Chapter 18

Few days later

Alessandro’s POV

Romanio’s reign in the underworld had been wuestioksble, it has not been up to a week since he gained power yet he has been making all king lf restrictions and msking demands that are uncalled for. He has called for three ccuncil meetings since he became the king of the south abut I have made it a point of duty to attend no, ignoring the special invites he usually sends to me to mock me for stepping down to him. 

I had sent Carlos to represent me for the first meeting but Carlos had come back with no tangible information on what was said in the meeting, instead he mentioned how Romanio had thrown a bouquet of him becoming to new Don, celebrating his success setting aside the issues and problems that should be addressed. He had even announced the decentralisation of  the underworld causing members to question his reign and authenticity.

After the first meeting, I did not feel the need to send Carlos to stand for me in these meetings if nothing was going to be said in them. I rather have Carlos here tending to business or even giving him an off day than to waste his time like that. 

I am still looking for ways to set Isabella free, still looking for a weakness to use against Romanio but it seems like not much can be found lf the person in question only sleeps and dines in the confines of hells pit where he has no interaction with other people except his workers. 

In the last few days while Romanio has been making one silly decision or the other, I have heard of the displeasure of his internal council members. 

“What are you thinking about?” I break open from train lf thoughts as I notice Carlos walk towards me “I have been standing here for close to five minutes and you have just been staring at the wall blankly with the papers flying around” Carlos spoke up again picking up the papers that had found his way to the floor.

“Do you know that Romanio is a bastard?” I said finally breaking the silence and Carlos chuckled lightly.

“You have known this for some time and we have all been aware just that you fell for his silly tricks so now you have experienced him first hand” he said placing the remaining papers on the table.

Just as I was about to speak again one of the maids walks into the study interrupting the little convo I was having with Carlos “sir, some men are here to see you” she said and dismissed her with the tip of my finger signalling to her to let them in.

Carlos gave me a curious gaze “some lf Romanio’s council members have called for a meeting, I decided to grant them a listening ear” I said 

“… and you trust them enough to let them come to the house, you have met them at a restaurant ot something” Carlos protested acting like my younger brother.

“Nowhere is safer than here” I said and he nodded his head in understanding.

Just then I heard the slight knock on the door and the door opened immediately revealing three of Romanio’s council members; Gustav, Leon and Marcus. The three lf them strode into my study taking much place while I stand up to acknowledge them.

“I never thought a day woukd come when I get to meet the mighty men behind the desk of Romanio’s hells pit” I said playfully msking them chuckle before they finally took a seat.

I stared at Carlos, who had a wary gaze on his face studying the men intently. I would have wanted him to be present at his meeting but his gaze could burn their soul and make these men a little bit uncomfortable because Carlos himseif could be intimidating at times. “While not you take the rest of the day off,”  I said turning to Carlos ehi just nodded his head curtly then left immediately.

“That young man woukd do anything for you” Marcus said as his lips curled in a smile 

“Just as I would do for any for any of my workers”  I replied returning his smile.

I brought out a bottle of whiskey from left side of my office table, taking three pairs lf class with it from the "Whiskey, if you please," I said dropping the glasses in front of them, while I just refilled my glass with more whiskey.

I handed them a glass when I got no objections from their end. "So, gentlemen, what brings you here today?" I asked.

Gustav leaned forward, his eyes locked on mine. "We've come to discuss Romanio's reign," he said 

I knew theur reason for coming but I just needed to act oblivious “what is the issue with his reign!” I questioned.

Leon nodded. "Yes. He is not fit for the position and he has not been able to handle the power well”

Marcus spoke up, his voice deep and rumbling. "He is going to ruin the city Alessandro."

I leaned back in my chair, steepling my fingers together. "You are right, I have heard of the unnecessary council meeting he calls for and then pushing the main topics to the side to talk about irrelevant things, at least when I called for meetings if was a thing lf urgency," I said. "But I don’t think there is anything we can do about it, or is there?” I said raising a brow up

Gustav leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. "As it is right now, you are the only who can challenge Romanio”. He said 

Leon nodded. "We just need him to be put in check."

I relaxed my muscles watching them. "Gentlemen, I would have loved to help but y’all saw what happened with Isabella, I am still looking for ways to free her" I said 

Marcus nodded. "We know what happened and we can help with that” he said looking at Gustav and Leon who also agreed with him “we just need you to put him in check”

I leaned forward, my eyes locked on the three men. "I don’t think your words can be trusted, after all you work under Romanio," I said but they disagreed with me nodding their head.

"We will go into more details when you help me get Isabella” I said again.

“But for now let us drink.”