"I have to leave, Victoria."

"Will you be long?" she asked suspiciously, trying to get more information. She already knew he was leaving but needed to know how long.

"I don’t know, but all my men are aware of any developments."

Victoria nodded.

Salvatore continued toward the room. From his phone, he used the remote control to cut all communications in the mansion, including the internet, without Victoria noticing. He descended quickly and, upon reaching the living room again, found her still there, smiling and pretending everything was normal.

"Good luck," the woman said hypocritically as a farewell. He just snorted and left the mansion.

The bodyguards, always stationed in...