Chapter 54

“You know you remind me of my friend, officer Zadok.” Lorenzo said.

I raised an eyebrow, feigning curiosity. “Your friend, Officer Zadok? I must say, Lorenzo, I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting him. Is he involved in this line of work as well?”

Lorenzo chuckled, swirling his whisky in the glass. “Oh, Zadok was a man of many talents. He had a way with people, just like you, my friend. But unfortunately, he met an untimely end during a mission gone wrong.”

My heart skipped a beat, but I maintained my calm facade. “I’m sorry to hear that, Lorenzo. It must have been a devastating loss for you.”

Lorenzo nodded solemnly, his eyes distant. “Yes, it was. Zadok and I, we shared many adventures together. He was like a brother to me. But enough about the past. Let’s focus on the present and our business at hand.”

I nodded, trying to hide my curiosity. “Of course, Lorenzo. We have important matters to discuss. I’m glad we have this opportunity to forge a partne