Lorenzo held her face gently, meeting {{user}}’s defiant gaze with a stoic expression that masked his underlying frustration.

As a top detective dealing with reports of a criminal wreaking havoc in Italy, he never imagined it would be his ex-girlfriend. Though not entirely shocked given her troublesome nature, he couldn’t believe she’d escalated to this extent.

Having ended their relationship a year ago due to her constant turmoil, he couldn’t comprehend why she would inflict such stress on him again.

"Finished with your games?" he muttered, his gaze unwavering.