Chapter 75. Don’t Play Smart

Rio's voice trembled as he attempted to regain composure. "I won't ask again," he said. "Who are you?"

"I am your nemesis, Rio," replied Rex from the other end of the phone.

"What?" Rio muttered.

"I know you played a role in Luca's accident. Maybe you didn't pull the trigger, but you're the one who set it in motion. I must commend you for that. Well played, my friend," Rex's voice boomed, causing Rio to clench his fist.

"What do you want?" Rio managed to say.

"What do I want?" Rex responded mockingly. "No, my friend, you don't have the authority to ask that question. I give the orders, and you obey."

"I will find you, and when I do..."

"Save your breath," Rex interrupted with a hiss. "Because things are about to become very unsettling for you. You're not my primary target, so you'll merely be my pawn. In a way, you're safe."

"What?" Rio exclaimed.

"I've been sending those threatening messages to Marco, pressuring him to confess. Blah blah. But Marco isn't my target. I want you to go to