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Salvatore

It doesn’t take long for news of two murders to circulate. Nothing stays a secret in this city for long?especially murder among the families.

“What are the families saying?” my father asks, lighting one of his cigars.

“It isn’t good,” I answer. “Everyone knows you had a disagreement with Angelo at the casino last night. And it isn’t like you and Gilligan were on good terms. You did have his son’s thumbs chopped off.”

My father scowls. “Someone is framing me.”

I shrug. “Been warning you for a while something like this was going to happen. You didn’t listen. Loyalty is fickle when people believe you’re betraying them. The Colombos want blood. So do the Arnolds.”

His eyes narrow. “Angelo warned me as well. Said I had a traitor in my midst. Now, he’s dead.”

“What’s your plan?” I ask, ignoring his comment.

He paces the room, thinking of how he should handle this while he smokes his cigar. Before he can answer, we’re interrupted by a knock on the door. Milana walks inside, my father’s driver at her side.

“I’m going to my final dress fitting.”

She doesn’t look at me, but I can’t keep my eyes off her. Her long blonde hair is down in soft waves. A pair of sunglasses rest on her head. The jeans she’s wearing are casual, but she’s paired them with a silk blouse and stilettos, classing them up. She’s too damn good for my father. Hell, she’s too damn good for me.

“Be back in two hours,amore mio.”

She nods and gives him a rehearsed kiss on the cheek. As she walks out, her hand casually brushes against mine. It’s a small gesture, fleeting, but the warmth remains. The elevator was too quick. Too rushed. It didn’t satisfy the craving I have for that woman. I doubt it will ever be truly satisfied.

Once the door closes, my father glares at me. He’s reminded me enough times Milana belongs to him. That I can’t have her. We’ll see about that.

When he’s rotting in the ground, she’ll be free of him.Iwill be free of him. And there will be nothing stopping me from claiming what’s mine.

“Contact everyone. I want them at the casino by six o’clock. Get rid of any outsiders. This is a family matter.”

I roll my eyes. “That’s your big plan? A meeting.”

But it’s exactly what I want him to do. Get everyone together so they can witness

his demise. So they can witness a new leader rising. Me.

“Just do what the fuck I ask. And make sure Riccardo is there. Time to expose the traitor.”

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Milana

The dress is a perfect fit. Go figure. I stare at my reflection in the mirror. It’s beautiful despite the fact that I despise wearing it. I must play my part long enough to escape. I could stay and expose secrets that would ruin the Moretti family, but I’m going. I’m choosing me. I’ll tell Salvatore the truth later.

“You look stunning,mio piccolo tesoro.”

Tears prick my eyes. My wedding day is approaching, and all I’ve done is dream of marrying another man, one I can’t have.

“You are going to be fine. Stefano will always take care of you.”

Not if the truth comes out. Salvatore is the rightful owner to everything, including the estate. Turns out, Victoria’s name was the only one on the deed. In fact, it was the only name on a lot of things. I suppose Stefano wanted to protect his assets should he ever be arrested.

“Your father is so proud of you.”

I frown at this. “Proud? How can he be proud of me for this?”

She sighs. “You’re doing what this family needs. That takes courage and strength.”

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