Chapter Seventeen

NATASHA

“I'll place a call to the human resource manager of the hotel,” Luigi informed us. “He's a friend, but that does not mean he can be trusted. “

Olivia and I nodded at his words. It was best not to think we should count on anyone. Trust was a double-edged sword. It could very well be our end.

I watched him speak as he continued on and on about the dos and don'ts of the hotel.

“Answer all their questions without hesitation,” he urged. “A prolonged pause can only mean you have something to hide. And the minute the mafia suspects you, they'll dig further into your records and, well, shit could happen. “

“Noted,” I mumbled, making mental notes. “I'm guessing with how tight they are with whomever they employ and all, it'll be quite hard to secure a spot, wouldn't it?”

“Of course not,” Olivia disputed. “Our entire mission depends on us getting into Sole Dorato.”

Luigi sighed and shook his head. “I did promise Luca that I would try to get y