chapter seventeen

'i am not becoming weak Enzo.'' Stephan responded in a stern tone.''

I'll have the team run have photos over the system and figure out who she is,'' Stefan says.

''Make it a priority, we need to get this over and done with the soon as possible.'' the mafia King responds. Stefan looks at him with an oblivious expression. he knows exactly what Enzo is talking about. there were other matters at stake and they needed to deal with the girl as fast as possible.

''The ball! I had almost forgotten about that.'' Stefan says in an excited tone.

''How do you don't forget about the most important event of the Mafia year? pay-for-performance is extraordinary and we get to strike deals with the Nobles that will be attending, then rest assured that the alliance will form will increase the territories for the New York mafia. The Syndicate will be pleased.'' Enzo Romano says.

He put that drawer at the bottom of the study table and images with a blue file. rummaging through the pages, Enzo finally finds the picture he was looking for. he pushes it forward to his stepbrother who glances down at it with an oblivious smile.

''Father's first ball as mafia king,'' Stephen speaks. ''He was so happy. I closed my business proposals that he was in his entire Empire. he made the Perfect entrance.'' Enzo comments.

''And you did that too. You broke his record and managed to sign the most contracts that night more than anyone else. you are quiet 17 shipments of cocaine and got the cartel to start working for us so far the alliance has been perfect and you, my brother, made a much more Perfect entrance.''

the words seem to encourage and cheer up Enzo. He had always been hard on himself and he was more focused on the things that he was yet to achieve.

''Well, I am expected to marry and I still honestly think that is a waste of time.'' the mafia King says.

'' is marriage a waste of time or is it love that you talking about? you seem to have a disregard for both.'' Stefan comments in an irritated tone.

'' that you are right my friend. I have no time for marriage and love is not my cup of tea. it is a weakness. it breaks people, not strengthen them.''

'' if you could give it a chance, then maybe you would realize that it is much more powerful when you rely on it.'' he says, '' aside from that, do we need to pay a visit to the South Korean syndicate and remind them who still owes half of their shares?''

'' I don't think that's a good idea. I think that we should remain in everyone's places as you make sure that news about who will my dad has not gotten out.'' the mafia King responds.

'' This is exactly why I have been suggesting that we just do away with that girl to stop it's not difficult to put a bullet through the f****** head, just say the words capo.'' He suggests before he gets up, preparing to leave the mafia King's presence.

'' let us just get that report fast and then I will clear out the doubts that I have.''

''Oh and Stefan, '' Enzo calls out, ''Don't think about falling for this one until you know who she is. We cannot handle that type of weakness at this critical time.''

Enzo's words greatly troubled Stefan. He feels it as an insult to his heart and the woman he loves. Even though Isabella died protecting Enzo, Stefan had warned her not to indulge in that gunfight that day. Stefan would never forgive his stepbrother for getting his girlfriend killed. She was the love of his life.

He does not give a response to his statement and neither does he show that he has taken it into accordance with what he said. Stephan hates the way Enzo points out his weaknesses and finds a way to poke fresh wounds.

Immediately Stephen leaves, Enzo busies himself with looking into my new documents for the piece of land had acquired after killing the Senator.

" getting this throne was the best decision I ever made, father.'' he says quietly who was the beautiful picture of his dad that was mounted on the wall. Even though Enzo's father was not dead, he barely had time for his son. he was busy running the other side of the mafia Kingdom for the endzone this one. it was simply a division of power for his inheritance. Enzo had been brought up and taught how to become the perfect mafia king ever since he was 9.

His character and personality were a great result of the negligence of his mother and the harsh training he received from his father at such a young age.

Picking up the mobile phone at the side of his table, he proceeded to connect it to the LED screen mounted on the wall. Enzo logged into the details of the CCTV cameras in the room where his victim was placed under. watching the girl from that lad screen enabled him to read her every action and expression.

She seemed not in the least afraid of anything that was happening. As a matter of fact, the girl had been busy rearranging the room that she was put in. She had pulled out the tablet stand from beside the bed and placed it at the far corner of the room. her fingers sliding across the beautiful Fabric of the curtains as she opened them and lined them perfectly to fit yet another different view of the room. Were it for any normal eyes, anyone would have guessed that the girl was looking for something. the mafia King had given specific instructions that the girl is put under surveillance. he wanted to see what she was capable of but he needed to first know who exactly she was. Enzo understood that asking her would not be an option. anyone who was highly trained could undergo any form of torture and still maintain silence.

"Tomorrow, I will find out who you are.'' the mafia king said, a sadistic smile on his lips as he watched her.