WEB OF DECEIT

Chapter 6: The Web of Deceit

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Marco was trying to get under his skin, but he refused to rise to the bait.

"What do you want, Marco?" Alex repeated, his voice firm.

Marco's smile faltered, his eyes narrowing. "I want to know what's going on between you and Sophia," he said. "I know you're not just casual acquaintances."

Alex shrugged, a careless gesture. "We're just friends," he said.

Marco raised an eyebrow, his eyes skeptical. "Friends?" he repeated. "I don't think so, Alex."

Alex felt a surge of unease, his heart racing with anticipation. He knew that Marco was trying to provoke him, but he refused to back down.

"What's it to you, Marco?" Alex asked, his voice firm.

Marco's eyes glinted with amusement. "Oh, Alex," he said. "You're so naive. Sophia is not what she seems."

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Marco was trying to manipulate him, but he was determined to stay one step ahead.

"What do you mean?" Alex asked, his voice cautious.

Marco's smile widened, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Sophia is working for the Moranos," he said. "She's been playing you all along."

Alex felt a surge of shock, his eyes widening in disbelief. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he had never suspected that she was working for the Moranos.

"You're lying," Alex said, his voice firm.

Marco's eyes glinted with amusement. "Am I?" he asked. "Why don't you ask Sophia yourself?"

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Marco was trying to manipulate him, but he was determined to get to the truth.

"I'll do that," Alex said, his voice firm.

Marco's smile widened, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I'm counting on it," he said.

As Alex walked away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that Marco was trying to manipulate him, but he was determined to get to the truth.

He pulled out his phone and dialed Sophia's number. She answered on the first ring.

"Hey," Sophia said, her voice husky.

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he was determined to get to the truth.

"We need to talk," Alex said, his voice firm.

Sophia's laughter was like music. "I'm counting on it," she said.

As Alex hung up the phone, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he was determined to get to the truth.

He walked to the café where he had agreed to meet Sophia. As he sat down at a table, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

Sophia walked in a few minutes later, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on Alex. She smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"Hey," Sophia said, her voice husky.

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he was determined to get to the truth.

"What's going on, Sophia?" Alex asked, his voice firm.

Sophia's smile faltered, her eyes narrowing. "What are you talking about?" she asked.

Alex's eyes glinted with amusement. "Don't play dumb, Sophia," he said. "I know you're working for the Moranos."

Sophia's eyes widened in shock, her face pale. "Who told you?" she asked.

Alex's smile was like a razor's edge. "Marco," he said.

Sophia's eyes narrowed, her face twisted in anger. "That bastard," she spat.

Alex's eyes glinted with amusement. "So it's true," he said.

Sophia's eyes flashed with anger, her face twisted in a snarl. "Yes, it's true," she spat. "But it's not what you think."

Alex's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he was determined to get to the truth.

"What do you mean?" Alex asked, his voice cautious.

Sophia's eyes flashed with anger, her face twisted in a snarl. "I'm not just working for the Moranos," she spat. "I'm working against them."

Alex's eyes widened in shock, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that Sophia was a wild card, but he had never suspected that she was working against the Moranos.

"Why?" Alex asked, his voice cautious.

Sophia's eyes flashed with anger, her face twisted in a snarl. "Because they killed my family," she spat. "And I want revenge."

Alex's