Chapter Twenty Five

Lucas remained silent, though his own anger simmered just beneath the surface. His father's death had been a mystery for so long, and now the truth is coming to light. But this new figure. He is  elusive, powerful, and far more dangerous than anyone Lucas had dealt with before. 

"We need to find out who this man is before he gets to our neck. Start with Santoro. Go in with all we've got. Break him, tear down his operation and make him talk." Matteo turns to Shadow, muttering in rage clenching his fists, ready to descend like rain.

Lucas nodded, knowing the task ahead wouldn't be easy. Santoro isn't the type that can surrender without putting up a strong fight. But Lucas is ready, prepared to do whatever it took to bring the truth to light.

"I will bring him down to his knees and extract every information he's got. Lucas confidently whispered, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he goes closer to the key to his quest.

Matteo's eyes gleamed with cold satisfaction. Knowing that with Shadow on his side, no body stands a chance against him.

"Good and when you do, we'll burn his empire to the ground. Matteo smirked with an inward smile of satisfaction.

Lucas and his team moved swiftly, preparing for the confrontation with Santoro. They knew he was holding a meeting at one of his private clubs, a place heavily guarded and fortified against any threat. But Lucas had no intention of walking in the front door. 

"Santoro's got no idea what's coming. We're gonna catch him with his pants down." Kally grinning as they crouched outside the club, surveying the area.

Brook checking his weapon, muttered. "He's slippery. We'll need to be fast and make sure he doesn't have a chance to slip away."

Lucas nodded, his mind focused on the task at hand. They had tracked Santoro's movements for days, and now the time had come to strike. Santoro might have the numbers, but with Shadow in their team, they stand Uper hand in the fight.

"We go in silently. Take out the guards first. And no matter what happens in there. Santoro must stay alive. but if anyone else gets in the way, don't hesitate to take them down." Lucas whispering to his team giving a briefing.

They moved quickly, slipping into the shadows as they approached the club. The guards outside were well armed but complacent, not expecting an attack. Lucas and Jim took out the first two guards without a sound, their bodies crumpling to the ground in the darkness.

Inside, the club was filled with the sounds of music and voices, but Lucas's team moved like ghosts through the building, taking out Santoro's men causing no alarm. They reached the private room where Santoro was meeting with his lieutenants, and Lucas paused listening at the door.

"Leonardo is out of the way. Matteo's loosing his grip. He's too focused on his son. By the time he realizes what's happening, it'll be too late. We'll have his empire, and then... Well, there won't be anyone left to stand in our way." Santoro mockingly mumbled, full of arrogance. 

"Shadow. How do we deal with him! Because as long as he is there. Taking down Matteo won't be easy. Chances of taking Shadow out are slim. And our men stand no chance." Santoro's second in command grinning.

Santoro throws a dirty look at him and lashed out. "Put yourself in check and stop freaking out. Have heard enough of that name. Shadow there, Shadow these. Shadow shit bastard... His just a brat that's gonna go down with his master.

Before his words drop to the ground, Shadow bangs the door open with his kick. They all turned, dismayed. Looking at the door with a deadpan expression.

Shadow faces them with his gun raised pointing at them having Brook, Jim and Kally take their stand beside him " I'm the terror you fear And I'm your end."

Shadow swayed his weapon shoots at one of Santoro's men, who tried to make a move. In less than no time, the room erupted into chaos. Everyone crouching on tables. The shooting continues for some time. 

Lucas got fed up, running out of patience. He lifts up, moving swiftly like a Storm with his team following behind, they took down Santoro's men before they could react.

Santoro himself jumped up but  before he makes a move, Lucas was on him in an instant, slamming him against the wall.

"You're going to tell me everything, Santoro. Who's pulling your strings?" Lucas cold lethal voice echoed.

"You think you can scare me, boy? You have no idea what you're up against. You'll never get to him." Santoro smirked

But Lucas's eyes burned with a dangerous intensity. He would get to the truth. No matter the cost.

"I'll make sure you regret those words." Lucas's voice low but dangerous.