CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY - FIVE - THE ESCAPE ROUTE

Volkov had made a grave mistake in targeting the Castelli family. And soon, very soon, he would learn the true cost of his ambition. Luca allowed himself a small, cold smile at the thought. The game was far from over, and he intended to emerge victorious, no matter the cost. As the night wore on, the study remained a hive of activity. Rebecca continued her relentless analysis of Volkov's file, searching for any weakness they could exploit. Matteo's network of informants worked overtime, feeding them a steady stream of intelligence on Volkov's movements and operations. Luca, for his part, reached out to his contacts in the underworld, calling in favors and making promises. By dawn, a complex web of alliances and strategies had been woven, all aimed at one goal: bringing down Viktor Volkov. As the first light of day began to filter through the study windows, Luca gathered Rebecca and Matteo around his desk. His eyes were tired but blazing with determination as he laid out their plan o