Chapter 96. Protected under the US Marshals Service

They went up the elevator to their apartment with the luggage. Derek Walsh and his colleague, Tim Barrett, took turns staying with them, escorting them everywhere.

Matteo was busy with visits to their office to prepare for the court hearing. They coordinated with the FBI and the DIA to gather proof against Costello and Luigi’s gang.

Although they were still under threat, life was much better and organized now. Matteo relaxed a little at seeing Amelia happy with his family. The investigation gained momentum under their united efforts. It looked like they would soon capture the criminals.

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Three years later

Matteo entered his shop and smiled at his team. They had stuck with him through thick and thin, and battled all hardships. Even when he had returned to New York under the protection of the US Marshals Service, they were there by his side. He had expected them to close the shop down but later found out that they were all working inside every day, rel