Chapter 246

• I gritted my teeth at his disrespect, but I kept my tone even and controlled. “Because she grew up in this world. And she’s not stupid.” I didn’t have to say the rest, that she knew if she talked she’d be the next one taking a long nap in the dirt. “Besides…” I allowed my gaze to roam over the room, meeting the eyes of everyone there. “Luca said he’ll handle her. So consider her handled.” Even with my sunglasses on, most of the men fidgeted nervously when my attention was on them.
• “Shall we move on?” Luca suggested. With a nod at Marco, he handed the floor over to him.
• “All right,” he said. “You all know how this works…”