Chapter 10 - THE LAST ORDER OF VIKTOR VARGA
Marco's arrest provided investigators with new evidence.
Communications.
Financial records.
Names.
Locations.
The information led authorities to several properties connected to Viktor Varga.
But Varga remained missing.
Sofia knew he wouldn't disappear quietly.
He had spent twelve years rebuilding his network.
He wanted revenge.
And he wanted her dead.
Then a package arrived.
Inside was a photograph of Elena.
Taken outside her school.
Sofia went pale.
Nicolo watched her hands tremble.
"What is it?"
She showed him.
His expression hardened.
The photograph came with a note.
Sixty-seven men. One daughter. Fair exchange.
Sofia closed her eyes.
For twelve years, she'd feared this moment.
The past reaching into her daughter's life.
Nicolo looked at her.
"We'll protect her."
Sofia shook her head.
"That's not enough."
He frowned.
"What do you mean?"
She looked up.
"We need to stop him."
Investigators increased protection around Elena.
Sofia worked with the task force to review evidence and identify Varga's remaining associates.
Nicolo provided additional information about criminal contacts and financial channels.
The investigation intensified.
Several suspects were detained.
Properties searched.
Accounts frozen.
Finally, authorities located Varga at a private estate outside the city.
Sofia received the call just after midnight.
"Bellini, we found him."
She closed her eyes.
Then whispered:
"Good."
Nicolo stood beside her.
"Is it over?"
May you like
Sofia looked toward Elena's bedroom.
"Not yet."
