“I… You don’t know what I’ll do after you leave,” he points out in disbelief. “What if I call Budimir and tell him that you’re alive? That you’re coming after him?”
I shrug. “Sometimes to gain trust, you have to give it,” I tell him. I look directly at him and our eyes meet. “Time to choose a side, Anton.”
Then I walk out of his house and leave him to his decision. I know I’ve just taken a huge risk, but I feel good about it.
Even if Anton betrays me to Budimir, they don’t know where I am or where I’m operating from. My men are careful and all are on high alert.
I’ve got my spies in well-placed positions. I’m confident in the risk I’ve taken.
I did what a don must do.
Once I’ve driven back into the main town, I make another call. It takes a while before I hear a silky voice on the ot
