CHAPTER 7

Chapter 7: The Hidden Agenda

Alex's eyes widened in shock, his mind racing with possibilities. He had never suspected that Sophia had a personal vendetta against the Moranos.

"I'm sorry," Alex said, his voice soft. "I had no idea."

Sophia's eyes flashed with anger, her face twisted in a snarl. "No one does," she spat. "But I'm going to make them pay."

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

"I'm in," Alex said, his voice firm. "I'll help you take down the Moranos."

Sophia's eyes widened in surprise, her face softening. "Why?" she asked.

Alex's eyes glinted with amusement. "Because I have a score to settle with them too," he said.

Sophia's eyes narrowed, her face twisted in a scowl. "What do you mean?" she asked.

Alex's smile was like a razor's edge. "Let's just say that the Moranos have been a thorn in my side for a long time," he said.

Sophia's eyes flashed with anger, her face twisted in a snarl. "I'll believe it when I see it," she spat.

Alex's eyes glinted with amusement. "Oh, you'll see it," he said. "I promise."

As they talked, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He had never been one to back down from a challenge, and taking down the Moranos was the ultimate challenge.

But as they parted ways, Alex couldn't shake the feeling that Sophia was hiding something. He knew that she was a wild card, but he was determined to trust her.

As he walked back to the Bianchi headquarters, Alex's mind was racing with possibilities. He knew that taking down the Moranos wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to do it.

When he arrived at the headquarters, Alex was greeted by Marco, who was sitting behind his desk, a look of amusement on his face.

"So, Alex," Marco said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I hear you're working with Sophia now."

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

"What of it?" Alex asked, his voice firm.

Marco's smile widened, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, nothing," he said. "I just find it interesting that you're working with someone who's been playing you all along."

Alex's eyes flashed with anger, his face twisted in a scowl. "What are you talking about?" he asked.

Marco's smile faltered, his eyes narrowing. "Don't play dumb, Alex," he said. "I know all about Sophia's little game."

Alex's eyes glinted with amusement. "And what game might that be?" he asked.

Marco's smile widened, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, Alex," he said. "You're so naive. Sophia is working for the Moranos, and she's been playing you all along."

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

"I don't believe you," Alex said, his voice firm.

Marco's smile faltered, his eyes narrowing. "Fine," he said. "Don't believe me. But when you find out the truth, don't come crying to me."

As Alex walked out of the office, 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 trust her.

"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 hiding something, 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 trust her.

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

Sophia's