CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY - SIX - THE INTERROGATION

As the lieutenants filed out to take up their positions, Rebecca approached Luca, concern evident in her eyes. "Luca," she said softly, "promise me you'll be careful. We don't know exactly what Volkov has planned." Luca cupped her face gently. "I promise. You be careful too. I need you coordinating from here, keeping an eye on everything." Rebecca nodded, squeezing his hand before moving to her station, where multiple screens displayed feeds from security cameras at both locations. Matteo approached Luca next. "Everything's in place, boss. Our guys are ready." Luca clapped him on the shoulder. "Good. You take the warehouse district. I'll handle the port." "Are you sure?" Matteo asked, concern evident in his voice. "It might be safer if you stay here with Rebecca." Luca shook his head. "No. I need to be there. My men need to see me on the front lines." Reluctantly, Matteo nodded. "Alright. But I'm sending Marco with you as backup." As they prepared to leave, Rebecca called out.