Episode 49: Family Honor

As the family discussed the kidnapping attempt, Luca's eyes kept darting towards his father. He had secretly overheard his father's conversations about the Organization, and he knew that his dad was involved in something big.

Luca's curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to follow his father to the Organization's meeting. He snuck out of the house, trying to be as quiet as possible.

Meanwhile, Leo was getting ready to leave for the meeting. He kissed Lily and the children goodbye, his mind preoccupied with the task ahead.

"I'll be back soon," he said. "Stay safe."

Lily nodded, her eyes filled with concern.

"Be careful," she said.

As Leo left the house, Luca trailed behind him, trying to keep a safe distance. He followed his father to the Organization's headquarters, his heart pounding with excitement and fear.

What was his father involved in? And why was it so secret?

Luca's questions swirled in his mind as he watched his father enter the building. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should follow him inside.

But something held him back. Maybe it was the look on his father's face, or the feeling that he was getting in over his head.

Whatever it was, Luca decided to retreat, his mind racing with questions and doubts. He made his way back home, hoping that no one had noticed his absence

Little did he know, his adventure was only just beginning

Leo's eyes scanned the perimeter of the Organization's headquarters, his instincts on high alert. That's when he spotted him - Luca, hiding behind a nearby dumpster.

Leo's expression darkened as he strode towards his son.

"Luca, what are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice low and stern.

Luca's eyes widened as he was caught red-handed. He knew he was in trouble.

"I...I just wanted to see where you were going, Daddy," he stammered.

Leo's face was thunderous.

"You know better than to follow me, Luca," he scolded. "This is no place for children. It's not safe."

Luca looked down at his feet, shamefaced.

"I'm sorry, Daddy," he mumbled.

But then, he looked up at Leo with a determined expression.

"Daddy, I want to learn how to protect Mama and Aria," he said, his voice trembling. "I want to learn how to keep them safe."

Leo's expression softened, surprised by Luca's words.

"Luca, you're just a child," he said gently. "You don't need to worry about protecting anyone."

But Luca was insistent.

"Please, Daddy," he begged. "I want to learn. I want to be strong like you."

Leo's heart melted at his son's words. He saw the determination in Luca's eyes, and he knew that he couldn't deny him.

"Okay, Luca," he said finally. "But you have to promise me one thing."

"What's that, Daddy?" Luca asked eagerly.

"You have to promise me that you'll listen and obey," Leo said sternly. "And one more thing..."

Luca looked up at him curiously.

"Don't let your mom know about this, okay?" Leo said, his voice low and conspiratorial. "She's going to kill me if she finds out."

Luca giggled.

"I know, Daddy," he said. "You're always saying that Mom is scary."

Leo chuckled.

"That's because she is," he said. "You know how your mom makes me scared sometimes?"

Luca nodded, grinning mischievously.

"Yeah, Daddy," he said. "You're always running away from her when she's mad."

Leo laughed.

"Well, let's just say that I have a healthy respect for your mom's temper," he said. "So, let's keep this between us, okay?"

Luca nodded, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"I won't tell, Daddy," he promised. "I'll keep the secret."

Leo smiled, feeling a sense of pride and nervousness as he led Luca into the Organization's headquarters.

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet my son, Luca," he announced, his voice echoing through the room.

The room fell silent as all eyes turned to Luca. He looked around, taking in the sea of unfamiliar faces.

Dominic, Alessandro, and Diego, who had been watching from the sidelines, stepped forward, their faces breaking into warm smiles.

"Hey, Luca!" Dominic exclaimed, ruffling Luca's hair. "We've heard a lot about you."

Alessandro nodded, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

"We're glad you're here, Luca," he said. "We're going to teach you everything we know."

Diego grinned, his teeth flashing.

"And we're going to make sure you're safe, too," he added. "Plus, we're going to teach you how to rizz a lady."

Leo's expression turned stern and serious, his eyes narrowing at Diego.

Diego's grin faltered, and he looked away, his face flushing.

The room fell silent, the tension palpable.

Dominic and Alessandro exchanged a wary glance, sensing the sudden change in atmosphere.

Leo's voice was low and even.

"I'm putting Luca under your care," he said, his eyes never leaving Diego's face. "Teach him everything he needs to know."

The three men nodded, their faces serious.

"We'll take good care of him, Leo," Dominic promised.

Alessandro nodded.

"We'll teach him how to defend himself, how to use his instincts, and how to stay safe."

Diego remained silent, his eyes fixed on the floor.

Leo turned to Luca, his expression softening.

"Luca, I want you to promise me that you'll listen and obey," he said. "Can you do that for me?"

Luca nodded, his eyes wide with excitement.

"Thanks, Daddy," he said, his voice trembling.

Leo smiled, ruffling Luca's hair.

"I'm proud of you, Luca," he said. "Just remember, this is a big responsibility. You have to stay safe and stay alert."

Luca nodded, his face set in a determined expression.

"I will, Daddy," he said.

And with that, Luca's training began, under the watchful eyes of Dominic, Alessandro, and Diego

Luca slept soundly, exhausted from his first day of training. Leo watched him for a moment, a sense of pride and worry swirling in his chest.

He turned to his men, who were waiting for him in the next room.

"Alright, let's get down to business," he said, his voice low and serious. "I want to know who's behind the kidnapping of my twins."

Dominic nodded, his eyes narrowing.

"We're still investigating, Leo," he said. "But we have a few leads."

Alessandro spoke up, his voice calm and measured.

"I've been going over the security footage," he said. "And I think I've found something."

Diego leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with interest.

"What is it?" Leo asked, his voice sharp.

Alessandro hesitated, his eyes flicking to Dominic before returning to Leo.

"It looks like the kidnapper was someone who's been watching us for a while," he said quietly. "Someone who knows our movements and our weaknesses."

Leo's face darkened, his jaw clenched.

"One of our enemies?" he growled.

Alessandro nodded.

"It's possible," he said. "But we can't conclude yet. We need more evidence."

Leo's eyes narrowed.

"I want you to dig deeper," he said. "Find out who's behind this and why."

Just then, Leo's phone rang. He hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Babe?" he said, his voice cautious.

"Leo, have you seen Luca?" Lily asked, her voice tight with worry. "We can't find him anywhere."

Leo's heart skipped a beat. He knew exactly where Luca was - with him, at the Organization's headquarters.

But he couldn't tell Lily that.

"He's with me," he said finally, trying to sound casual. "He's helping me out with some business at the Moretti's enterprise."

There was a pause on the other end of the line.

"Okay," Lily said slowly. "But Leo, I was worried sick. Please make sure he's safe."

Leo's gut twisted with guilt.

"I will," he promised. "I'll bring him home soon."

As he hung up the phone, Dominic raised an eyebrow.

"Everything okay, boss?" he asked.

Leo nodded, his face grim.

"Just Lily looking for Luca," he said. "But we have more important things to focus on. Like finding out who's behind the kidnapping."

Alessandro nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"We'll get to the bottom of it, Leo," he said. "I promise."