CHAPTER XX

“Open the fucking door or I’m kicking it down.”

Yellow light flooded through the windows. There was a scuffle inside before I could hear Lorenzo breathing behind the door. I stepped back, expecting to be let in but the door stayed shut.

Still as welcoming as ever.

“Didn’t you give me your word never to come into my house?” The words came out muffled but I could hear the sound of his gritting teeth.

“Yeah well, you’re old enough to know words meant shit. You’re a lawyer, shouldn’t you know that by now?”

There was a momentary pause before he spoke again.

“She’s not here.”

I was glad he was aware of the spectacle his wife had caused but I could feel my patience losing by the second as I continued to face the mahogany door.

“I know. I have her location. I came to talk to you so fucking open the door, Enzo.”