Ellis watched as Alessandro Amorielle left Ângelo Messina's house, determined to find Jake. The tension in the entrance hall had subsided, but the concern remained. It was a dilemma no one wished to face, but the situation had pushed them onto a dark path.

She turned to Ângelo Messina, seeking his support. “Ângelo, I don't know what happened to Jake, but you have to help me find him. He's Vittorio's son, and I can't allow anything bad to happen to him.”

Messina stared at ...