Ethan
Between Aldo and Layla, I wasn’t able to think clearly. Thankfully, work wasn’t particularly busy to where it required my full attention. After my meeting with Aldo, I proceeded to return to my desk and let my mind drift off into endless thoughts.
Well, more like an endless debate.
I truly felt as though I was trapped between a rock and a hard place. Layla wanted nothing to do with me; yet, Aldo had reached out about wanting to work with me. Of course, I wanted to find a way to help them and ensure Eli’s safe return.
But my reservations when it came to anything mafia-related still stood firm. They were nothing but bad news who only knew one way. Mindless killing.
However, Aldo seemed pretty persistent in wanting to find a safer—legal way to get his son back. He hadn’t actual
