Chapter 2: An Unlikely Alliance
Reunited in Rome, the trio is forced to confront both their unresolved feelings and the threat that has brought them together.
Their initial meeting is awkward, with hurt glances and suppressed anger simmering beneath polite words. Amelia, who feels cornered and wary of trusting either of them, tries to keep things strictly business. Victor's frustration mounts as he struggles with old feelings that reignite at the sight of her, while Elena hides her own regrets under a mask of indifference.
Their uneasy truce is interrupted when they receive another message—a location in the heart of Rome's art district, marked with the name "The Architect." The name is vaguely familiar to Amelia; in her research, she remembers the title associated with a notorious figure rumored to deal in stolen art and underground auctions.
Desperate for answers, they agree to investigate together. But as they delve deeper into this underworld, each of them feels the creeping suspicion that "The Architect" knows far too much about their lives and their past connections. They find themselves lured to an art gallery where they meet a contact of The Architect, who delivers a chilling warning: "Your lives are his art, and your secrets are his masterpiece."
As they leave, Victor tries to bridge the emotional distance between them, telling Amelia he regrets how things ended. She hesitates, but before she can respond, Elena interjects, bringing their conversation back to the mission. Frustration rises as they realize that their history isn't just complicating their emotions—it's putting them at greater risk, with each of them unsure who they can really trust.