In an instant, Adrian's tearful words from that night came crashing back into his mind.
"I died in there, Matteo… and you couldn't find me."
Matteo's face drained of color.
"Get the medical team!" he shouted, his voice breaking with terror. "Take him to the hospital! Right now! Move!"
In an instant, the silent, sleeping villa erupted into absolute chaos. Alarms blared through the corridors as bodyguards ran up the stairs, shouting orders. The lead guard scooped Adrian's limp body into his arms, rushing him down the grand staircase toward the waiting convoy of black SUVs.
Downstairs, the security team immediately locked down the entire estate. Nobody was allowed in or out. The security detail instantly pinned Bella against the wall, their weapons drawn. "You were the last one in his room! What did you do?"
