In the Ricci Estate,the gates opened slowly.
Sophia entered carrying Aria.Jack walked beside her.
Marco appeared at the top of the staircase.
The moment he saw his daughter...
His expression broke.
"Sophia?"
She rushed toward him.
"Father..."
Marco pulled her into his arms.
For a moment, Sophia was no longer an heir.
She was simply his daughter.His frightened little girl.Then Marco saw Aria.
His granddaughter.He gently touched her cheek.
"She's beautiful."
Sophia began crying.
"Father...we need your help."
Marco looked at Jack.
"What happened?"
Jack told him everything.
Marco's face became darker with every word.
When they finished, he remained silent.
Finally, he said,
"You need to stay away from the underworld."
Sophia looked at him.
"We're leaving."
"Good."
"Help us."
Marco hesitated.
"I will."
But then a guard rushed into the room.
"Mr. Ricci."
Marco turned.
"What?"
"The council."
"What about them?"
"They sent a message."
