Viktor’s POV.
Lara leaned forward slightly, elbows on the table, and met my eyes without blinking.
“How about you give us a place at the table instead?” she said. “We do not want to stay as second runners. We want to sit in the first place… beside you.”
I studied her face carefully. The words sounded bold, but I understood the real meaning behind them. This was not pure ambition. This was a smart move if they joined me openly, there would be no reason for me to turn against them later.
It was a way to protect themselves while still gaining power. A clean tactic. I had used the same kind of offer many times before.
Lara continued before I could answer.
“Moreover, Lila’s late husband had a long history with Antonio Chris. Old deals. Things most people never knew. That information alon
