“We need to find if there was any connection between the three families.The Dmitricoffs, the Barascos and the Kasronovics.I think that’s the key here.”
Serenity nodded.“I can try anyway, might not find anything but I can try.”
Felix shook his head.“But why is everyone so worried about Artemy being freed?Shouldn’t they call for Anton to be free as well?I mean he is the Crusader leader.”
At this question, Sergi paused then asked, “But is he truly the leader or Artemy has been the leader even while behind bars?”He looked over at Felix.“I want to see Artemy’s prison records.As well as his visitor logs.I want to know who went to see him behind bars and how often they were there.Something stinks here and we haven’t been paying any attention to his prison time.”
Felix grinned at Sergi.“You got it, boss.They think they can hide from us but we aren’t going to stop until we know everything.”
“Da, but we have to discover it before they can block our efforts,” Sergi stated.“I think we are finally on the right track.”He looked around the room.“Because one of us had the courage to call us out and tell us we had to think outside the box.”
Briar gave him a short nod of acknowledgement but she didn’t say anything.The Bratva had taken her at her word.This could be a good thing or the worst mistake ever and even she knew that.But they were digging in to identify their enemies.And maybe with time and brute force they would defeat those enemies.
She laid her head back against the wall and watched as Serenity searched for more information.Finally, she got up and went over to where Serenity sat and whispered something into her friend’s ear.
Serenity’s fingers froze on her keyboard and she slowly looked up at her friend.“Are you sure?”
Briar nodded.She reached inside her shirt and pulled out her phone, then she opened it and searched for a photo.Next, she turned her phone to Serenity.
Serenity gasped and her hand flew up to cover her mouth.As she stared at the phone, she asked, “Why didn’t you say something before?”
“I didn’t know who this guy was until Sergi mentioned the scar on his face.”
“Where was this taken and how long ago?”Serenity asked.
Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed Briar’s hand.The grip was tight and she couldn’t break the hold.Quickly turning her head, she saw Felix standing next to her.
His expression looked grim as he turned her phone in his direction.He looked troubled when he saw the photo on her screen.“Sergi,” he called out.“You need to see this.”
Sergi walked over and stared at Briar then he plucked the phone from her hand.He studied the photo for a long moment then handed it back to her.“When did you take this photo and where was it?”he asked her softly.
“He’s been here for maybe four months.He’s staying at a dock hotel but he’s been lowkey, never makes trouble.But I never heard his name before today,” she told him calmly.“It wasn’t until you mentioned the scar on his face that I even remembered him.”
“Why did you keep this information to yourself?”Felix growled.“You should have told us about this guy a long time ago.”
The room went quiet as Briar glared at her cousin
