𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝚩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 | 18+

8 || SHOE SCANDAL

CHAPTER EIGHT | SHOE SCANDAL
𓆩❤︎𓆪𓆩❤︎𓆪𓆩❤︎𓆪

Lorenzo sighed and ran a hand through his hair, glaring at the nervous-looking Stefano who quickly looked at his brother for help. Sergio, however, appeared just as annoyed as Lorenzo. Especially, seeing the shameless hickeys blooming on his skin.

So much for 'we need to talk'.

"Paper." Give me your findings.

Stefano stepped behind Sergio. "I'm not done yet."

Lorenzo tilted his head. Why?

Stefano scratched the back of his head. "I don't know."

Lorenzo raised his chin. Do I pay you not to know?

Stefano started fidgeting. "I... I think that Hernandez is perhaps working for one of the other mafias... That his lowlife status is just a coverup."

That caught Lorenzo's attention.

"But it's just a hunch. I'm still not sure."

Lorenzo stood up and Sergio stepped aside, revealing the terrified Stefano to Lorenzo's much taller form. Stefano closed his eyes tightly, his fists tightening at his side as he held his breath. He was surprised when Lorenzo gently patted his head. "You're usually right about your hunches."

Stefano flushed, surprised to hear Lorenzo speak. His compliment was easily held in a higher regard than any other compliment he'd ever received. After all, Lorenzo was a man of sparse words. "Thank you," Stefano expressed sincerely, finally meeting Lorenzo's eyes. "I..."

Lorenzo lowered his hand from the top of Stefano's head and nudged his chin to the door. Go.

Stefano nodded and left, suddenly more motivated than before, leaving Sergio alone with Lorenzo.

"Are you serious about her?" Sergio took a seat before Lorenzo despite seeing how his boss seemed to care more about work than anything else.

Lorenzo ignored Sergio. He didn't owe him an answer. That was a matter of interest between Natalia and himself.

"I respect you, Lorenzo. But if you play with her feelings, don't think I'm just gonna sit around and do nothing."

That caught Lorenzo's attention. He'd already interviewed Stefano about Sergio's relationship with Natalia and after confirming that the two were just mates from university who didn't like each other very much, he'd decided to let Sergio live. Unless the latter proved to be less than true.

Lorenzo tilted his head at his cousin and a questioning brow.

"I promised Elizabeth I would take fucking care of her. I gave her my word. That includes keeping her away from you."

Lorenzo chuckled at how audacious Sergio suddenly had become. "Are you in love with her?"

Sergio blinked. Once, twice, thrice before a scowl broke on his face. He found himself having to physically restrain himself from throwing up. "That has nothing to do with this."

Lorenzo tilted his head. He disagreed. It had everything to do with it if it was true. "Yes or no?"

"No!"