Chapter 31
THIRTY-ONE
Adrian
N ew York City is busy and loud. Horns screech, and every street is filled with tourists and beggars. I’m not enthused by the sights, but Madi has wide eyes as she takes it all in. The private car Leo De Santis sent for me drops us off in front of a building that looks to be a remodeled warehouse. The sign on the front lists all the businesses that reside here, including King and Associates.
My understanding is that Val King, Leo’s wife, created this company back when she was pissed at the man and using her resources to blackmail men for money, and mostly good causes—like not taking advantage of women. Now that her revenge scheme against Leo is done, they work together instead. Mostly still on her good causes, but in some cases, they can be hired out.
What I know is that Leo owed Sam a favor, and he cashed it in on having him protect Lana and Naz when he sent them to New York. Asking for his help in getting him out of prison must tilt the balance, I’d assume. Either way, Sam sent me here to work with Leo and his crew to get him released. The bonus, Madi will get to see her cousin.
My hand is firmly grasped around Madi’s as we take the elevator up to the third floor, where the K I’ve done it countless times. But now it involves a judge known for his harsh sentences and his distaste for organized crime. Honestly, the perfect judge to be on Sam’s case.
Luckily for me, Alessio was able to dig up dirt on him. And now all I have to do is convince him that the only way I won’t make his shameful secret public is if he dismisses Sam’s case.
Should be easy enough.
“Think you can handle this?” Leo asks, one eyebrow raised.
I nod. “I can take care of it.”