Chapter 279: 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.
"Exactly. Rick hates it. I get where he’s coming from, but he doesn’t fully grasp the severity of the situation. His life was at stake. I told Aiden to detain his so-called friend until I arrive," Lucius stated firmly.
"You’re going to handle it the brutal way, aren’t you?" Layla muttered, a note of disapproval in her voice. "You know Rick doesn’t condone violence."
Lucius let out a low chuckle. "You can’t sweet talk gangsters or mafias into submission, Layla. They only understand one language."