Chapter 148 - The Mafia festival, Day two

Mia and Aurora struck up a conversation as they had dinner. “Ugh, this food tastes terrible” Aurora said as she took a spoon, she washed the taste away with wine. “Like you cook any better” Mia said and Aurora paused, “You don't even come close” she said “You wish” Mia said and laughed mockingly. “Girls,” Isabelle called to the both of them. “Remember, eyes and ears open, with a smile and subtlety of course” she said, a warm smile on her face. “I bet you, a thousand eyes are watching, even at this very moment” she said and continued her meal. “And truly, this food tastes terrible” she said with a smile and they couldn't help but laugh. The families retreated to their lodgings as the evening drew to an end, each reflecting on the prospects and difficulties that awaited them. A week filled with intrigue, alliances, and calculated moves had been promised by the festival's opening day. There was a knock on their door and they all looked at each other in surprise. “Anyone expect