Chapter 153

Julius took a cigar from the woman beside him after she lit it. He took a deep drag and said, "It's my fault for not raising my son right. He ended up dead because of his own choices—I can't blame anyone else for that. Still, I was his father. I was hit hard when I heard about his death." He sighed heavily, exhaling a mouthful of smoke. "I asked you here today because I needed a favor. Caelus did some awful things, but blood is blood. He was still your nephew. I don't even know why he's been murdered, but I don't dare dig into it. I just want him laid to rest with a proper burial so he can move on to whatever comes next." Lucius raised an eyebrow. "You want me to pull strings to get Caelus' body released?" Julius looked at him. "This case is under Noah's watch, and you're tight with him. A word from you should do the trick." Lucius leaned back. "I'll see what I can do." Just then, Julius shot a look at the woman beside him. She poured a glass of wine and put on a winning smile as