“I was afraid,” sagot niya. “Markie has connections. Politicians. Investors. Even some people inside our board in Sicily.”
Tumahimik si Damone.
“Good,” maikli niyang sabi.
Napakunot ang noo ni Eloisa. “Good?”
“I prefer knowing the battlefield.”
Lumapit siya sa mesa at pinindot ang intercom.
“Fely. Get me everything on Markie Florante. Financials, legal records, travel history. I want his last five years dissected.”
“Yes, Sir,” mabilis na sagot sa kabilang linya.
Pagkababa niya ng intercom, bumaling siya kay Eloisa.
“You said he’s circling again,” tanong niya. “Has he contacted you directly?”
Tumango siya. “Two nights ago. He said widows get lonely.”
Nanigas ang ekspresyon ni Damone.
“Did he threaten you?”
“He doesn’t need to,” she whispered. “He makes it sound like a promise.”
