On the other side of the door, Vittorio waited impatiently. His gaze was fixed and determined. He was ready to take action if anything threatened Ellis's safety. As the hands on his watch moved, Vittorio grew increasingly restless. He knew his wife was strong, but he couldn't help but worry. His hand rested inside his jacket, touching his golden pistol, as he watched the clock's hands approach the end of the allotted time. Just as he withdrew his weapon, the door opened, and Ellis walked out of the office, her expression revealing a mix of relief and determination. Kenji smiled at Vittorio, seemingly unfazed by the delay.
"Did I take too long?" he asked.
Vittorio stared at Kenji and responded with a slight tone of irritation, "It felt like an eternity."
Vittorio quickly approached Ellis
