CHAPTER 21Sophia was glad she still had three days' leave, so she made some breakfast for Bella and Damon. She was going to drop Bella at school and later go see Damon.After dropping Bella off, she took a cab to the station because that’s where he was…then minutes later she walked into the station and found his seat empty.She had a sad look as she had expected to see him “Miss Russo” a voice echoed from behind and she turned to find a man dressed in a police uniform.He had one star so he must be a man of high rank “Yes?” she asked confused, how did he know her name?“You don’t remember me? I am Ray, Damon’s high school friend” he said and she glared at him for a while when the memories about him came rushing in.Oh, she now remembered him. Whenever Damon gets scolded or maltreated by her aunt, he will rush to his friend Ray’s place and stay for days before coming back. They used to be good friends and went to police camp together.“I am sorry about that, I had a lot on my mind…but

Carlo couldn’t understand Luka’s words, but he dared not ask further. “My sister has suffered a lot ever since we were kids; all she needs is happiness, and if you are willing to give her that, then I approve,” Carlo replied, and Luka patted his shoulder before sitting back on the chair.He thought of Sophia when they were still kids; she was the cutest thing he ever saw, and her way of stammering wasn’t embarrassing but cute.“You can leave,” he ordered Carlo, who nodded before leaving.He had to see his woman, so he picked up his phone and dialed Marco’s number, asking him to go pick Sophia up.Back at the Mondragon mansion...Senior Mr. Mondragon sat on the couch as he made a phone call, and Jerome glared at him in anticipation.“What happened?” he asked his dad curiously.“There will be a transaction tomorrow; make sure it runs smoothly,” he said, and Jerome nodded. He had always wanted to quit this family business and live a normal and happy life, but it was impossible when he ha