Chapter 28: A Deal with the Opera Singer
"Regis Clan?" Matthew mumbled.
"You’ve never heard of them?" Argent whispered. The tension in the room had shifted the moment the name was spoken.
"No," Matthew lied without hesitation.
"Seriously?" Argent asked.
Matthew shrugged. He had, of course, but only in his past life. The Regis Clan was well-known in Italy.
On the surface, they appeared legitimate. Behind the scenes, they operated like the Mafia. Based on his memory, this was around the time they started expanding into the U.S. Right now, their presence here wasn’t as strong as it was in Europe, so Duke had little reason to be concerned.
"You’re the first person here who hasn’t," Argent said.
"I’m new, remember?" Matthew replied.
"If you’re not bidding, then sit down," Duke said, interrupting their conversation. His voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.
"What is Duke doing?" Argent muttered. "Is he really challenging the Regis Clan?"
"Why not?" Matthew asked.