In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance

Chapter 115: Life Price

Isabella looked at Tony and said, "I'm fine. It was my fault for not paying attention, and we accidentally bumped into each other. It's not his fault."

Even though the man's tone had been impolite and had made her uncomfortable, Isabella didn't think it was necessary to intimidate him. She looked at the poor guy, who seemed terrified. Isabella was worried that if Emanuele found out about this incident, he might do something drastic.

Tony didn't pay attention to Isabella's words and continued addressing the man, "Now, tell me your name."

Tony was focused on protecting Isabella, and he didn't intend to create any problems with this man. However, learning the man's name would be enough for them to track him down if necessary. In their world, both the boss and the boss's wife needed to be treated with respect. If some people didn't understand the concept of respect, they would have to learn it through various means.

"Can you spare me this time? I really didn't know..." The man looked like he was about to cry. If he had known that the woman in front of him was Emanuele Lombardi's wife, he would never have said such disrespectful things.

Right now, he was filled with fear. His entire world was nothing but fear. Standing in front of him were the agents of death, coming to claim his life.

He wanted to beg on his knees for mercy, to plead for them to spare him, but the two men in front of him were so serious, and their hands were hovering around their holsters, where he knew they carried handguns.

"We don't want to harm you here. You better tell us your name. If you make our boss happy, we might spare you," Tony said.

"My name is Daniel Morris." The man's voice trembled as he spoke. He was still shaking and looked like he had aged twenty years in an instant.

Tony remembered the name carefully and then released the man, allowing him to leave. The man didn't look back as he ran away.

Isabella turned to Tony and asked, "You let him go?"

"As long as we know his name, we can find this man in Chicago immediately," Tony explained. It meant that he had only temporarily spared the man.

Isabella immediately said, "Couldn't we have spared him? For ordinary people like us, these kinds of minor conflicts are normal. At most, we have a little argument, or you could have given him a beating. Can't we avoid killing him?"

She found it terrifying that someone could be killed for insulting her or bumping into her.

"But, ma'am, you are not an ordinary person. You are the esteemed wife of the head of the Mafia. Your every word and action represent the boss's image. If people don't respect you, it means they don't respec the boss. If someone offends you and we don't address it, the boss's dignity is challenged, and he'll have a hard time maintaining his position in Chicago," Tony explained.

This is how the Mafia world operates; the position of a Mafia boss doesn't allow anyone to insult it. Even if the person doesn't know him, any sign of disrespect results in an immediate threat to their life. Failing to do so would make the boss appear vulnerable.

Evelyn looked at Isabella and said, "I never imagined the Mafia world is like this. It's a bit scary."

Both of them were doctors, and they would do their best to treat anyone who was sick, whether they were good or bad people. Killing was something far from their daily lives.

Evelyn asked Tony out of curiosity, "So, you can find him if you know his name?"

"In Chicago, yes. This is our territory. Even without a name, we could eventually find him. It's just a matter of time."

"But what if he gives a false name?"

"He won't. As long as we remember his face, even without a name, we can still find him. It's just a matter of how long it takes," Tony explained while pointing at the nearby security cameras. Isabella inquired, "What will you do to him?"

"I'll consult with the boss about that."

Isabella didn't want anyone to die for her sake, and she was afraid of it. She wanted Emanuele to understand and respect her wishes.

Tony agreed, "Alright."

He quickly informed Emanuele about the situation, and Emanuele said, "He said his name is Daniel Morris."

Emanuele's face darkened, giving the feeling of an impending storm. He said, "The last guy who insulted my wife has already gone to hell."

Emanuele wasn't too busy at the moment, and this was an opportunity for him to handle the man personally, ensuring he understood the consequences of disrespecting his wife.

"But Mrs. Lombardi said she didn't want him to lose his life, as it would frighten her."

Emanuele said, "I understand. I'll handle this matter. You just protect her."

Emanuele thought about Isabella's brave yet frightened demeanor. But then, he recalled that she had been deeply affected the last time he killed someone who had looked at her inappropriately. In the Mafia world, it was a case of kill or be killed. How could he be sure the man wasn't an enemy sent to test him?

He believed that Isabella needed to grow and become calmer and more composed. At least when dealing with such matters, she needed to handle them with a calm mind.

Emanuele quickly obtained the man's information from Phillip. The man, looking frail in the photo, with glasses, worked as a regular bank teller and lived in an apartment not far from his workplace. He had been out shopping today because he had the day off.

Upon seeing the name of the apartment, Emanuele stood up and headed outside. This man had to pay for his actions!

Today was a dark day for Daniel Morris. He had been scolded by his boss at the bank earlier in the day, and, in a bad mood, he decided to go shopping. After buying some things at a store, he bumped into a girl and scolded her without any patience. Little did he know that this girl turned out to be Emanuele Lombardi's wife.

Who could have imagined that such a gentle-looking girl would be his wife? She seemed particularly mild, like a lamb!