chapter 9

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Leonardo's POV (father)

Leonardo eyes gleamed with a sinister intensity as he stood in his dimly lit basement. The air reeked of sweat and fear.

Before him, two figures cowered, tied and gagged. Leonardo's hands moved with calculated precision, inflicting pain on the victims

"Tell me who sent you ," Leonardo hissed, his voice dripping with malice.

Suddenly, his phone pierced the air. Leonardo's gaze lingered on his victims before answering.

"Hello," he said, his tone cold and deadly.

"Hello is this Mr DeLuca "? the voice on the other end asked

"Yes, what do you want"? Leonardo asked with a annoyed tone

"I'm Rachel a social worker from Florida and I'm calling to inform you about your daughter's Mia,Sophia and Emilia."

"What about them "asked Leonardo

"Their guardian has been arrested for drug dealing and abuse so the have no guardian, would you like to take them in or not ".

Leonardo's demeanor shifted, his mask of normalcy slipping into place.

Leonardo's eyes narrowed, his thoughts racing.what was this Rachel women talking about his daughters are dead .

"My daughter's are dead what are you talking about" Leonardo asked

"Sir we have your daughter's here their DNA matches yours " said the social worker

"Don't fuck with me , my daughter's are dead , is this a prank of some sort if it is then it won't end well for you" Leonardo said with a cold tone which sent shivers down Rachel's body

"No sir this is no prank we have your daughter's here I can send their pictures and information if you like"said Rachel

Leonardo sighed "ok send the pictures"and he hung up the phone

As he hung up, Leonardo's gaze returned to his captives.

"You'll talk eventually," he whispered, his eyes glinting with malevolence.

He left the basement and went to his office where he was gonna review info on his daughters

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Leonardo  sat in stunned silence, his eyes glued to the photos scattered across his desk. Rachel, the social worker from Florida, had sent them along with a detailed report.

Emilia , Mia and Ava  smiled back at him, their bright eyes piercing his soul. It couldn't be. They were gone. Dead. But where was Sophia .

Leonardo's mind reeled as he scanned the documents:

- Emilia,Mia and Ava, De Luca
- Ages: 18, 16, and 13
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Date: October 12 2024

How could this be? The police, the investigations, the funerals... all a lie?

Leonardo's hands trembled as he picked up the phone.

"Fran, come to my office. Now."

His wife rushed in, concern etched on her face.

"What's wrong, Leo?"

Leonardo's voice cracked.

"Rachel, the social worker from Florida... she called. The girls... they're alive."

Francesca's eyes widened.

"What? That's impossible!"

Leonardo handed her the photos and documents.

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