The next morning, Vito was out overseeing security operations. Kleia approached Luciano in the kitchen. He was sipping his coffee, his usual stoic expression softening slightly when he saw her.
" Luciano" she began, her voice quiet but firm. " I need to know more about this Stefano. What kind of man is he?"
Luciano hesitated , setting down his mouth. " Stefano Greco is... complicated" he admitted. " he's smart, resourceful, and ruthless when he needs to be, but he's not someone you can trust completely.. He always has his own agenda."
" then why is Vito working with him?" Kleia asked, frustration creeping into her voice.
" because he doesn't have a choice" Luciano replied. " Alessandro Ricci is too powerful to take on alone. Stefanos resources could tip the scales in our favor."
Kleia nodded slowly, her mind racing. " does Stefano know about me? About the kids?"
Luciano's expression darkend. " Vito has been careful to keep you out of the conversation, but Stefano is a clever man. If he wants to know, he will find out."
Kleia's stomach churned. She couldn't shake the feeling that Stefanos involvement would only complicate things further.
