Chapter 37

Derinem reclined in the chair, gaze fixed on the man across the desk, his surprise lingering at the unexpected sight.

Silence prevailed in the office, with his two bouncers standing at the door; Derinem knew he was taking a risk being there, but what if he took a risk? The goal was for him and Maya to leave the hidden house alive.

"So unlike you to come at night, Don. That's your brother's way of thinking." Giovanni sat up, his eyes on the demon before him.

Only one thing would have brought him there.

"I came to get Maya. Bring her out."

The audacity! Giovanni clenched his teeth, sneering at the proud Idiot who walked into his Den without his Men.

But then, knowing this one, he had to be careful.

"Who is Maya?"

Derinem couldn't hold back a little chuckle, supporting his chin with his palm. "Giovanni, come on, don't be a coward. You were brave enough to kidnap her; own up to it."

The older man snorted. Here he was just Giovanni, but in d