Adriano

Even though the news confirmed they were my family, I couldn’t believe it—not yet. I needed proof. Zero was a dangerous killer, and he had never failed me before, but this was different.

I had to be sure they were truly gone. That’s why I ordered Matteo to investigate. I was still deep in sleep when my phone rang.

I glanced at Azalea sleeping peacefully beside me before answering.

“Sir.”

“Spare me the details, Matteo. Is it done?”

“The bodies,” he said quietly. “They were burned beyond recognition.”

My heart skipped a beat. “So? Are you saying you can’t confirm they were the ones?”

“Yes,” he replied. “I can’t...