Burning Bridges
[Location: Luca’s Private Study – Late Night]
Luca cornered Kai against the mahogany desk, a hand fisted in his shirt. The hacker’s pulse jumped under his grip—not from fear, but anticipation.
Luca Vitale(ML)
(low, dangerous) Last chance. Who’s the traitor?
Kai Chen(Mc)
(grinning, breathless) You’re really bad at asking nicely.
Luca’s free hand slid to Kai’s throat, thumb pressing against his racing pulse.
Luca Vitale(ML)
I don’t ask nicely.
Kai’s laugh was a challenge.
Kai Chen(Mc)
Then take what you want.
A growl. Luca yanked him forward—
CRASH.
The door flew open. Dante stood frozen, Rafael peeking over his shoulder with a cupcake in hand.
Dante(Luca's right hand man)
We’ll… come back later
Rafael(Dante's lover)
(whispering) Pay up. I told you they’d be fucking by Tuesday
[Location: Vitale Shooting Range – Morning]
Valentina(Luca's Sister)
(Reloaded her pistol, eyes locked on)
Jasper(Kai's Bestfriend)
(Who was sweating through his shirt)
Valentina(Luca's Sister)
(smirking) Never held a gun before, hacker boy
Jasper(Kai's Bestfriend)
(nervous laugh) Uh, my skills are more… digital?
She stepped behind him, guiding his hands on the weapon, lips brushing his ear. Trigger discipline. Unless you want to lose a finger.
Jasper’s face burned. I—uh—
BANG. The bullet hit dead center.
Valentina(Luca's Sister)
(laughing): Cute. You tremble.
[Location: Underground Bunker – Secret Meeting]
Kai swiped blood from his lip, glaring at the man in shadows—Mateo, Luca’s rival… and his brother’s killer
Mateo(rival)
You’ve got Vitale’s trust. Now gut him with it.
Kai Chen(Mc)
Or I gut you instead
Mateo(rival)
(Laughed) Your brother begged too, at the end—
Kai moved.
Steel met flesh—but Mateo’s men yanked him back.
Mateo(rival)
(wiping blood, grinning) Tick-tock, little hacker. Luca dies… or your entire past does.
[Location: Rooftop – Midnight]
Luca pressed Kai against the ledge, the city lights painting his fury in neon.
Luca Vitale(ML)
You’re hiding something
Kai Chen(Mc)
You’re a mafia boss. Everyone hides something.
A blade slid between them—Luca’s at Kai’s ribs, Kai’s at Luca’s thigh.
Luca Vitale(ML)
(gritted teeth): I could kill you right now
Kai Chen(Mc)
(panting): Do it. Or trust me
A heartbeat. Luca dropped his knife
Kai’s breath caught—then his blade clattered to the ground
[Location: Safehouse – Rain-Slicked Windows]
Rafael bandaged Dante’s wounds, lips pressed thin
Rafael(Dante's lover)
You’re going after Mateo
Dante(Luca's right hand man)
(grunting): He’s making his move tonight.
Rafael yanked the bandage tight
Rafael(Dante's lover)
Die, and I’ll haunt you.
Dante(Luca's right hand man)
Not planning on it
Meanwhile, Kai stared at a photo of his brother, a gun in his lap.
Jasper(Kai's Bestfriend)
(softly): You gonna tell Luca the truth?
Kai’s smile was sharp as broken glass. "After I burn Mateo’s world to the ground."
Mateo "The Serpent" Rossi
(Luca’s rival, a venomous strategist with a smile like a knife twist.)
1. Silent Predator – Speaks in velvet threats, kills with a patronizing smile
2. Master Manipulator – Turns allies into pawns; loves mind games more than bloodshed.
3. Elegant Cruelty– Tailored suits, monogrammed cigars, and poison in his wine cellar.
4. Personal Vendetta– Hates Luca for stealing his empire… and something darker from his past.
5. Unhinged Loyalty – His men would burn alive for him (and he’s tested this).
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