Luca sighed and pushed himself upright. He started to button his shirt. "He has a court order," Luca said. "There is nothing I can do."
Vee sat up too, smoothing herself. "So you're just going to let him destroy the place?"
"Whatever he destroys, I'll make sure the city reimburses me."
"That should cause a bit of problem for him," she said.
"Oh, it will."
"How do we make him go away?"
Luca's hands slowed on the last button. "I'm working on it." He looked toward the empty stage below, where the lights were still moving over the abandoned floor. "First, I have to find your ex boyfriend, alive or dead."
"Do you really think he is dead?" Vee asked.
"I think so," Luca said carefully. "Right now," Luca continued, "Marco is searching for two people. And trust me, if Marco can't find them, then…"
Vee's head lifted sharply. "What are you saying?" Her brows drew together. "Ricardo?"
"I'm afraid so, Vee."
"Oh my God," she whispered.
