Enrico’s eyes widened in shock. For a moment, he said nothing, clearly trying to process what she had just told him. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and controlled. “What do you mean? Locked up where?”
“I don’t know,” Isabella said, her voice shaking. “Carmen showed me a video… My mother was tied up. She looked so weak. Carmen said she would release her if I walked away from you. But I—” She stopped herself, her breath catching in her throat.
Enrico didn’t ask any more questions. The shock on his face turned quickly into a cold stare. Without another word, he turned to the side and reached for his phone. Isabella watched, her heart pounding, as he pressed a number and held the phone to his ear.
“Get over to Carmen’s house immediately,” Enrico ordered, his voice hard as steel.
