“I’m aware of your concern; however, I’m in immediate need of your aid, Carlo,” Paolo said, his voice slightly shivering, and Carlo could sense it through the call.“Paolo, what big mess have you made this time?” he pinched between his brows. “I’ve long retired from my job. How do you expect me to keep track of such a man who is known for merciless killing?”“I can’t explain it to you for now,” Paolo said quickly, the words stumbling out before he could stop them. “But I need to talk to him. As soon as possible.”His fingers tightened around the phone. “And I know you’ve retired,” he added, forcing his voice to stay steady, “but you still have your ways to contact him.”The line fell quiet.Paolo almost let the desperation slip into his voice, but he swallowed it down. If Carlo sensed how cornered he really was, the old man might force out the reason from him, and that would be bigger trouble.On the other end, Carlo exhaled slowly. “Paolo…” he said, his voice turning heavier. “You’re
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