"So you're telling me… Haji came with you because Vito told him to keep an eye on you?" Silo clarified, his steps slowing to a stop before the lift. Facing Lola, his mouth curved down. "You knew this and let him be?"
Lola nodded. "How else would I not know? Haji is Vito's loyal dog."
"Does that mean Haji isn't a friend?!" he gasped, recalling all the things he'd shared with Haji. "That traitor—"
"Silo, save it," she clicked her tongue. "It's not like what you think."
"What do you mean?! You just said—" He trailed off, finally noticing the calm look on her face. As his brows knit, Lola's lips curled faintly.
"Don't tell me… he turned his back on him?"
"Not exactly. But the fact that Vito plans to make a sudden visit to Novera means Haji hasn't been keeping him up to date," she shrugged. "Or maybe Vito realized it long ago and just didn't have the time until now."
