Chapter 58.
Courtney POV.
After my little conversation with Grim and grandpa, I went in search of Richie, remembering that Kaden said he needed to speak to me. Please God, don’t let Richie lie to me.
I don’t bother knocking on his door, I just walk in. I hear a moan and cover my eyes with a
shriek when I hear a s**t. The sound of clothes being put back in place.
“Sorry Rich, I will, erm, come back. Carry on.” I run out of the room like the hounds of hell are
chasing me. My cheeks flush with embarrassment. Note to self, knock. Always knock.
I walk to the bar and sit down. There isn’t much to do while in lockdown. The remaining
members need to know the truth about what has happened. I can’t hide this forever. Besides, if
they know, then some of them may be willing to help execute the plan.
“Sweetheart, you ok?” I turn and look at my dad and I nod my head as I see a woman leave
Richie’s office followed by Richie, who is running a hand through his hair. He looks at me
sheepishly because he was caught with his pants down. Literally.
“Yeah dad, I’m fine. I need to tell you something…”
“No, you don’t. Kaden already has. What do you plan on doing?” He asks as before he hugs
- me. I fist his shirt and listen to the steady beating of his heart.
“I need to tell them dad, they deserve to know the truth and how dire this truly is. I can’t hide
this from them. They are all looking at me to lead them. I can’t lead them if I keep secrets.
There have been too many secrets kept from me. I won’t blindside them.” I tell him and he
groans, but I know he understands.
“Ok, I get it and you are right. They have a right to know what is happening to their families.” I
knew he would agree with me. My dad may not have been in my life, but it’s nice to know he finally is.
“Erm, pres. You wanted to see me?” Richie asks, looking like a chastised child who was
caught with his hand in the cookie jar. I move back from my dad just as Kaden walks closer to
us with Fabio.
“Yes, Kaden told me you have found something. What is it?” I ask him, sending a silent prayer to god that he doesn’t lie to me. I don’t want to have to put him to death for treachery.
“I found the mole.” I look at him and wait expectantly for him to tell me who it is. He looks
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from me to Fabio and Fabio nods once. Wait, did he tell him before he told me?
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“Follow me.” I say as I walk away towards the office and walk to the desk. I sit down in the comfy executive chair and wait for the four of them to enter. Bearing in mind, two of the four know the truth. It is now time to see if Richie will tell the truth or if he will lie.
If he lies, then I know he is covering up for Storm and maybe even be another mole. Just because Karma didn’t find anything on Richie or Fabio doesn’t mean that Richie didn’t hide something. After all, Richie is a hacker himself. So that would be easy for him to do.
“Well, get on with it.” I say to him and he looks from me to Fabio and gulps and I slam my hands down on the desk. They all jump as I stand, planting my hands on the desk, leaning forward. Glaring at him.
“Don’t look at Fabio. He is not your pres or don. While my grandpa is away, those roles land on me. So you better start talking Richie, or do you want me to think you are the mole?” I say, breathing hard. My nostrils flare with rage.
“I’m sorry, pres. I am not the mole but there is one who is.” Richie says and I have the name in my head. Chanting the name. Storm, Storm, Storm.
“Who is it?” I ask, becoming more enraged. The chanting gets louder as I see Storm’s face kissing Chloe, his hands around Michelle’s throat.
“Storm.” I sigh, closing my eyes before I open them and look at Richie. He looks confused by how I am looking. I look at Fabio, he is genuinely shocked by the news.
“You didn’t suspect him, Fabio? Same as I didn’t. But I must confess, I have known for a few hours. I was testing you Richie. I needed to be sure. I’m sorry I doubted you. So I will tell you
both the truth. Chief and the crew that went to get Grim have been captured. I need to know
that you both are still loyal to my grandpa.” I say and Richie and Fabio both look shocked and
saddened that I would trick them, but needs must.
“Always. I have been with your family for many years. I understand why you are sceptical. I
would expect nothing less from a Gambino. But I promise you here and now you can trust me,
Courtney. Same as I know you can trust Richie. We need a plan to retaliate.” Fabio says to me
and I feel like s**t for doubting his loyalty to my family.
“We already have one in motion. Grim’s biggest warehouse will be hit in just over half an hour. Storm and Benito have seriously messed up though, and have pissed off someone they shouldn’t have.” I leave it vague as I look at Fabio and Richie.
“That wouldn’t surprise me. Who else have they managed to piss off?” Fabio asks and I sigh
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sitting back down and leaning back in the chair with a sigh.
“The beast from the east. Peter Ivanov himself.” I say and Fabio stands there, his jaw slack
and his eyes comically wide. I chuckle at him.
“Merda, he has got a death wish.” I chuckle at his use of language.
“Si, he does. But that is not all. But the rest will be revealed tomorrow. Right now, we have the advantage. I have the world’s best hacker and his team at my disposal. Plus, we have one of the two people Ivanov wants.” I say looking from Fabio to Richie.
“Who do we have that the pakhan wants and who is this other man you are speaking of?” Fabio asks and I smile, looking at my dad and Kaden, who are both nodding to tell them.
“Don Benito is one of the two men Ivanov wants. Storm being the other. As for the best hacker in the world. Let’s say he is a friend of mine.” I say looking from Fabio to Richie. Richie looks
at me with awe.
“You mean to tell us that Karma is a friend of yours?” Richie asks with stars in his eyes, and I
nod my head.
“Sure is. He and his team will be working with us in this. The more hands, the better.” I say and
Richie blinks to clear his vison.
“Well, I think Grim has certainly met his match with you, Courtney. Even your grandpa would be impressed with your efforts.” Fabio says and I eat it up. I don’t need telling just how resourceful I am. I already know, not wanting to sound big–headed or anything, but I know
what I am capable of. I just hide it well.
“Thak
you,
but right now we need to get my grandpa and the crew to safety. That includes
Storm. He thinks I’m not on to him, but I am. The arrogant asshole called me after we
discovered Michelle and Chloe. He thinks they are both dead. But we know different. Only
Michelle died. Chloe is alive and conscious in the hospital. I will be going to see her soon.
Once I have confirmation that the warehouse has been taken and all of Grim’s product and guns are in my possession. We will burn the warehouse to the ground. Then move on to the next.” I tell him and he smirks at me and winks, trying and failing. I may add to hide his smile.
No one messes with the Gambino’s and gets away with it. No one.
