Chapter 13 - Relocating Sophia And Little Emma To Upstate Security
Before moving on the Tribeca safehouse, Lorenzo made a brief, essential detour back to the Meridian estate.
Sophia stood by the front foyer with her overnight bag packed, holding little Emma’s hand tightly while Bruno trotted back and forth near the door.
“Mr. DeLuca... are we in danger?” Sophia asked, her eyes wide with fear as she looked at the armed guards standing outside by the SUVs.
“You’re being relocated to my secure cabin in the Adirondacks for a few days,” Lorenzo said gently, kneeling down to look Emma in the eyes.
“Did you find the lady behind the train station?” Emma asked softly, clutching her stuffed rabbit.
Lorenzo smiled faintly, placing a warm hand on the little girl’s shoulder.
“Yes, Emma,” Lorenzo replied, his voice thick with emotion. “And because you told me the truth, I’m going to bring her home.”
Sophia let out a long, shaky breath of relief, wiping a tear from her cheek with the back of her hand.
“Mason will escort you north personally,” Lorenzo instructed, standing up to face his security chief. “Ensure they don't stop for any reason.”
“Understood, boss,” Mason saluted, ushering Sophia and Emma toward the waiting armored vehicle.
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Bruno tried to follow them, whining softly at the open door of the SUV.
“No, boy,” Lorenzo told the dog, patting his massive black head. “You’re coming with me today. Your mother needs her guard back.”
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