CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY - EIGHT - THE SECRET MEETING

"Rebecca? What's wrong?" he asked, immediately sensing her distress. Wordlessly, she handed him the letter. As Luca read it, his expression hardened, a muscle twitching in his jaw. "This ends now," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "I won't have them threatening my family any longer." Rebecca reached out, taking his hand. "What are we going to do?" Luca's eyes met hers, filled with determination. "Whatever it takes to keep you and Helena safe." The next morning, Luca insisted on taking a more active role in the investigation. While Matteo continued to work his contacts and analyze the evidence they had gathered, Luca began reaching out to his own network, seeking any information on the Russian mafia's activities in Florence. Meanwhile, Matteo had been examining the threatening letter, his keen eye picking up on something others had missed. "Rebecca," he called, excitement evident in his voice. "Come look at this." As Rebecca leaned over his shoulder, Matteo pointed out a se