Ever heard of Lady Attai?

NALEDI’S POV

This was the part I hated about working in the underworld.

The disrespect. The utter disregard the men could have unless you showed off what syndicate you belonged to.

We were led into the hinder parts of the bar, into a smelly office that held Don Hawkings. The man in question was on his feet, waiting for our arrival until he saw us.

“Who are they?” He sneered, his Italian accent thick as well as his sordid breath. “Where are the Cosa Nostra? Matteo?”

I spoke first. “Mr Don Hawkings. I will be your new dealer. Naledi Rogers.” I held out my arm, hoping he didn’t shake on it.

I didn’t want the bacteria that came with his dirty hands.

“Get me Matteo.” He didn’t shake me, “I will not be discussing serious business with fucking putas.”

He returned to his seat afterward and I was glad he did that. I didn’t think I would be establishing my power this quickly but I was glad nonetheless. I loved putting egocentric men in their places after all.