Night enveloped Villa Falco in a blanket of heavy, tense silence. On the lower terraces, fifty tactical operators in black Kevlar checked weapon optics, night-vision goggles, and breaching charges, preparing for the pre-dawn assault on the Acerra refinery. Upstairs in the master suite, the atmosphere was a sanctuary of quiet intimacy. A warm fire crackled in the hearth, casting dancing golden light across the plush rugs. Chiara stood on the…
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