Chapter 172. His Playground

One might make a well-sculpted plan against another—from start to how it all ends—concluding that they are faster. But everyone knows the devil is always a step ahead.

Rico was better than the devil. He was always two steps ahead, already finalizing before they could think of a next move. And his plans... always a jaw dropper.

He stood before the shocked and slightly frightened council members, watching how they shifted uncomfortably in their chairs, their eyes darting between him and the frozen heads.

"What is this?!" Associate Domenico blew, his fist slamming onto the table.

Rico wasn't shaken, he chuckled, tilting his head to the side. "Have you gone deaf?" He asked, shocking them with his tone towards a territory head. "I did say a gift, didn't I?" The nonchalance was evident in his voice.

"And w