Let's play a game

Layla dabbed the napkin across her lips, her eyes flickering briefly to Lucius as he settled the bill. Once outside the restaurant, they slid into the car and began their journey to Rome.

Layla broke the silence with inquisitiveness tone. "What was the call about? Roderick looked pretty upset."

Lucius exhaled deeply. "Rick's so-called friend hired a gangster to harm him," he revealed. "Roger and Aiden stepped in and took matters into their own hands, which didn't sit well with Rick."

Layla's brows furrowed in confusion. "Why would his friend do something like that? And why didn't they report it to the police?"

Lucius glanced at her. "We don't involve the police in these kinds of issues. Even if they step in, those gangsters are back on the streets in no time. It's easier to deal with them... our way."

"The mafia way?" Layla quipped, her brow arching.