Chapter 119

Forty minutes after leaving the market, Victoria Valentino found herself soaring through the skies, heading west. She didn't have a clue about her exact destination; all she knew was she was finally on her way to see her son, and that was more than enough for her. Suddenly, a phone was pressed into her hand. "Hello?"

"Victoria, surprised by their little stunt?" a familiar voice greeted her.

"Yeah, Bruno, you could say I was caught off guard. Why didn't you clue me in about turning yourself in? You nearly gave us all heart attacks when your guy burst in, babbling about you being whisked away in a limo," Victoria replied.

"It's all just smoke and mirrors, my dear. They want you looking one way while they sneak you off in another direction. I couldn't even begin to tell you where I am, and I'm not allowed to spill any more beans about it," Bruno explained cryptically.

"So, it's true you&#