63 Marco is Missing

Marco’s POV

“So, are you planning to give up?” Elena’s voice dripped with sarcasm as she followed me, suitcase in hand.

“If you want to stay in France, I won’t stop you,” she teased. “After all, there are plenty of beauties here.”

I wasn’t in the mood for jokes, so I ignored her comment. She sighed dramatically. “Alright, no more jokes. Are you really planning to destroy the Ito family this time?”

I thought of Harper’s pale face, the worry etched on her features, and I nodded.

“You guys have been too idle lately. I thought I’d give you something to do.”

“Bullshit,” Elena muttered. “You think we’re not risking our lives every day?”

“You think I’m not?” I shot back, my voice cold as ice.

I knew how many so-called mafia bosses met their ends in gruesome ways. Even with the power I wielded, my life was constantly hanging by a thread.

“Then why are you so set on bringing Harper back to your side?” Elena’s tone shifted, the playfulness vanishing as she fixed me with a serious gaze.

I turned