Chapter 65

Caesar dismissed Julian first, telling him that he will hear his report the next morning. Hence, the moment the consigliere left the mansion, the mafia boss stepped close to Laverna.

Hinawakan niya ang braso ng dalaga at mas lalo itong nainis nang tinangka niyang itago ang duguan niyang pulsuhan.

“What did Nicholas do to you?” mariin niyang tanong.

“Nothing. I just accidentally hurt my wrist so it bled,” sagot naman ni Laverna habang sinusubukang tingnan ang mafia boss sa mata.

“Nothing?” He scoffed. “If it’s nothing, then why the fuck are you crying?!”

He clicked his tongue and was about to leave, but just after taking a few steps, Laverna grabbed his hand. A whimper left her mouth.

“Don’t leave, please...” saad niya na tila nagmamakaawa. “Just... stay here.”

Bumuntong hininga ang mafia boss bago niya iniutos sa isang katulong na dalhin ang first aid kit sa master’s bedroom. Tahimik naglakad ang dalawa papunta sa kuwarto hanggang sa oras na nililinisan na ni Caesar ang sugat ni Laver