Chapter 39

“This is ridiculous, Rodrigo! You removed our gambling operations. And now you want to shut down the plant?!" Clarixto angrily questioned his nephew. He had stormed into the mansion early in the morning because he learned that the young man had closed down their drug plant. He was worried because almost all of their sources of income were being taken away by Rodrigo. "Do you want us to suffer?!"

Rodrigo took a deep breath. He nonchalantly took a bite of the hotdog he was having for breakfast.

"Sit down, Uncle. Let's eat."

"Rodrigo!"

Rodrigo sighed and let go of the utensils he was holding. He looked at his uncle seriously. "What do you want?"

Clarixto sat down and stared at his nephew. "Why are you doing this? Why are you behaving like this? Is it still because of Jane?"

"Shut up," Rodrigo muttered. His expression suddenly changed.

"She's dead, Rodrigo! It's been five freaking years!" Clarixto said angrily. "I allowed you to mourn for a year. I let you be. But I can't accept tha