Chapter -8- secret &trio

*Sophia's eyes lock onto Hana's, her gaze piercing. "You're quite the prize, aren't you, Hana? Matteo's latest acquisition." Matteo's face darkens, his jaw clenched in anger.*

*Hana's eyes flash with anger, but she keeps her tone even. "I'm not a prize, Sophia. I'm a person. And I'm not afraid of you."*

*Matteo's grip on his glass tightens, his eyes fixed on Sophia. "Hana, don't engage with her. She's not worth your time."*

*Sophia laughs, a cold, mirthless sound. "Oh, Matteo. You're so predictable. You think you can control everyone and everything, but you can't control me."*

*Hana's eyes narrow, her curiosity piqued. "What do you want, Sophia? Why are you here?"*

*Sophia's smile grows wider, her eyes glinting with malice. "I'm here to remind Matteo of his past mistakes. And to warn him that I'm not going away."*

*Matteo's face darkens, his eyes flashing with anger. "You're making a mistake, Sophia. You don't want to threaten me."*

*Sophia takes a step closer, her voice dripping with venom. "I'm not threatening you, Matteo. I'm promising you. You'll pay for what you did to me. And Hana here will be the one to suffer for it."*

*Hana's heart races, fear coursing through her veins. What secrets is Sophia hiding? What does she want from Matteo? And why is she targeting Hana?*

*Sophia's eyes flash with malice. "You remember that night, Matteo? The night we... reconnected? You promised me everything, but you lied." Her gaze shifts to Hana. "And now, you've got a new plaything. How long before you discard her, too?"*

*Matteo's face darkens, his eyes flashing with anger. "That's enough, Sophia. You're not going to manipulate me with your games."*

*Sophia's smile grows wider, her eyes glinting with malice. "Oh, but I already have, Matteo. You see, I know all about your little secrets. The ones you've kept hidden from Hana."*

*Hana's eyes narrow, her heart racing with curiosity. What secrets is Sophia talking about? What does she know about Matteo's past?*

*Sophia takes a step closer, her voice dripping with venom. "You think you can control everyone, Matteo, but you can't control me. I know about the fire, about the girl who died. And I know about your role in it."*

*Matteo's face goes white, his eyes flashing with fury. "How did you...?"*

*Sophia laughs, a cold, mirthless sound. "I have my ways, Matteo. And I'll use them to destroy you, unless you give me what I want."*

*Hana's eyes are fixed on Matteo, her mind racing with questions. What fire? What girl? What is Sophia talking about?*

*Matteo's gaze shifts to Hana, his eyes filled with a warning. "Don't listen to her, Hana. She's just trying to manipulate us."*

*But Sophia's words have already taken root, and Hana's mind is racing with doubts. What secrets is Matteo hiding? And what does Sophia want from him?*

*Sophia's eyes glint with malice. "You're just like all the others, Matteo. Using and discarding women like trash. Hana, you're just a pawn in his game."*

*Matteo's face darkens, his eyes flashing with anger. "Shut up, Sophia. You don't know what you're talking about."*

*Hana's eyes narrow, her heart racing with fear. What is Sophia trying to do?