Chapter 48
The meeting with Antonio was at a warehouse on the edge of Italian territory. She arrived early, checking the wire one last time. Maria had people positioned around the building, ready to intervene if things went wrong.
Small comfort when she was walking into a den of vipers.
Antonio was there with his brothers. And Marco. Exactly what she needed.
"You came," Marco said, smiling. "I'm glad. My sons tell me you've agreed to help with our little project."
"I have questions first," she said, forcing confidence into her voice. "I need to understand exactly what you're planning. What my role is. What happens after."
"Smart. Always negotiate from a position of knowledge." Marco gestured to a table with blueprints spread across it. "The wedding will be at the Grandview Hotel. Her
