Vittorio Amorielle, with an implacable gaze, held Eleonora Gattone firmly by the neck, applying increasing pressure as he demanded answers about the ambush that had landed his brother-in-law, Jason Barker, in the hospital. Eleonora struggled to breathe, her voice choked by the pressure on her neck, as she denied any involvement with Tommaso Grecco or the attack.

"Please, Vittorio, you have to believe me. I had nothing to do with this!" pleaded Eleonora, her pleading eyes locked onto ...