Massimo was on guard as Don Esposito waited patiently in one of Massimo's receiving rooms. He was pleased Luca had enough sense to put the traitorous don in the one without windows. Though the seats there were comfortable enough, there was nothing to do—which usually made people nervous.
That's why Massimo saved this room for meeting with people he despised.
Don Esposito took a deep breath. "Thank you for meeting with me. I didn't want to discuss this at the party—too many witnesses."
"Sure," Massimo said, failing to hide his annoyance. "So you can get on with it. Now."
"Right," Don Esposito agreed shakily. "I wanted to offer my services as thanks for saving my life."
The man looked at Elena gratefully—Massimo would give him that much. But that didn't mean Massimo believed the man's l
