Are you ready?

“I know who I am talking to, and I am asking, no, I am demanding. You hinted at Laura’s death being the perfect opportunity to get out of this arrangement. I need to guarantee that you’re not the one pulling the strings.”

“Johannes, I like Leon Horowitz. He’s a hard-working asshole. I’ve liked him for years. I watched him after his woman died. At first, I didn’t see what the big deal was since he hadn’t married her. She was just a piece of pussy, but I saw his devotion. I knew that the only way to guarantee our security and safety was to one day unite our families. He’s not mafia, he’s not family, but he is as good as any mafia and family. I would never do anything to jeopardize that. I also happen to like Laura.”

Lucas shook his head, and Johannes had no choice but to believe him. It was as he suspected all along, a ruse.

“You will not go through with the adoption of those kids,”

Lucas said. “I have had our lawyer cease in the pursuit.” “No,” Johannes said.

“No? Do I need to remind y