Chapter 51: The Pursuit 

Chapter 51: The Pursuit

As Detective Ben continued to smoke his cigarette, a sudden knock on the door interrupted the tense atmosphere. All three of them turned their heads simultaneously, their eyes locked on the entrance.

Detective Ben motioned for Isabella and Luca to stay quiet as he cautiously approached the door. He peered through the peephole, his expression shifting from curiosity to surprise. With a nod of assurance, he opened the door, revealing a disheveled man.

The man stumbled into the room, panting heavily. "Detective Ben, you need to get out of here. They're onto you!"

Detective Ben's eyes widened with alarm. "Who's onto me? What are you talking about?"

The man caught his breath before responding, his voice trembling with fear. "Internal Affairs. They suspect you've been working against their interests. They're closing in, Ben. You have to disappear."

Isabella's finger tightened on the trigger, her gaze flickering between Detective Ben and the panicked man. Luca's eye