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Pov: Vincent Salvador

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Pov: Vincent Salvador

"Hey lil bro," I playfully say, surprisingly in a better mood since I was recalling some good memories of Leo and me from when we were kids, he snaps his head and looks at me like he just saw a ghost.

He drags his gaze curiously across my face, as if in astonishment, and then smiles, "what has gotten you in such a good mood? not that I'm complaining," he laughs and I sling my arm over his shoulder. 

He moves lower in the car seat and accepts my random burst of affection toward him, "I don't know, Leo. I just- I haven't been the best big brother to you and I felt like stepping up my game or something." I explain and his eyes soften, that's my little brother, the one I'm so proud of. 

He pats my shoulder and shakes his head, almost denying it, "believe it or not, your annoying ass is the best big brother I could ask for," he concedes and I chuckle, feeling really happy and relieved to hear those words. 

"I know that dad is a harsh and borderline torturous person, regardless of anything he may or may not say to you, I'm proud of you, Leo," I tell him, but his eyes flash a slightly worried expression my way, before I could ask him what's wrong, Attila slams the breaks of the car. All of us falling forward, as usual. That guy can't drive for crap. 

"Jesus fucking christ, do you have to stop the car like that every single time, Atti?" Jacqueline groans and lets go of Seraphina's hand, which she was holding throughout the car ride, how cute, they're besties now. I'm glad Jacqueline has a female best friend since she's been living with a bunch of mafia men for the majority of her life.

"Hey don't blame me, at least I got the job done, we're at the bar, aren't we?" he snaps back and grabs his suit jacket from the seat next to him. "Yeah, and practically snapping our necks in the process like some low-grade vampire," Damien mutters under his breath as he steps out. 

I snort a laugh and let Leo & Zahir step out first, Jacqueline following behind them, then Seraphina, and lastly I step out. I straighten out the cuffs of my suit and watch as Leo removes his browline glasses, tucking them safely inside his jacket pocket. 

My eyes follow as a woman walks past me, almost bumping into me but I realized she did it deliberately by the flirty look in her eyes. Jeez, I haven't even stepped inside yet. The second she flashes me a wink, I see Seraphina's eyes wandering over the woman's body, an overly annoyed look appearing on her face. Jealous already, huh? 

I smirk and feel a tap on my shoulder, I hope it's not her, oh lord it is, "Ciao bello [hey handsome]" she whispers and I try to hold back my scoff at her very sad attempt of flirting, but who am I to judge, this is helping me get a step closer to winning the bet with Seraphina. 

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