Chapter Forty Four

"Well, if rosa doesn't mind, I would like to borrow you for a little while." Lorenzo said, giving her a small smile.

Rosa smiled at him and nodded. "Not at all. I think I'm going to have a lie down anyway."

Axel's smile slipped and was replaced with concern. "Are you ill? Do you need anything? I can get a doctor."

Rosa burst out laughing and axel expression looked both surprised and hurt, she felt bad, but couldn't help the laugh and snort that followed.

"I'm fine, really. I just need to chill out and relax like you said. I think it's after everything I'm a bit knackered."

He nodded but continued to look concerned, Lorenzo touched his arm, dragging his attention from rosa and back to him. "We need to discuss the deal. We need to ensure that we have Allen exactly where we need him. I don't want any mistakes. He has been a thorn in our sides for far too long."

"Our sides? Don't you mean my side? I'm the one constantly dealing with him. It was my business he threatened." Axel fired back a