CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY - THREE - THE TRUTH REVEALED

"They were particularly interested in your shipping routes," Tanner said, his voice growing hoarse from talking. "Especially the ones you use for... for the more sensitive cargo." Luca's eyes narrowed. "The weapons shipments," he said, exchanging a glance with Matteo. "They're planning to hit our arms trade." Matteo nodded grimly. "It makes sense. Disrupt our main source of income, weaken our position with our buyers. It's a smart play." "What else?" Luca demanded, turning back to Tanner. "What about the 'big move' you mentioned earlier?" Tanner shook his head weakly. "I don't know the specifics. But they kept talking about a date – the 15th. Said that was when everything would change." Luca's blood ran cold. The 15th was just three days away. Whatever Volkov had planned, it was imminent. "We need to move fast," Matteo said, voicing Luca's thoughts. "Secure our assets, warn our allies, get Rebecca and Helena to safety." Luca nodded, his mind already racing with plans and conting