CHAPTER 9

MANUEL'S POV

I looked at the men in irritation, as I thought of the best punishment for them. These were the men who had the guts of working with Marco, to cheat me. I had fools in my pack! Their present states was more than enough to douse my anger at that moment, and let me make a right decision as to what best to do with them. The looked like they were on the brink of death from that much torture. I looked at Alexander, and made a signal for us to leave the guard room. We both walked to my study, with Massimo following behind.

"I'm at loss here, Alexander. I haven't thought of a suitable sentence. That's unlike me."

"It's not so hard." Alexander shrugged, flashing me that evil smirk. "How about they help us send a message to the Marcolinis? This time, their life would be in their own hands. If they fumble, they die. If they are lucky enough, they could escape with a few crushed bones and a disfigured nose." I loved Alexander's suggestion. He of all people knew that I didn't take w