Alessia's Pov
“That hospital,” he said grimly, pacing now. “It’s owned by a part Claudia empire. Elena might have struck a deal with them.”
My heart plummeted, a cold wave of fear washing over me. “No. No, that can’t be. Mercy Grace is… it’s supposed to be one of the best hospitals. My mom’s been going there for years!”
“It’s not about the hospital itself,” Luca said, his voice sharp.It’s about who controls it. The Claudia empire doesn’t care about the patients—they care about power and leverage. If they know you’re connected to someone in that hospital…”
He trailed off, his meaning clear. They wouldn’t hesitate to use her against us.
“No,” I whispered, shaking my head as the weight of his words sank in. “She’s just an innocent woman." They wouldn’t—”
“They would,” Luca interrupted
