Chapter 139: Shifting Alliances

Stepping out of the dimly lit tea house, the cool night air washed over Tiago and Lorenzo. The hushed whispers and swirling tendrils of steam were a stark contrast to the vibrant symphony of the Lagos streets. Lorenzo, ever the pragmatist, wasted no time voicing his disapproval. "So, that's the illustrious Tony Russo," Lorenzo muttered, a sneer twisting his lips. "Hardly inspires confidence." Tiago grunted in noncommittal response, his gaze fixed on the bustling street scene ahead. He couldn't deny Lorenzo's point. Tony's impulsive nature and troubled past were liabilities. Yet, a flicker of something akin to pity stirred within him. "There's more to him than meets the eye," Tiago conceded finally. "We have a… complicated history." Lorenzo raised a skeptical eyebrow. "Complicated? Or simply unwise choices on your part?" Tiago sighed, the weight of past decisions pressing down on him. "Perhaps both. But this isn't just about past grievances, Lorenzo." “Was it truly worth the divor