AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“No. But I can’t think of a worse situation than you, my mom, and my sisters being in the same place.”
“Ah. So they’re trouble.”
“You’re trouble. They’re a whole other category of anarchy.”
“Noted.”
Frankie checked his phone and frowned. “You should try to get some rest before heading to Moretti Properties.”
“Are you my escort today?”
"Nah. Tommy’s with you today. I have to sleep and then . . .”
“Something I’m not allowed to know about.”
Frankie shrugged, and I sighed.
“I guess I’ll watch some tv.”
“Good plan. I have to make my rounds, then Tommy will be here. He’s not to come inside.”
“Yeah. Yeah. Go neighborhood watch.”
He scoffed but didn’t argue as he slipped out the back.
Before Luca was arrested, the casino planning meetings were a fun little treat. We’d share ideas, flirt, and then go home and fuck, or go to his office and fuck. I wasn’t particularly picky about where we ended up.
But post-arrest, the meetings were frustrating and ended in no satisfaction for anyone involved.
“We’re comfortably on track for the big New’s Eve opening. I don’t see why you want to push for earlier.” Aldo clicked his pen as he reviewed the updated timeline I’d put together.
Marco cleared his throat. “We’re bringing Luca home and need an alibi for the whole family. The casino opening is perfect. Based on Sasha’s projections, Halloween is doable. Make it happen.”
Joey groaned and turned his chair toward Marco. “You pulling rank on us?”
“If I have to, but I’d rather not.”
“It’s going to cost us,” Aldo mumbled as he scrolled through the figures on his laptop.
“Luca’s worth the cost,” I said, closing my packet.
The three men stewed until finally, Joey threw his head back and conceded. “Fine. No matter the cost, we’re moving up the opening date.”
Aldo abruptly stood, collecting his laptop and files. “I better get going on all this.” Calm, cool, and collected, he left the room.
“The threat of a twenty percent increase in costs, and it’s like we told him our lunch plans changed.” I stared at the door in disbelief.
“Aldo is as patient as they come. I’m not surprised he’s excelling at his new position as CFO.” Marco gestured to Joey. “The other side of the Moretti family was made for all this corporate wheeling and dealing.”
Joey laughed. “Coming from you, I’m not sure if that’s a compliment.”
Marco shrugged and turned to me. “That all you need?”
“I think so. I really expected more of a fight.”
“When it comes to family loyalty, there’s nothing to argue about. And anyway, it was my idea to push this up, so thanks for getting this done.”
“Make sure you thank Michael. I have a feeling he’ll be the one suffering from these changes. And with Sarah pregnant?” I grimaced.
