Page 35 of Ruthless King

“Giovanni Costa,” Morgan says, never taking his eyes from me.

“Yes, him.”

“A coworker of Giovanni’s reported him missing. Said his daughter went missing, too. But when he looked him up, there was no sign he ever had a daughter. We’re looking into it. So far, Nico is our main suspect.”

“There’s no one else?”

Chase shakes his head. “Afraid not. So, is there anything you know you can tell us?”

Honestly, no. Because I know Nico was involved, but I’m not sure how, and I’m not going to turn Nico in because then that will make the police look at me, and I can’t say what I’m doing here because then I could get arrested for attempted murder.

“No. I’m sorry. I don’t know anything.”

“Well, if you realize anything, give us a call.” Chase hands over a business card. “Have a nice day, Mrs. Mancini.”

“You, too.”

Morgan gives me one more long look before following his partner to their car. I head back inside.

“What did they ask you?” Nico demands.

“They asked me if I knew the name Giovanni Costa. Seeing as I don’t, then …” I pause. “Why did you have me speak to them? You’re a private man.”

“Because I know you don’t know anything.” He hesitates before asking, “Youdon’tknow anything, do you, Aurora?”

I know a lot, but I can’t let Nico suspect me. These detectives showing up just changed everything. If I’m going to hurt Nico, then I need to get him to trust me fast.

So, without hesitating, I grab the front of his jacket and lean up and kiss him. Nico is still for a moment before he kisses me back. It’s deep and simple and honestly, amazing.

I pull back before the kiss can go on too long.

“What was that for?” Nico asks.

“I just wanted to do it.” That’s not a lie, and it terrifies me.

Nico smiles slightly before he takes a step back. “Well, I’m not complaining. Just be careful with the police. For me.”

“Of course.”

He nods once then heads into his office. I can feel my own smile spread across my face before I turn around and find Enzo in the foyer, watching me.

Instantly, I frown.

Everything is closing in around me. If I’m going to kill Nico, then I need to act fast.

Chapter

Seven

DETECTIVE CHASE

Giovanni Costa’s body was discovered in his back yard after a search team of dogs was sent out. It was obvious someone murdered him from the bullet hole in his head and the fact he was buried in an unmarked grave.

One of Giovanni’s employees told the LA police that Giovanni went missing. After the investigation began, it became obvious Nico Mancini was somehow involved.

That lead to me being here in New York, beginning my hunt of the infamous mob boss. Nico Mancini has been on our radar for a long time, but no crimes have ever been associated with him.

Until now.

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