Reality Reversed | English | 18+

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Dante Giordano entered my office.  He was wearing a biker jacket and army boots.  I understood why he loves to spend time in Vegas, here he was not the brother of the boss of Chicago, here he was a fighter who was respected for his ability, not for his name.  I was fine with his presence on my territory, as long as he did not break the rules, but his connection with Ermina changed everything.
“Callisto, did you want to see me?” Dante’s voice did not have the usual respect for me.  He behaved like a prince who was not in this territory.
-Dante, do you remember on what conditions you are here?
- I remember the terms you negotiated with my brother.
-So why the hell are you breaking them ?!  I warned you not to see Ermina.
The younger Giordano's face turned stone.  Everyone in their family perfectly hid their emotions, but Alessandro Giordano was a professional - his emotions were hidden by an unbreakable mask and it was difficult to do business with him.
-What the hell is Ermina hanging around in the Basement, where she definitely doesn't belong.  Watch your family, Callisto, and stay out of my business.
I stood close to him.  Our gazes were on the same level and my hands were itching to grab his neck, but that would have sparked a war between Chicago and Les Vegas, and I don't need that now.
-I warned you, Dante.  If you want to keep walking freely in Vegas, leave Ermina alone.
-Quietly walk?  Don't your dogs graze me at every turn?
- I won't say it twice.  And now you are free.
Dante grabbed his helmet and smiled not cheerfully.
- I will convey your best wishes to Alessandro.
The guy left the office and my people will make sure that he does not get lost.
“This shit needs to be reported to Alessandro,” suggested Louis. “He values ​​the world like his grandfather and won't let his little brother ruin everything.  Plus, we have news from the FBI that he needs to know.
It was the right suggestion.  I didn't need a war with Chicago when I already had a conflict with New York.
Alessandro was supposed to be the next boss after his grandfather, but he was already in charge of most of the cases.  He was the voice of reason and in this he was radically different from his brothers.
-Contact Giordano and tell him to solve the problem with your brother.
-I'll do everything.  Today our lawyer called, he was whispered about what the FBI is preparing.  They want to push their suspicion to us.
-This damn lawyer shouldn't call you, but solve problems.  We ourselves know what they want.
-I just conveyed the words of the lawyer.  But I agree that he is not doing his job right.  I'll send someone to talk to him.
We continued to discuss urgent matters.  I knew that a lot of questions had accumulated since I spent a lot of time with Gianna, but now she was in my house and I could easily go into business.
A loud scream that echoed throughout the house distracted us from the conversation.  I definitely recognized Janna's voice and flew out of the office.
The screaming stopped, but I knew he was from the kitchen.
I entered the small kitchen, where no one has ever cooked anything, and saw Gianna squeezing into the bar, clutching her cup.  One of my soldiers stood at the second entrance and looked at me in horror.
- Boss, I didn't do anything, I swear.
He began to make excuses, but I didn't care, I went up to the trembling Gianna and hugged her to him.  She was lost, her eyes closed, and a terrible shiver went through her entire body.
- It's okay, Princess.  It's me.
She grabbed me even more tightly and gradually began to calm down.  I didn't like her fear, but my twisted side was happy that she felt safe with me.
Gianna stopped shaking and relaxed in my arms.
I looked at the soldier and his eyes widened from my gaze.
- I just walked into the kitchen, boss.  I didn't even know that someone would be here.
I was not interested in his explanations.  I have killed for less, not to mention the fact that I will kill everyone who somehow frightened the Princess.
Gianna lifted her head from my chest and backed away a little.  I refused to let her go - it didn't lead to anything good.
-He ... he's right.  I just decided to have tea, and then someone came in and I reacted too violently ...
She raised her head a little and looked at the guy behind me.
-Sorry.  I didn't want to scare anyone.
Gianna still looked scared and I didn't like it.  She must get used to this life and to these people.
- Let's all get out.
I knew that there was not only a soldier standing there, but also Louis and Carlotta.
I took Janna's face in my hands and made me look into her eyes.  She diligently avoided my gaze, but still gave up.
-What are you afraid of, Princess.
-Nothing.
-Never deceive me.
- I'm not afraid of anything, Callisto.  It's hard for me to get used to this life.  All these people walking around here ... I know they are murderers, how can I just be with them.
-They won't do anything to you, otherwise ...
- Will you kill them?  Because you are the same as them.  It's not bad, Callisto.  You are one of them, and I am not.  Everyone looks at me like a leper.  I'm a stranger here, Callisto.
-How do you want them to look at you?
-Fine!  Why this question.  I just want a normal relationship.
-I will order everyone and they will look at you normally.
-Not!  Lord, you don't understand me at all.  You don't need to say anything, just understand me - I want to merge myself into this world, without your orders.
-Nothing is done here without my orders.
-I don't like this world.
-Princess, if I could give you another world, I would.  But you have only this one at your disposal, and you must learn to live in it.
Gianna bit her lip.  She did not like to give up, she always went to the goal and won.  Now she had a goal to conquer my world and she will achieve it.