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Location: Abandoned Rail Station – Edge of the Bronx
The plan was simple on paper: intercept a weapons shipment meant for Ricci's new private army. Shut it down. Send a message.
But nothing ever stayed simple.
Isabella moved through the station shadows like a phantom, Nico at her side, eyes scanning every rusted corner.
Gianna whispered through the comm, "Two trucks inbound. Six guards minimum. No visuals on the handler."
Nico murmured back, "Handler's the key. Costanzo wouldn't leave this unattended."
Isabella loaded a fresh clip. "Then we take the handler alive."
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Meanwhile – Queens
Allegra stood on a rooftop, sniper rifle in hand. Her earpiece buzzed with Costanzo's voice.
"Cover the transfer. No survivors on their end."
She aimed at the railyard.
But her finger hesitated.
Through her scope, she saw Nico.
Then Isabella.
Together.
Something flickered in her expression—resentment? Jealousy? Regret?
Maybe all three.
She lowered the rifle.
And made a call.
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Back at the Rail Station
The trap sprung fast—too fast.
Gunfire tore through the quiet, and smoke grenades filled the air. But something was off.
No handler.
No real fight.
"This is wrong," Isabella shouted. "It's a diversion!"
She turned to Nico—but he was already moving, scanning for something she didn't see.
Then she spotted her.
Allegra.
Standing across the tracks, alone.
No weapon drawn.
Just watching.
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Their eyes locked.
Nico's face darkened. "Get out of here, Isa. Now."
"I'm not leaving you," she snapped.
Allegra stepped forward. "You're both walking into something bigger than a shipment."
Nico raised his gun. "Why the warning?"
"Because I may hate you, Nico," Allegra said, her voice cool, "but I hate Costanzo more."
A beat.
"He's making a move. On all of you. Tonight."
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Location: Ricci Estate – Same Moment
Costanzo stood before Ricci with a hard smile.
"Allegra's gone dark," he said. "And I know why."
He slid a tablet across the desk. On the screen: Isabella, Nico, and Allegra—together on the station feed.
Ricci's smile was ice.
"Then let's make sure only one of them walks away."
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Final Scene – Railyard
Allegra tossed Nico a drive. "Everything you need. Safe houses. Hit targets. Ricci's second ledger."
Isabella narrowed her eyes. "Why now?"
Allegra looked at her—something almost vulnerable in her gaze.
"Because you've already survived what we never could."
She turned, disappearing into the smoke.
And far above them, a drone clicked into position… red light blinking.
Target acquired.
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