FORTY FIVE

Lucas’s gaze softened slightly as he looked at her, “I am taking it seriously, Olivia . But right now , our priority is Harris. We can't afford to split our focus.”

Olivia sighed,knowing he was right. “I know. But we can't let our guard down with Massimo either.”

Lucas nodded, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “We won't, i'll handle both.”

At that moment the door to the study opened, and Vincent walked in , his face a mask of seriousness . He nodded to Lucas and Olivia, “Boss I've increased the security around the mansion as you I ordered. We are ready for whatever Massimo might throw at us”.

Lucas turned to Vincent his demeanor authoritative. “Good, I want every man on high alert. No one gets iob or out without our knowing.”

Vincent nodded, “Understood boss, we are prepared for any eventuality.”

Lucas's gaze shifted back to Olivia. “We’ll handle Massimo, too. But I need you to stay safe, pretty doll. Your skills are invaluable , but your safety is my top priority.”

Olivia nodded, her resolve firm. “I understand, Lucas. But I'm not going to sit on the sidelines. I can help, I can use my investigative skills to find out what Massimo is planning.”

Lucas hesitated, his protective instincts at war with his respect for Olivia's abilities. Finally , he nodded, “Alright , we’ll set up a secure room for you to work on.”

Olivia smiled, relieved that Lucas was willing to let her help. “Thank you Lucas,we’ll get through this together.”

Lucas turned to Vincent, “Make sure Olivia has everything she needs. A secure room, the best equipment , and constant security.”

Vincent nodded again, “I’ll see to it, right away.”

Vincent left to make arrangements, leaving Lucas and Olivia alone again. Lucas cupped Olivia's face in his hands, his eyes filled with a mix of love and determination. “You mean the world to me Olivia, I can't lose you.”

Oliviia leaned into his touch, her heart swelling with emotions. “You won't, Lucas, We'll get through this.”

Lucas kissed her softly, a promise and a reassurance, “Together.” he murmured against her lips.

Olivia had gathered substantial evidence of Detective Harris's illegal activities. She has hacked into Harris's phone records, bank accounts and even managed to obtain surveillance footage that showed him meeting with known criminals. It was a goldmine of incriminating evidence.

“Lucas, I've compiled everything we need.” Olivia said, her voice filled with determination as she handed over a flash drive, “This has all evidence . We need to get it to the right people.”

Lucas nodded, taking the drive from her. “I’ll handle the media. You stay here and keep working and Massimo . We need to take him down too.”

Olivia nodded, her heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement, “Be careful, Lucas.”

He kissed her forehead gently, “Always.”

Lucas drive out of the mansion, his demeanor radiating authority and determination. He knew exactly where to go. He had contacts in the media who would be more than happy to expose a corrupt detective , especially one as high profile as Harris.

A few hours later , Lucas met with a trusted journalist at a discreet location. He handed the flashdrive, explaining the situation briefly. The journalist’s eyes widened. She reviewed the evidence.

“This is explosive ,” she said, looking up at Lucas, “I'll get this out immediately. The public needs to know.”.

“Make sure it's alright,” Lucas said, his voice calm but firm. “We can’t afford any mistakes.”

The journalist nodded, “You have my word.”

Back to the mansion, Olivia continued her work, her mind focused on the task at hand. She knew Lucas would handle Harris, but Massiomo was still a significant threat , she needed to find more information on his plans.

Suddenly, her phone buzzed. It was a news alert . Olivia's heart raced as she opened the notification. The headline read: “Detective Harris exposed : Shocking Evidence of Corruption and Criminal Ties.”

She clicked on the link and watched as the journalist presented the evidence Lucas had given her. It was a comprehensive exposé , leaving no room for doubt about Harris's guilt. The media was in a frenzy ,and it was only a matter of time before the authorities would be forced to take action.

Olivia smiled to herself, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Lucas had done it.


A few hours later, Lucas returned to the mansion . His drive back was fast, the engine of his black Lamborghini roaring down the secluded roads. The sleek, matte black finish of the car gleamed under the midday sun, reflecting the determined expression on Lucas' s face.

As he drove , his mind replayed the events of the morning. The meeting with the journalist has gone smoothly , and he was confident the exposé would have the desired impact. The power of the evidence Olivia had gathered, was undeniable and he , and he could already imagine the fallout Harris would face.

Lucas glanced at his reflection in the rearview mirror, his dark eyes burning with determination. He pressed down on the accelerator , the car responding with a surge of speed . The roar of the engine echoed through the empty roads .

As he neared the mansion, Lucas slowed down , his bound shifting from Harris to Olivia . Her safety was paramount. His thoughts were interrupted by the sight of the mansion’s grand gates coming to view.

Lucas parked the Lamborghini in its designated spot and stepped out . As he entered the mansion , the familiar scent of polished woods and expensive cologne greeted him.

Lucas found Olivia in the study, her eyes glued to the television screen . He paused for a moment , watching her with a mixture of admiration and concern. She had been working tirelessly , but Lucas knew they both needed a break.

“Pretty doll” he called softly , stepping into the study .

Olivia turned her attention to Lucas, “You did it Lucas, We did it .” She said, with a big smile on her face.

“Yes,we did it,” he replied with a smile , crossing the room to stand beside her. “It’s all over the news . Harris is finished.”

Olivia sighed, “That's one problem down, but we still have Massimo to deal with.”

Lucas placed a hand on her shoulder , squeezing gently, “We will deal with him. But right now , I think you need to take a break.”

She frowned, shaking her head . “I can't Lucas, I need to keep digging on Massimo's case.”

Lucas knelt beside her chair , his eyes locking onto hers, “You’ve been working non-stop, you need to rest. How about a short vacation ? Just the two of us.”

Oliviia hesitated, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts, “But Massimo….”

“Will still be there when we get back ,” Lucas interrupted gently . “You’re no good to anyone if we’re burnt out. Please , Liv. Let's take a few days . Recharge . I promise , it'll make a difference.”

She looked into his eyes, seeing the earnest concern and determination . Finally , she nodded slowly, “Okay, Lucas. A short vacation.”