Chapter - 128 - Clean Freak

Mr. Bernardi Rossi, the current under-boss of the Capello family, is well-known for his ruthless counters in the entire world of the underworld. Rick is the only one who dares to defy his order (of course, only in private). Other than the father of the family and Rick, no one can challenge the under-boss. The Capello family has a history of more than 50 years. They are the first mafia organization in the world that boldly does their business to date.

No one dares to mess with the Capellos or denies their orders. All the gangs around the world wait for a chance to have business deals with the Capellos while the government waits for them to fall into their trap which has been wishful thinking to date. The Capello family is well-known for 'by hook or crook' methods.

Rick politely refused the liquor and said, "I just did my duty, and there is nothing to be praiseworthy." "Don't be such a hard-headed beast. No wonder everyone calls you 'the living stone' Capo!" Rick narrowed his eyes and asked, "Living stone? Me? Why?" Mr. Rossi laughed loudly and asked, "Do you have a girlfriend?" Rick shook his head. "Have you had any contact with any women out there?" Rick shook his head again. "At least have you ever touched a woman?"

'Yes, I have a woman, and I have touched her, but I don't know if I will be able to in the future,' Rick screamed in his mind but obviously couldn't say it out loud, so Rick scoffed and said, "Why should I?" "You fool! You are turning thirty-one this year, and you still don't have an ounce of lust in your heart, so that is why everyone named you as 'the living stone'!"

Rick raised his brow and said, "I would never go behind a woman for lust or to show my male dominance. If there is a woman for me somewhere out there, it will be purely out of love. Also, do you think I can have a woman beside me in this line of work?"

"You always have a way of words. Shut up and get to business." Rick smiled faintly and was about to leave the room when Mr. Rossi called out to him. "I forgot to mention to you the important part of the call by Dawson. You know how quick-witted I am, so I got the message clearly from him." Rick looked at him and nodded to continue.

"I heard you had the drug dealing with his daughter while he was away." Rick nodded. Mr. Rossi laughed and said heartily, "No wonder! It turns out Dawson's daughter is smitten by your charm and indirectly indicated that he is interested in having you as his son-in-law!"

Rick said with a deadpan expression, "I think you will be a better option as a son-in-law than me. Don't you think so, Dad?" "You brat! I don't think I can see a woman next to you in this lifetime!" "Don't get into useless talks and take care of your health if you want to see your son with a woman in this lifetime!" Mr. Rossi scoffed and signaled him to get lost.

"Why was I gifted with such a brat as a son?" scoffed Mr. Rossi and continued with his drink.

"It feels so good to be back at home," said Ben with a long sigh. "It does!" Alberto agreed. "So, how are your injuries? Are you both fine?" asked Armando, Rick's right-hand man. "We are good, Armando." Ben chuckled and said, "It was such an adventure. I couldn't stop admiring Capo's abilities. If I were a woman, I would have completely fallen in love with him." Armando and Alberto laughed as they heard Ben spouting nonsense.

"Oh, you are back!" commented a bulky man with a smirk as he walked towards the trio. "Yes, Mr. Marco," replied Alberto with a faint smile after he greeted him. Everyone in the family knows how terrible Marco is. No one ever wants to cross Marco, not because he is ruthless but because he acts like a teenage hooligan even though he is in his forties. His main targets are those under Capo Riccardo. Ben gave an unpleasant smile and quickly looked away.

"I want you to look up information about a person," said Marco, standing in front of Ben. Ben slowly looked at Marco with a doubtful gaze. "Are you deaf, or are you denying me?" Marco shouted, visibly irritated by Ben's stupid look. Ben shuddered in fear and glanced at Alberto and Armando. "Mr. Marco, I don't have access to that," said Ben in a low voice. Capo has ordered him not to use his hacking skill until it's a direct order from Capo, but Ben can't tell this to Marco.

"How dare you deny the order from me? I never asked your permission, you fool!" retorted Marco.

"He is a smart kid. He knows whose orders he should not defy." The trio sighed as they heard the voice behind them, but Marco became more irritated. Rick slowly descended the stairs and stood facing Marco. "I have informed you that my boys are out of your reach. Are your boys so incompetent that you need help from my boys? If so, I can clear some time in my schedule to train your boys. What do you think?"

Marco smirked at Rick's comment and closed the gap between them by taking a step towards Rick and said in a low voice, "Just because Underboss has your back doesn't mean you are all mighty. You gotta know how to be dirty, or else you will be covered in dirt sooner or later." Rick let out a low chuckle and said, "Well, sorry to disappoint you, I am a clean freak and know very well how to clean up the dirt."

Rick didn't wait for a response and signaled the trio to follow him. Marco had an ugly expression and looked at the group's back with utter disgust. 'Your death is clearly by my hands,' thought Marco and kept staring at Rick's back.