"I can't believe this!" Larosa exclaimed, her voice rising in disbelief. "You can't just detain us and search our bags without a reason!"The woman in the suit smiled sweetly. "I'm afraid we have every reason to search your bags, dear. You are in our territory, after all. And the machine just beeped that something unusual is in there, so we have every right to search it!""But none of you are going to search the bag until you tell us what it is that is in there," George added, his arms crossed.The man in the white suit chuckled. "Oh, I think you'll find that you don't have much choice in the matter. You see, we have reason to believe that one of you is...ah...carrying something that doesn't belong to you. Something that is likely very dangerous and you're trying to kill Fabio."Giovanni snorted. "That's ridiculous! We're not criminals, you know, and one thing you won't do is accuse us of murder!"The woman's smile grew wider. "Oh, but you'd be surprised what people will try to smuggl
The following morning, inside an enclosed room, Larosa lay on the longest couch. George and Giovanni were both on the other two couches, while Luca stood by the side of the window, his mind filled with thoughts of how the tracker got into his luggage. It was just 5:36 am in the morning, but he was already up. Apparently, he didn't sleep a wink last night after his whole team joined him in his detainment.After they said he was going to be detained, Larosa and the others blankly refused unless they were going to join him. After a long argument, they allowed them into the same room with Luca. Since last night, they had been locked up, hoping that when Fabio heard the news, he would ask for their release, but they were obviously wrong.When Fabio checked into his suite and his men told him their ordeal with Luca and the others, he didn't bother to even see or talk to them; he just resigned back to bed with his companions.The room where he was detained was quite spacious. Since they resp
Giovanni heaved a deep sigh of relief. "Finally!"The men unlocked the door and pushed it wide open so they could walk out.The four of them made their way out and followed the men to the dining room. Taking an elevator, they found themselves in a very large room.As they stepped out of the elevator, Giovanni and the others found themselves in a breathtakingly luxurious dining room. The room was filled with natural light pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offered a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.The walls were adorned with intricate moldings and ornate tapestries, adding to the room's opulent ambiance. The floor was made of polished marble, and the tables were set with fine china and crystal glasses.The room was filled with the delicious aroma of freshly cooked food, and the sound of soft music played in the background, adding to the relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.Giovanni's eyes widened in amazement as he took in the sight of the lavish spread
The atmosphere in the room became tense as Fabio's smile suddenly vanished, replaced by a scowl. His eyes narrowed, and his voice took on a menacing tone. The air seemed to vibrate with his anger, making it hard for anyone to breathe. All of them were surprised by his words and demeanor. There was no atom of apology in his eyes.Larosa's face was flushed with rage, her eyes blazing and her hands clenched into fists, as if she were about to explode. George's expression was stern, his eyes flashing with disapproval about what just happened.The room fell silent, the only sound the heavy breathing of the people present, as if time had stopped and all that existed was the tension between Fabio and the others.Fabio's words hung in the air like a challenge, his defiance and arrogance palpable in the air. It was clear that he was not used to being questioned or opposed, and he would not back down without a fight or even apologize for what just happened.The others seemed to be waiting for so
Fabio turned around, his brows furrowed, creating deep lines on his forehead. He didn't understand what they were talking about, nor did he see anyone that would be referred to as Lord Ercole. In his head, he had already concluded that Luca was one of their sons and Larosa was their mistress. His eyes wandered around in search of the Lord Ercole they had just referred to."Where is he?" He couldn't help it anymore.Larosa sighed frustratedly. "Who knew an elder will be this dumb not to notice his boss?" Fabio's eyes narrowed. "What are you talking about? I don't see anyone."George stood up, his expression stern. "You're not looking hard enough, Fabio. Lord Ercole is right in front of you, and you have already disrespected him by locking him up overnight. I will advise you not to do more, please. At least for your own safety."Fabio's gaze snapped back to George, his eyes flashing with anger. "Don't play games with me, George. I'm not in the mood for your petty games, save it for som
George's voice was low and menacing as he stood up from his seat and took a step closer to Fabio. "You won't talk to him like that," he growled. "Luca is the rightful Lord Ercole, and you will show him the respect he deserves."Fabio's laughter faltered, and he took a step back, his eyes darting between George and Luca. He seemed to be realizing that he had gone too far, and that the situation was not what he had thought. "Is Luca really the real Lord Ercole?" he thought to himself. He had never seen the elders be so furious about insulting someone like this.Larosa also stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. "How dare you," she spat. "You stand on an established empire built by his father, and then dare to insult us, and then have the nerve to laugh about it. You're a disgusting excuse for a human being, but any more curse words at him is where we draw the line!"Fabio's face went white, and he looked like he was about to collapse. He seemed to be realizing that he had made a
"And why can't he?" Fabio turned to Giovanni. "Are you scared that he is not good enough or the fake lord Ercole you brought in here will be exposed?"Giovanni just hissed, his eyes still fixed on Luca, hoping he would change his mind about playing the poker game with Fabio. Everyone of the elders knew his father was a pro at poker games, and it was obvious he had passed that skill down to his offspring.In truth, everyone in the mafia were skilled at playing poker games. They frequently engaged in high-stakes gambling activities, including poker, where mental acuity, bluffing, and reading opponents were significant skills that needed to be used in their everyday lives."Don't worry, I will play the game with him," Luca assured with a smug smile.Turning to Fabio, he asked, "Where do we play it? Lead me there!"Larosa quickly interrupted, stepping into the middle of both men. "Luca, this isn't right. You don't need to prove yourself to anyone, and even if you have to, not Fabio of all
Fabio smiled coldly. "I mean, Another Game. I don't believe that he won me in this one, so I'd like to play a different game."Larosa scoffed in disbelief at his audacious act. Just a few minutes ago, he was boasting about how he was going to win, and now that Luca had won, he was moving the goal post and trying to play another game."You're insane!" She screamed. "Just because the game didn't turn out the way you wanted it to, it's not legit? You must really think that the world revolves around cowards like you!"Fabio didn't flinch either; he was still stunned that Luca could beat him in his own game. How did he do that? Deep down, he knew that the game was square and fair, but accepting it would only bruise his ego, so he would rather lie about it.Luca remained calm in all of that as he spoke. "What other games do you choose to play? Pick another one, and I will play with you."Giovanni and George turned to him, their brows raised in disbelief."What do you mean, Luca?" George spa