The red rose

When Gianna returned to the room, she was happy to see Nicholas already fast asleep. Now she would be able to change her clothes and also finally have her bath.

She tiptoed to the new clothes she was given to and brought out the new set of pyjamas before running into the bathroom.

She was planning on going out later in the morning to retrieve her old bag. She'd to get something out.

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At about 11pm that night, Tristan's family arrived. He had to set a meeting place for them because he couldn't let them come to the hotel.

"Boss." Matteo said with a painful smile as he bowed immediately Tristan joined them.

Tristan searched his face and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Be strong. Abd ruthless. After tonight....we might never smile again." He told him and glared up at the other faces. Then nodded.

"You just saved your lives by joining hands with me. How many are you?"

"We are 24 boss."Matteo replied.

"We are moving once it's dawn tommorow. When we get to Philadelphia, I'm gonna get u