As they approached the door to Ransom's dad's office, Leena's heartbeat quickened until she could feel it in her ears. She wasn't just about to meet Ransom's dad, she was about to meet the head of the Giudice Mafia. This was a terrifying, momentous occasion. She couldn't help but be nervous.
Ransom raised his hand to knock on the door, and Leena felt like she was about to pass out. She had never been this nervous before. Even when she literally got kidn*pped, she didn't feel this nervous.
“Hey," Ransom said, stepping in front of Leena. “You don't need to be stressed out about this. I already told you that he's usually half drunk and half asleep anyway. Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed to introduce you, but he's still my family."
That was it. Family. That was the reason Leena felt so
