Alexander lowered his phone, his brow furrowing with mounting frustration. He had tried calling Luca Bianchi three times, each call going unanswered. Given the gravity of recent events, Luca’s silence was worrying, but Marcus’s lack of response was even more unsettling.
He clenched his jaw and dialed Marcus once more, only to be met with a cold, monotonous ring.
No answer.
Victoria noticed his tension, and for a moment, her own sadness faded as she became concerned for him. “Any luck?”
“Nothing.” Alexander’s voice held a hint of worry as he slipped the phone back into his pocket. “Luca’s gone silent, and now Marcus isn’t responding." He sighed deeply. "This is… unusual.”
Victoria’s eyes widened slightly. She knew Marcus was one of Alexander’s most trusted allies, a formidable figure w
