C20 Caught in the act

In the dimly lit backroom of a nondescript warehouse, Alessio and his loyal companions huddled around a man bound to a rickety wooden chair. The man's face was bruised, and his eyes held a mix of fear and desperation. It was evident he had been through a rough interrogation.

"Tell us everything you know," Alessio demanded, his voice carrying an undercurrent of authority.

The henchman