Chapter 86. Escaping from Costello

“Do you need first aid?” asked an officer.

“No, we’re fine. Thank you for your timely intervention or they would have killed us,” said Matteo.

“We need your statement, Mr. Ricci. Who are these people and why were they after you?” said an officer.

“Yes, officer. I’m willing to cooperate. Could you arrest them?”

“Not yet. A specialized team is chasing them.” The police led him and Amelia outside to complete their task of interrogation.

“So why did they abduct you?” asked the officer, repeating his question.

“Their boss has been abducted by a rival gang. My cousin and I worked in the rival gang for a brief period to pay off a family debt. I left the work long ago when I paid off the debt. They wanted me to join them to help save their boss. I declined, so they planned to kill me and my fiancée,” said Matteo.

“What’s the proof that you’ve left the work? You are under arrest, Mr. Ricci,” said the officer.

“You can’t arrest me without an arr