Ellis's gaze remained steady, her voice resolute. “These encounters I had with Vittorio, all the chance meetings... were they all part of the plan?”
Rocco stared at her, recognizing the need for transparency. “Yes, Ellis. However, you need to understand that the Moli di acqua plan was designed to protect you and Donna. Vittorio only did what was necessary to maintain the disguise.”
Ellis processed this information, the complexity of the situation becoming increasingly clear. Her encounters with Vittorio, the night at the Happy Hour, the connections he seemed to have forged, everything was carefully orchestrated to ensure their safety.
“Does that mean,” she murmured, “Vittorio was trying to keep us away from Angelo Messina and Jácomo Grecco, that he was trying to keep us hidden?”
Rocco
