Chapter 86: Nightmare Of Past Deeds

The morning sun cast a golden glow over the city skyline, but the atmosphere in Lucas and Chloe's penthouse was anything but bright. They sat at the kitchen table, the remnants of breakfast untouched. The phone call from Jack had shattered their newfound peace, replacing it with a cold dread. "Regrouping?" Chloe repeated, her voice barely a whisper. "But how? Moretti's behind bars, his lieutenants scattered." Lucas ran a hand through his hair, frustration etched on his face. "That's what Jack's trying to figure out. He said they're planning something big, something that could put us in danger." Chloe's eyes narrowed. "Us specifically? Why?" "Maybe they see us as loose ends," Lucas suggested grimly. "Or maybe they want revenge." A chilling silence descended upon them, broken only by the distant wail of a siren. "We need a plan," Chloe finally said, her voice firm despite the tremor in her hands. "We can't just sit here waiting for them to strike." Lucas nodded. "First, we n