Protecting The Principessa (Complete)

~ Chapter 15 ~

She wasn't sure what he meant by those words; besides cops, who would come up to her? But, as he said, she wasn't stupid. It wouldn't be long, she bet, that people at the club started asking if she knew where to get this or that. She also knew there were other families in the city, ones who could come after her, could question her. So yeah, though she wasn't sure, she wasn't an idiot.

"Got it," was all she mumbled and out of the corner of her eye, she saw him smirk.

"That didn't take you long."

"Was it supposed to?" He shrugged at her question as he pulled into a place she hadn't seen before.

"Want to go in, Ignazia?" She glared at him as she undid her belt and climbed out of the car. She wasn't nervous as she followed him, having more of an idea of what to expect. However, seeing a half-naked lady walking around was something new that she wasn't. Adriano barely glanced at the woman as she stopped before him, her hands on her hips.

"You're early, Adriano."

"Get dressed, Susana. You know I'm not here for a good time." The woman laughed and waved them over to walk behind her.

"Who is that?" Izzy whispered as Adriano placed his hand on her back, escorting her through the walkway.

"Susana, the manager of this joint. She's a free spirit, but she knows better than to be walking around like that," he told her, leading her to a back room. Izzy nodded as she sat down and crossed her legs. She glanced behind her as the woman walked in, thankfully covered at this time.

"I see you got my message," Susana said, sitting behind the desk. "And you brought a friend, she's a pretty one, Adriano."

"Thanks. Ignazia, Susana. And no Susana, she won't be working for you."

"Such a shame, I could use a face like hers around her." Izzy ducked her head, the blush high on her cheeks at the woman's words and the eyes should feel on her from the man beside her. "Sweetheart, if you change your mind, feel free to call me. I know quite a few men who would pay top dollar for a stunner like you."

"Susana, stop. Trust me, not going to happen."

"Such a shame." Susana lifted a shoulder and turned her attention to Adriano. "Business?"

"Yes, got the cash?" Susana stood up and walked over to a safe that Izzy didn't even notice. Within moments the door was open, and Izzy's eyes opened wide at the stack, make that stacks, of cash that was being handed over. Good fucking Lord, how much was that she wanted to ask.

"200 G, just for the boss," Susana said, and Izzy had to shake her head at that. These were the funds that good pulled in? In what, weeks, days? Didn't matter honestly; that was a lot! And it was crazy. She was finally beginning to understand how her mom's hospital bills were paid.

"He will appreciate it." Adriano took the money and put it inside his coat pocket and grabbed one of the bags and handed it to her. Izzy was amazed at how easy the process went down, and how smoothly. She also couldn't help but wonder if anyone was ever stupid enough to try and take from the boss. Either the goods or the cash? From what she could see, Adriano had a damn good fucking handle on this, and she could understand why the Boss wouldn't just trust anyone. But there still had to be an idiot who tried to steal.

But she didn't get the chance to ask because Adriano was already standing up and getting ready to leave. She smiled at the lady and followed him out to the car where he popped the trunk and then opened some special compartment with a key. He put the money in there and locked it back up when he was done. His eyes glanced around and finally, he opened the car door for her. She had to admit, she was a little floored at the whole process.