King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter Two Hundred Forty-Six

Adrik

“You’re not going to like this, Trino,” I said.

“I love it when you get straight to the point, lefe,” Trino said, laugh

“Sephie overheard Armando talking to one of his business associates. They were speaking Italian so they thought no one could hear them,” I said.

“Doesn’t Armando know she can understand Italian? I mean, he was there when she told me and Martin that she understands Italian. Does he have memory issues?” Trino asked.

Sephie laughed. “I stayed out of his line of sight, Trino. I can be invisible when I need to be,” she said.

He chuckled. “Miha, your talents are endless.”

“Apparently the Mexicans have reached a new deal with Anthony and Lorenzo. They’re still trying to bypass you and have convinced people that’s possible,” I said. “The other man was trying to convince Armando to switch sides.”

We all waited, trying not to laugh too loudly, as Trino went on a cursing tirade. He was nice enough to pull the phone away from his mo uth, but we could still clearly hear him. When he finally got himself under control, he asked, “and what of Armando?”

“I don’t know the answer to that one, Trino. He resisted at first, but by the end of the conversation, he made it seem like he was. considering it. But it’s Armando. He doesn’t like confrontation. I also couldn’t see his face, so I can’t say for sure what he was thinking,” Sephie said.

“Puta,” Trino said, which made Sephie laugh. She looked up, realizing I didn’t understand. “He called him a bi tch,” she said. quietly, still laughing about it.

“Are Anthony and Lorenzo still there, Trino?” she asked.

“Si, Miha. I just met with them yesterday. They must be negotiating with the Mexicans over the phone. They haven’t left Colombia. Not even while I was gone to meet with you. I have people watching them around the clock. The Mexicans wouldn’t dare set foot in Colombia either, so they have to be speaking over the phone. Who makes a deal like this over the phone?” Trino said. We waited for another cursing tirade to finish.

not dealing with the best and brightest here. I don’t even know the Mexicans but I can

and you already recognize this. These people were raised in this world

will mean for the Mexicans. I don’t want to start a war

loses his shi t and impresses all of us with his dramatic flair when it comes to the death of his enemies,” Sephie said. She was smiling as she said it, as I’m

problem with Anthony and

he said.

My list

same, Jefe. And also, I’m scared of your girlfriend’s

you were a smart man, Trino,” Sephie

Ivan chuckled, shaking his head. “Sephie, you’re becoming a genius at strategy.”

the meeting, Ivan,” Viktor said, laughing. “Strategy and

project one was obvious, so I don’t get credit on that one. I just spelled it out plainly for them,” she said. “And the other matter is more because my patience is wearing thin. I also may have wanted to send a message to Armando in the most passive-aggressive way possible,” she said. A sly smile came across her face as

she’d just said.

rest my case,”

be the best fix, either. If Trino takes care of all the bosses that met with him, that might send the message that he’s the one that really has the power and is running things,” she said, chewing on

alternative scenarios.

that. Essentially, they’re trying to oust both Trino and Boss with this move. Everyone in the city, with the exception of maybe Mando, will go along with Anthony and Lorenzo. It’s a move against Boss, but it’s a move against Trino

the bosses down there, we take care of the ones up here, then everyone gets the message never to try this again,” Viktor said. “You have a solid plan, Sephie. Don’t doubt your

that Boss won’t stand for that and is doing everything he can to protect the people of the

at Sephie, who met my gaze, but we both immediately looked to Misha for confirmation. He had the faraway look in his eye, but looked at both of us shortly after. “Oh, it’s a go.” His

at Misha’s response. “I like it when it’s strong enough I can see

also have the cherry on top for all this,” Stephen said. He was trying not to smile when he said it, but a devious grin stretched across his face. We all looked toward him, curious as to what else he could add. “I was in the gym with Keith last night when they got back

does Keith know that?” Ivan asked.

as he was helping her gather her things from the ground. She grabbed it from his view quickly. He didn’t say anything about it, but he’s been keeping an eye on her since. She’s not supposed to go to the