America: Starting with the Last Liberty

"Rosen, Mr. Pastore seems to be away on a business trip. I wonder when he'll be back."

"That's really unfortunate!"

Rosen looked slightly annoyed; this was the second time he had run into a wall recently.

First, they were turned away by Sofia Bonanno, and now they've failed to contact Dominic's insiders. Is it really the only option to contact Neil and cooperate with the FBI?

Seeing Rosen's expression, Dominic hesitated for a moment.

"Rosen, should I contact the others?"

"No, this must be kept as secret as possible, otherwise our lives will be in danger!"

Dominic nodded.

"That's right! Rosen, I will continue to try to contact Mr. Pastore. I will contact you as soon as he replies."

Rosen still trusted Dominic; the guy would never betray him.

"That's the only way for now."

Just then, the bedroom door opened a crack, and Mia's little head peeked out.

"How long are you two going to talk?"

Dominic raised an eyebrow, his expression turning strange.

"Mia, do you really want to be with Rosen that badly?"

"Dominic, what are you talking about!"

Mia was somewhat embarrassed and angry, and made a move to hit her brother.

"Alright, alright! We're done talking. You should go on your date with Rosen!"

Dominic used his uninjured arm to block his sister's attack, but one hand was not enough to stop it, and he had no choice but to surrender.

Rosen saw that it was almost time, so he decided to take his leave.

"Dominic, then I won't disturb your time alone with Letty."

"You too, take good care of my sister!"

It seems that Dominic genuinely approves of Rosen and Mia as a couple, or perhaps he simply hasn't seen through Rosen's scumbag nature.

"Dominic, I can take care of myself!"

Before leaving, Mia couldn't help but argue with her brother, but she still took Rosen's hand and left the apartment.

As Rosen and Mia were leaving the apartment, they ran into Brian O'Connor.

"Hi, O'Connor, are you here to see your brother?"

"Yes, is Dominic here?"

"Of course he's here!"

Brian's undercover work has finally made progress, so he's probably here to strike while the iron is hot.

However, the fact that Rosen is now standing hand in hand with Mia in front of Brian gives off a strange feeling of being confronted by a minotaur.

Although Brian had only just met Mia, Rosen was the one who met Mia first.

Brian glanced at Rosen. He had seen Rosen interact with Dominic several times and silently added Rosen to his list of dangerous individuals.

"I'll head up now, see you next time!"

See you next time!

Mia took Rosen's hand and returned to the Dodge Viper, then looked at Rosen with her big, bright eyes.

Where do we go next?

This was clearly some kind of hint, and Rosen wouldn't be so foolish as to ignore it.

"Wherever you want to go, we'll go!"

"I know a nice coffee shop nearby, how about we go grab a drink?"

Mia didn't mention going back to her family's Duloto Cafe, as she knew the food there wasn't very good.

"Okay! I'll drive, you give me directions."

Rosen started the Dodge Viper and drove Mia to the coffee shop she had mentioned.

This was indeed a nice coffee shop. Rosen noticed that there were quite a few couples on dates inside, which was obviously why Mia had brought him here.

After they sat down, they each ordered a coffee. Under the influence of the atmosphere in the store, Mia's face gradually began to turn pink.

They completely changed their previous image as somewhat fierce江湖儿女 (jianghu children).

"This is my first time in a coffee shop like this."

Rosen smiled faintly, a smile that sent a shiver down Mia's spine; it was simply too captivating.

"Really? How did you know about this place?"

"It's all because of Dominic. He told me he often brings Letty here."

Rosen looked at Mia with a half-smile, which made Mia become reserved again.

"Rosen, what do you think...?"

Mia had finally mustered up her courage when the waiter brought out the coffee, interrupting her.

"Please enjoy your meal, both of you!"

This made Mia fall silent again.

With no other option, Rosen had to break the awkward silence himself.

"Mia, what were you trying to say?"

"I... I wanted to ask if you have a girlfriend!"

Rosen stirred his coffee with a spoon and answered Mia's question honestly.

"Mia, I understand what you mean, but I'm not single right now."

Mia and Dominic are both people with traditional family values. If I deceive them in this regard, it could easily turn them into enemies.

Rosen wouldn't ruin his career for a woman.

Mia's face showed a look of utter despair, and she anxiously grabbed Rosen's hand.

"Was it the woman Dominic saw that night?"

Rosen looked up at Mia and knew that she was talking about Swifa, which Dominic must have told her.

This is why Rosen didn't want to lie; if he told one lie, he would have to tell more lies to cover it up.

Rosen will inevitably have to deal with Dominic, and if he lies, he could be exposed at any time, which would be a potential problem.

Therefore, Rosen must make things clear so as not to affect his career.

Unless one day Rosen suddenly acquires a trump card in hypnosis, then he will truly have no scruples.

In fact, Rosen also wanted to be honest with Blake, but not now.

Svefa was the easiest to deal with, as she had no intention of monopolizing Rosen.

"That woman was just one of them; there was actually another one."

Mia stared at Rosen in shock; her mind was probably still reeling.

"There's one more? Then, aren't you planning to get married?"

"In fact, I am a non-marriage advocate. Marriage is just a legal way to divide property; people who truly love each other don't need this unnecessary thing."

As he spoke, Rosen took Mia's hand.

"Mia, I'm telling you this not for any other reason than I don't want lies to affect my friendship with you siblings."

Mia's expression was very complex, a mixture of sadness, resentment, and admiration.

Suddenly, Mia seemed to have made up her mind, and she stood up abruptly, bent down, and kissed Rosen forcefully.

Rosen was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Mia to do this even though she knew he was two-timing, when he was already prepared to cut ties with her.

It seems I underestimated my own face!

Mia kissed Rosen with such force, as if she were using all her strength, that Rosen felt as if he were being raped.

However, a girl's breath is ultimately shorter, and Mia couldn't hold on any longer and was defeated.

Panting heavily, Mia looked at Rosen with unwavering determination.

"Rosen, I will change you, I promise!"

Rosen gave a helpless smile and looked out the window.

Will it change? Probably!

(Still Mia)