ログイン"To top it all off," Luca continued, "I have to watch my boss, my best friend, make decisions that are objectively bad for him. Because they're what's best for everyone. Do you understand that?"Massimo didn't know what to say. Luckily, it didn't seem like Luca was waiting for a response."I've know
It took about an hour for Luca to arrive at the airport and reconvene with Massimo. The mafia don had gone back to the general entrance area—mostly so that Luca wouldn't need to purchase a ticket to meet up with him. Massimo didn't normally mind airport security protocols, but considering the troubl
"Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers," the agent at the gate announced over the loud speakers. "Again, Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers at gate G12."Elena hurriedly grabbed her suitcase and headed to the gate. Her plane was boardi
Massimo moved to follow after Elena's retreating form, but he was immediately stopped by a security guard."Sir, you need to wait in line—""Not now," Massimo cut him off firmly. He tried to move around the guard, but the man just shifted his position, continuing to block Massimo's path."I need to
"I need help finding Elena," Massimo told them both, keeping the situation vague. They didn't need to know more than that to do their jobs. The second they told him they'd do their best, Massimo hung up.Of course, Massimo would be searching for Elena himself. And he knew the importance of speed in
Elena couldn't believe it. She was in a cab headed straight to the airport. She had debated taking the bus and making a few transfers, but that seemed more than a little impractical with her suitcase.Besides, as her mother pointed out, taking public transportation would take longer. And time wasn't
Massimo checked his watch. It would take a few minutes to get to the next don's estate. Massimo pulled up his phone and called Gavino."Boss," Gavino greeted cheerily—he must not have heard about Tyler's visit to New York. "How goes, sir?""It'd go better if you had some good news," Massimo replied.
Elena stepped back and looked at the list she and Massimo had created. Every name was a possible suspect—someone who had the financial means, extra subordinates, or insider knowledge to help Tyler pull of his latest stunt. Elena didn't like how quickly she and Massimo had finished this list.With do
"We're actually renovating that hospital—think of it as our honeymoon gift to the community," Massimo continued. "My wife has ensured it will be perfect in every way. And you can take her judgement to be as flawless as mine."Elena smiled as the conversation drifted towards talk of the hospital. She
Elena smiled. She was surprised by her husband's sudden sweetness."You should tell your boss," he continued. "Make him fire or kick out whoever is saying anything mean about you."Elena nearly laughed. "That would only make things worse," Elena responded. "They'd start saying I have my boss wrapped







