Chapter 9
Gianna Marino
He leaned in, looking intently at me. There was a flicker of amusement in his eyes, like my words had caught him off guard.
I didn’t flinch—not even a little.
“Do you understand what you're asking from me?” he said, his voice calm. Not as cold as before.
“I do. I know this might be the end of me, but I’d rather meet my end fighting for what’s rightfully mine than die without trying,” I replied.
He paused, sizing me up for some seconds before nodding.
“Fine. You’ll work for me, if that’s the case. And you must stay close—where I can monitor your movements. I’m not promising revenge, but I have resources you can use to dig up secrets.”
I nodded and stood. I had no problem learning how things were run. Staying close to him would even help keep me safe.
It was
