Chapter 178 No Payment

• “Condition?!” Emily was perplexed. She knew nothing in this world came for free, but the thought of what Matteo Vinci might want terrified her.
• His connections were powerful. He was best friends with Alessandro Valentino, one of the most dangerous men around, and he worked for him too. Although Emily didn’t know Alessandro’s true identity, she had her suspicions. Men like him didn’t just kill without consequences unless they had serious power—either the police or the mafia.
• She nervously licked her lips, her heart pounding so loudly. “What do you want, Mr. Vinci?” she asked, trying to steady her voice.