Chapter 8

~ROMAN~

I observed Zaed Stokes as we discussed business. He was composed, thought before he spoke and most importantly the perfect person for the kind of work I wanted to do with him. I was impressed I couldn't lie and the aura of authority that surrounded him lived up to his name.

"That would be all," I told him, gulping down the remaining alcohol. I stretched out my hand and Diego handed over some documents to me. "Look into it and let me know if there's something you find unfavourable," I said setting down the envelope in front of him.

He nodded, blowing out some smoke from his cigarette. "I see the Argenteros really don't go well with the Bratva. That can be fixed with one meeting. Leave it to me."

I smiled at him. He did know how to rub people the right way. "That would be appreciated," I answered as I checked the time before standing up. I had two other appointments to meet up with, first to go see my mother and secondly, to pick up the woman who wanted to make herself a widow s