risks? If the Leonardo Devereux family ever—"
Matteo cutting him off, eyes narrowing
"The Leonardo Devereux family is finished. We've taken control of everything they held dear. Jeff's engagement is just the final step."
Lucas's jaw tightened as he processed the betrayal. This wasn't a corporate takeover; this was Matteo erasing his father's empire and legacy, piece by piece. But before Lucas could fully absorb the implications, Matteo looked at him sharply.
Matteo nodding toward Lucas "Lucas, why don't you step outside for a moment? We have some… sensitive matters to discuss."