Sophia's defiance sparked Alessandro's wrath.
"You'll learn to obey, Sophia," Alessandro warned.
Sophia stood firm.
"I won't be a puppet, Alessandro. I demand truth."
Alessandro's gaze narrowed.
"Truth? You want truth? Very well."
Alessandro revealed the De Luca family's vast empire.
"From legitimate businesses to...other ventures."
Sophia's eyes widened.
"Drugs? Human trafficking?"
Alessandro shrugged.
"Survival in our world requires adaptability."
Sophia's horror deepened.
"How can you justify this?"
Alessandro's expression hardened.
"Justice is a luxury we can't afford."
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Days passed in tense silence.
Sophia's rebellion simmered.
One evening, she discovered a cryptic message.
"Meet me at the old windmill. Come alone."
Sophia's curiosity piqued.
Who was this mysterious messenger?
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The abandoned windmill loomed.
Sophia approached cautiously.
A figure emerged.
"Welcome, Sophia. I'm Marco, Alessandro's consigliere."
Marco's words stunned Sophia.
"Alessandro's not the only one with secrets."
Marco revealed hidden debts and rival families.
"The De Lucas are vulnerable. You can help."
Sophia hesitated.
"Help? How?"
Marco's eyes locked onto hers.
"Gain Alessandro's trust. Gather intel."
Sophia weighed the risks.
Could she betray Alessandro?
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Back at the villa, Sophia played the obedient wife.
Alessandro's guard dropped.
"Sophia, I have business in Milan. Stay here."
Sophia nodded.
Alessandro departed.
Sophia began her mission.
Gathering documents, snooping for secrets.
Alessandro's study yielded gold.
Files on rival families, financial records.
Sophia's heart pounded.
What had she gotten herself into?
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Alessandro's return interrupted Sophia.
"Sophia, what are you doing?"
Sophia's alibi faltered.
"Just...looking for a book."
Alessandro's gaze narrowed.
"Sophia, don't play games with me."
Sophia's rebellion trembled.
Had she been discovered?
Sophia felt she was in big trouble because if Alessandro finds out she want to go be intel to his enemies, there's no telling what he'll do to her
Sophia shivered.