Page 112 of The Boss

“You and I both know Drew will find them. If we need to search the earth for them, we will.” I promise her.

She swallows.

We sit there in silence. Then a knock comes to the door.

I get up from the couch and open the door. I assume it would be Ryan, but it’s my sister.

“Hey, Gino,” she says, giving me a soft smile, holding my niece, Victoria, in her arms.

“Hey, Ness.” I step aside to allow her to walk in.

“Hey Juliet,” she says, walking towards the couch. “You look like you could use some baby cuddles.”

Juliet smiles at her. “That would honestly be great.” Vanessa hands her Victoria.

“Where’s your husband and Julian?” I ask.

“In Juliet’s office with everyone else,” Vanessa replies.

“Okay, let’s all go in there. And yes, Vanessa, I want you in this conversation,” I say before she can ask.

“Must be serious.” I glare at her, which is enough of a response. “Oh, it’s serious.”

I walk out of my office and into Juliet’s, both women closely behind.

Mateo is standing there holding his son, Julian. How he jumped into fatherhood so quickly, I have no idea.

Alonso is crouched down next to Drew, pointing at something on the screen.

Jake and Gabe are sitting in the love seat, waiting for a command.

“Where’s Marco?” I ask.

“The drive is a bit longer from the docks,” Jake replies.

I nod in response.

“Call him and get him on speaker.”

And with that, I walk behind Juliet’s desk, toss my phone, and look up. Everyone’s looking at me expectantly.

Once Marco is on the phone, I look at Juliet, who’s standing next to Vanessa and Mateo. She gives me a small nod.

“Juliet got three messages just now; whoever this is clearly knows us,” I begin. “Drew, reach out to the Russos and see if you can get any info on who Lorenzo’s men are or were and see if you can get access to their cell phones. I’m guessing one of them is directly related to Lorenzo.

The messages she just received aren’t necessarily threatening, but they know about us wanting to start a business, and outside of the people in this room and a handful of others, no one knows that yet. So unless it’s someone we know, they have insider information.

Ryan, sweep the house for bugs. See if anyone has been listening or watching us. Gabe, Jake, Marco, talk to your dad to see if he’s heard of anyone asking questions. Alonso, help Ryan and Drew with whatever they need. Mateo, take another look at any of the contracts we’ve signed and see if there’s anything in there that could tell us who this is.”

Everyone nods and leaves the room except Juliet and my sister. Mateo whispers something to her as she takes their son in her arms. Then he leaves the room.

My sister smirks at me. “What?” I ask.

“Nothing.” She’s got that sisterly look on her face. “I’m going to take the twins downstairs.” She takes her daughter out of Juliet’s arms and walks out of the room.

“What should I do?” Juliet asks.

“What do you want to do?” I ask.