Enzo nodded. "We have the network and resources to make us both very rich. What we're doing now will solidify my father's respect for your club. The Castiellos don't betray those who bleed with us."
Dragon studied him for a few seconds, searching for any sign of deceit and found none. Enzo was being genuine. He nodded. "Same with the Lords."
"Exciting times are coming once we rid ourselves of the Triad," Enzo said.
"As for Richie, my baby is a fucking genius. But I have a concern for his benefit," Dragon said.
Enzo frowned. "What's the concern?"
"Richie has a friend named Montgomery William Price, and he's currently married to Ren Mujin, the youngest son of Da Han. If it's possible, I'd like to avoid killing him," Dragon said.
Enzo nodded. "We're aware of that dilemma. We don't want to hurt him either, but if he puts himself in danger, then he made his decision."
Dragon frowned. "I won't let you kill him; he can be wounded and taken down. For my baby, I have to look out for his best friend. That man was the only person Richie knew from his childhood who came to visit him in prison. He's the one who got Richie out early, and I owe him."
Enzo looked at Cenzo, and the two men didn't say a word, but Dragon could tell that they were communicating. That's how well the two men knew each other. Enzo returned his attention to Dragon.
"I understand. If you see him, I'll leave him to you."
"Thank you," Dragon said.
After lunch, Dragon returned to his bedroom and called Richie, FaceTiming his man. Richie answered, his wide grin brightening his day already.
"There's my handsome baby," Dragon said, returning a smile.
"Hey stud, how's everything going?"
"Nothing serious now, but did you hear the update?"
"Is this about you and Enzo taking Li hostage to use against the Triad?" Richie said.
"Yeah. I think it's the best idea we can use to end this war quickly."
"I agree, just be careful when you do. You just got out of prison, and I need to have you by my side."
Dragon chuckled. "Yeah, baby... I'm not even rusty. I'll take care of myself; don't worry."
"You better," Richie said.
"I did challenge Enzo's personal bodyguard."
Richie's eyes widened. "You did? What possessed you to do that? Or... wait... how did it go?" he asked, both eyebrows raised.
Dragon chuckled. "They offered, and I took it. The boy is good. He's only seventeen now, but he'll be a beast for battle in a couple of years. By the time he's twenty, I don't know if I could still take him."
"Wow, that's high praise."
"He's a badass. I heard that Akari was training him. Now, I want to spar with Akari," Dragon said.
Richie laughed. "Oh, my God, you would. And if we all survive this war, maybe you'll get the chance. According to Maverick, Akari's sister, Akane, is 'vicious as fuck.' His words, not mine."
"I understand Mav's language, which means she makes his cock hard when her violence lets loose," Dragon said.
"Yeah, Ace and Burger said the same thing."
"We know our little bro. But I hope he hasn't fucked her. A chick like that might be too much to handle, even for him," Dragon said.
Richie frowned. "Why do you say that?"
