Chapter 85: What Next?

The penthouse was bathed in the soft glow of dawn as Lucas awoke, tangled in the sheets beside Chloe. He watched her sleeping peacefully for a moment, the events of the previous night still fresh in his mind. They had faced danger together, but now they were safe, and a sense of relief washed over him. Careful not to wake her, Lucas slipped out of bed and made his way to the kitchen. As he brewed a pot of coffee, he thought about the journey they had been on – the challenges they had faced, the obstacles they had overcome. But now, with Moretti behind bars and the Syndicate in disarray, they were free to start anew. Chloe joined him in the kitchen, her hair tousled from sleep but her eyes bright with excitement. "Good morning," she greeted him with a smile. "Good morning," Lucas replied, returning her smile. "How did you sleep?" Chloe shrugged. "Better than I expected, considering everything that happened." Lucas poured her a cup of coffee and handed it to her. "Well, we made