The darkness crept in, shrouding Alessia's thoughts. The mysterious text message haunted her:
"Look closer at Sophia. She's not what she seems."
Alessia's mind whirled. Could Sophia, their trusted ally, be a traitor? The possibility gnawed at her conscience.
"Alessandro, I need to show you something," Alessia said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Alessandro's eyes narrowed as he read the message. His jaw clenched.
"We'll investigate Sophia. Immediately."
Together, they dug into Sophia's past, uncovering secrets and lies.
"Sophia's connection to the Morani family goes deeper than we thought," Alessandro growled.
Alessia's heart sank. Sophia's betrayal stung.
The scene shifted to the Bianchi estate's dungeon, where Sophia's interrogation began.
"You're finished, Sophia," Alessandro spat.
Sophia's eyes flashed defiance.
"I did it for—"
Alessandro cut her off.
"Enough. You're going down."
As Sophia's words hung in the air, Alessia's emotions raw:
How could Sophia betray them?
The questions swirled:
Why did Sophia betray them?
Who else was involved?
The darkness deepened, shrouding the truth.
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Alessia's eyes locked onto Sophia, her mind reeling with questions.
"Why, Sophia?" Alessia demanded, her voice trembling.
Sophia's gaze dropped, her shoulders sagging.
"I did it for protection," Sophia whispered. "The Morani family promised to keep me safe."
Alessandro's expression darkened.
"Safe from what?" he growled.
Sophia's eyes darted around the room.
"From my past," she murmured. "From the secrets I keep."
Alessia's curiosity piqued.
"What secrets?" she pressed.
Sophia's voice barely registered.
"Secrets that could destroy the Bianchi family."
The air thickened, heavy with tension.
Alessandro's eyes narrowed.
"Tell us, Sophia."
Sophia's words spilled out, a torrent of truth.
"Years ago, I witnessed a Morani family hit. They threatened to kill me unless I cooperated. I've been feeding them information ever since."
Alessia's heart sank.
"You betrayed us," she whispered.
Sophia's tears fell.
"I'm sorry, Alessia. I never meant to hurt you."
Alessandro's anger boiled over.
"You're going to pay for your betrayal."
As Sophia's fate hung in the balance, Alessia's thoughts turned to the mysterious text message.
Who had warned her about Sophia?
And why?
The shadows deepened, hiding secrets and lies.