Shadow

Rosalie couldn't tear her eyes away as the server's data began to unravel, piece by piece. The years of destruction, manipulation, and control Francesco had built into his empire were dissolving before her eyes. But there was no satisfaction, only a deep exhaustion. It was finally over.

Alessia exhaled softly beside her, the weight of everything they had lost hanging between them. "It's done," Thomas muttered after what felt like an eternity.

But just as Rosalie thought they could breathe, Alessia's voice broke through the silence. "I need to see Xavier," she said, her tone determined but fragile.

Thomas looked up, his expression hardening. "Alessia, it's too dangerous."

"I don't care," she snapped, her hands trembling slightly. She pulled out the USB Lee had given her earlier, her eyes wide with confusion. "Who is Kil?"