202 A FAMILY'S GAMBIT

“Great. Now that she's gone, are you going to tell me the real reason behind you leaving the Mafia?” Cecilia questioned, her eyes peering into us as though she was trying to find the answers in them. He raised a brow, a deep frown on his face. “You make it sound as though you were hoping for her to leave.” “You know that's not what I meant,” She rolled her eyes with an exasperated sigh. “And don't even think about dodging the question.” “And what question is that?” “Davis!” She exclaimed with a groan. “Why did you leave the Mafia? You know grandfather isn't happy about it—” “Since when did whatever he says affect my choices and decisions?” He arched his brow higher. “I don't know. Maybe since his words made you into a total jerk,” She shrugged with a scowl on her face that made her look like a cat about to attack. “I don't know how Anna is living with you. I would have given up if I were her.” “Says the one who was obsessed with me years after our betrothal was bro