The Bodyguard's
Fireplaces

"Then, what should we do now?" ask Carlo. He stared one by one at the people there, not least Vlad Ignashevich who had nothing to do with the matter.

"I don't know which is safer between Casa de Luca and ...."

"Can we discuss without involving an uninterested outsider?" between Carlo before Adriano could continue his speech earlier. The words of the head of the Red Wolf Clan, of course, were addressed to the Russian man who was Miabella's business partner.

Vlad knows himself. Although with a look and body language that looks a little objection, but finally he chose to move from his seat. "alright. I don't want to be an obstacle to all of your conversation. Excuse me," said the man as he passed, in the direction where Marco evacuated and gathered guests from outside Italy. The plan is, they'll stay for the night there

While Carlo had looked at the blonde man's departure with a strange look, before he turned his attention back to Adriano and Marco. "I feel if the man's attitude is too excessive," he thought half-murmuringly.

"Vlad has known Miabella for a long time. It's only natural that he's so worried about my daughter, even if it's like you said. Excessive," said Adriano chimed.

"That's how a man. Unyielding despite knowing that the woman he likes has married." Marco commented calmly.

"You're insinuating me?" adriano's protest immediately.

"Hey, Mr. D'Angelo ...." Marco chuckles. "I forgot if you used to be like that when you were chasing Mia" he chanted lightly.

"What?" Carlo, who did not know the story of Adriano's past, immediately turned to his father-in-law while linking his thick eyebrows. He stared strangely at the man who appeared to have a crimson face because he held back emotions mixed with shame over Marco's curse. "So ... father-in-law ...."

"No! It's not at all what you think. I got Mia after Matteo's gone." Adriano straightened his index finger up, as a sign that he was so sure of what he said earlier. "That's it. We're not here to discuss that matter." Adriano immediately closed the discussion about his past with his beloved wife.

"That is the attitude of everyone who is in love. Anything will be done to be able to have a lover of his heart," said Carlo half insinuated.

"As far as you!" Adriano responded with an indifferent attitude. A moment later, the handsome face of the chairman Tigre Nero again looked ordinary. However, the look in his eyes implied something that felt quite strange. "I think you'd better take my daughter back to Russia. Plantation issues I'll think about with Mia" Adriano suggested.

For a time, neither Carlo nor Marco responded immediately. The same is true with Romeo who is actually not so interested in the discussion. However, after the father issued an opinion, the handsome young man reacted. This he did after Marco proposed his name to take care of the plantation. "Why should I?" protest of the eldest son of the two brothers.

"Because I don't have another candidate who is much more precise" Marco replied. "I could have given this assignment to Tobia. However, as you know that your sister does not yet have enough sense of responsibility in her. It would be too dangerous to leave such a big task to him" Marco said.

"Yes, but I'm an architect, Dad," Romeo protested again.

"I also love the world of racing, but in fact now have to occupy the leadership seat of the organization de Luca. You don't know how much I worked so hard to adjust. After all, you can still develop your career. Taking care of the plantation will not be a hindrance to your other fields." Marco turned to Adriano, hoping that Mia's husband would help him in persuading the son. However, Adriano just showed a look of indifference. Such attitude, made Marco cluck annoyed.

"I think for a while it was the right decision. After all, it would be too dangerous to leave the Casa de Luca empty, without the presence of any of the owners of the place. Although the plantation is fully Miabella's right, but due to the current conditions that are not possible, then I agree with the proposal from you, Marco. " Adriano grabbed the box of cigarettes that were on the table, then took out one stick. He immediately ignited it until it let out a thin smoke.

"I can't leave Russia too long either. There's a lot of business to deal with. As the head of an organization that is much more experienced than me, you both know better about it. However, I also certainly do not want to be separated from Miabella. Especially after an incident like this. If necessary, then I will return as a personal bodyguard to my beloved wife" Carlo said at the end of his speech.

A silent atmosphere was again present among the four of them. The men seemed to be dissolving in their minds. Until a while the silence continued. Feeling that there was nothing to discuss anymore, Carlo moved from his seat. He meant to pass from there.

Next day. Although Igor's condition has not recovered one hundred percent, but the man still looks excited when going back to Russia. Miabella also covered the bandage on her arm with a jacket.

Because Adriano participated in the trip, then Mia would not miss it just like that. He also wanted to get acquainted with Fabiola, Carlo's mother who had currently become his son-in-law.

Travel from Palermo to St. Petersburg in Russia, it did not take long by using a private jet owned by Adriano who was deliberately imported from Monaco. This was done because Adriano and Mia would immediately leave for England, to visit Adriana who was studying there.

The arrival of the group was immediately welcomed by Ivan and Fabiola of course. This was the first time Charles' mother had ever come face to face with Mia. Fabiola immediately invited Mia and Miabella to enjoy a tea party in the garden behind the Red Wolf Palace.

Igor was immediately taken to the room by Ivan to rest. After that, Ivan rejoined Carlo, Adriano, and Grigori in the study. It seems there is something they want to discuss.

Adriano who is quite master of the Russian language does not have difficulty communicating there. At the very least, his introduction with Sergei Redomir had provided benefits at this time. Who would have thought that Adriano would come back to deal with the Russians.

"Do you really know nothing, Mr Kostya?" asked Adriano who seemed to be interrogating Grigori, a man with an age range not much different from him.

"I have absolutely no idea about the people in government" replied Grigori. Although he was fluent in Italian, he chose to speak Russian so Ivan could understand what they were talking about.

"I only learned that the late master Nikolai had a good relationship with Boris Vasiliev. Besides I have not... Mr. Vasiliev has helped us a lot in overthrowing Viktor's power. I also still remember well, what kind of closeness between Mr. Nikolai with him," said Grigori who seemed hesitant.

"Nikolai Volkov is the chairman of a large organization. It is impossible if he has no acquaintance of another important person in the government" argued Adriano.

"I dare not confirm it, Mr. D'Angelo. However, during my time working and serving the late master Nikolai Volkov, only Boris Vasiliev came and had a warm conversation with him. Aside from that, the rest were people who came from the mafia world as well. Just like us" Grigori explained again.

However, Adriano did not seem so sure of what Grigori had just said. The chairman Tigre Nero looked squinted, then turned to Carlo who immediately returned his gaze. Although without a clear expression, but the eyes of the youngest son of Nikolai Volkov seemed to imply something.

"alright. I think we'll just finish this discussion. Anyway, we're both tired. Taking a break for a while will be able to refresh the brain a little" said Carlo. He invited Grigori and Ivan to get out of his study. And Adriano as well. "You should also rest, Father-in-law."

After Adriano had also passed from there, Carlo then moved from his seat. The man was pensive for a while looking at the unique natural phenomenon that occurred in the city of St. Petersburg.

White Nights. It is a state in which the sun does not set in the city of St. Petersburg, so that even though the night has arrived but the situation remains bright as day. This is due to the geographical location of St. Petersburg is very far away at the northern end of the earth.

Carlo sighed softly, then flung it. He decided to leave the work room. However, the Red Wolf Clan leader's steps came to a halt, when his tail suddenly became drawn to the family photo displayed on the wall. Carlo also abandoned his intentions. He then walked over and stood in front of the photo showing the handsome face of the father. Fabiola's beautiful parasites are clearly visible, along with his twin brothers Alexei and Liev. The mother also appears to be holding a baby who must be Carlo.

Slowly Carlo approached, then rubbed the surface of the photo. Not long after, there was a squeaking sound from nowhere. The blue-eyed man immediately gave a glance around the quiet work space. However, Carlo did not see any doors or anything open there. A moment later, Carlo again rubbed the surface of the photo with more force. The squeaking sound was getting louder.

Carlo quickly looked around. Nothing was open or moved, other than a dust that seemed to fly from inside the luxurious fireplace not far from the photo. Carlo went there, then lowered his body. At that moment, he saw that there was an open door inside.