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Archie repeated the older manâs actions and placed a finger to his lip, accompanying it with a light shushing sound despite the fact doing such made him feel as if he was a small child being reprimanded by the adult. âSays the gentleman lowkey threatening his own employee.â His leash was not short by any standards, and while Nicholas chose his moments reeling in the assassin on his payroll, Archibald did nothing to jeopardize his standing with Delgado because even a well-trained killer knew you did not want to land on the bad side of Nicky if you valued your life. The crime boss was more or less the closest person he came to a father figure, nauseating mushiness aside, the sole reason behind his passion of murderous dealings.Â
He nudged the file closer on his side of the table, flipping it open and scanning the words. memorizing the photographs with thoughtful interest. Archieâs bloodthirst rumbled with excitement, anxious to begin the process as soon as he was able, but Nickyâs demand sent his gaze flickering from the file to him in disappointment. Not that he would express it. âHalf now and half later, wait two agonizing weeks, I understand itâs crucial.â The male closed the folder and placed his crossed arms along the table, leaning forward, âSpeaking of crucial, I think you would like to know your favorite Morettiâs lawyer has arrived in town. Kaia. I like her.â He hummed, âI wondered if itâd be beneficial for you if I did light sniffing in her direction. Know thy enemy. She may allow one or two significant secrets about Kieran slip, you know how irresistible I am with women sometimes.â
nicholas looked up at archie , his eyes snapping in his direction as if to warn the other off from his smart ass comments , but archie didnât exactly adhere to social standards , he didnât even seem to notice when he was overstepping boundaries . the man licked his lower lip , staring back at the other as he flipped through the file that was offered . he waited for the other to repeat back his words to him , and then nodded , instead focusing on his drink for a moment or two .
nicky only looked back up when the conversation took an unexpected turn . he narrowed his eyes , crossing his leg over the other and breathing in . he was quiet for a moment or two , before nodding slowly , amusement dancing on his features ,  â  oh --  you have a thing for the pretty lawyer ? you donât need my permission to pursue a woman , archie ,  but do not take anybody that works for the morettis for a fool . if Iâm not mistaken , kaia works with kieran , and that woman is a powerhouse ... donât think for a moment sheâd settle for anything less from the people she surrounds herself with . â Â


















