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“Nothing He hasn’t been at the restaurant”

She tilts her head “Why?”

“I don’t know No one will tell ”

So is definitely out of sorts Not only is Sebastian my father’s business partner, they’re best friends, so the fact my father won’t discuss Sebastian Cain isn’t lost on me

“That’s strange,” she says “He’s run your father’s restaurant for years”

He’s also been a pain in my butt at the restaurant for years Osteria Dei Mascalzoni, which roughly translates to ‘Tavern of Scoundrels,’ fits Sebastian perfectly A gorgeous scoundrel is still a scoundrel I’ there that the restaurant is also a front forthe place directly to his head He likes being in charge I think he gets off on being in control overhim constantly tell me no when I try to expand the events depart

“You sure you’re going to be ok?” I ask onceorry

“Trust me”

“I do trust you” I just hope she’s set away If she can kill Bishop, then I won’t need to stay away Everything can go back to the way it here everyone is safe

Sophia removes her hat and hoodie, and I slip thelasses as well Security shouldn’t even look twice at me Hopefully

“Do you have cash like I told you to get?” Sophia asks, perching on the edge of the bed

“Yes I have h to buy clothes and whatever else I’ll need What about you? Do you have money to hide once you do the job?”

Sophia smiles “Mia, I’m fine Don’t worry”

She’s so badass Sometimes I wish I were et this whole mess cleared up for the Four Families If anyone can do it, she can Once, and only once, I went to a kickboxing class with her She straight upEven the instructor said she was lethal She studies all thearound the restaurant when I’ve got back-to-back events scheduled