Chapter 111

The ringing of the phone pierced the air, waking Giorgio from his slumber. He hurriedly picked up the phone. "Hello?" His voice was hoarse from sleep.

"We have a big problem," Heinze spoke over the line, his voice was tense and urgent. "Get out of bed right now. I'm on my way."

"What? What's happened?" Giorgio's brows furrowed, his voice sounding sharper as the grogginess cleared but Heinze had already ended the call.

Giorgio jumped out of bed, his eyes were still bloodshot. He dressed quickly, pulling on some clothes.

"Darling, what's the matter?" A soft voice came from behind him, a blonde head peeked out from underneath the bedcovers.

Giorgio's face softened imperceptibly, "Something came up, they're coming to brief me." He walked to the side of the bed and leaned in, pecking her on the cheek. "Get some sleep, I'll be back soon." She was his wife, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth nodded her head slowly, her eyes were heavy with sleep, "Don't stay out too long." she muttered before retreat