chapter 87

"If he'd been a butcher's son, I'd probably be gutting cows right alongside him," Michele mumbled to herself, reflecting on Cesare's recent actions. Diego, standing beside her, interrupted.

"His Excellency?"

"…Ah."

Michele scratched her head awkwardly, realizing her lapse. Regardless of his origins, Cesare would have always risen to the top. She chuckled, pointed toward the building, and whistled sharply.

Whiiikthe piercing sound sliced through the still night air, and instantly, the soldiers stationed outside stormed the building.

As they smashed through the doors, the people inside screamed and fled in panic. However, those under the influence of alcohol and drugs were too unsteady to escape swiftly. The soldiers quickly apprehended the staggering figures.

Michele, who walked in leisurely, grabbed one of them by the head as he tried to scurry past like a rat and slammed him onto a table.