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The room remained silent for a moment as the weight of my words sank in.
Then, Giovanni nodded, his expression determined.
"We stand with you, Dante. We will do whatever it takes to restore order and protect our families."
The others echoed his sentiment, their voices filled with conviction.
The sense of unity and purpose swelled within me, filling the room with palpable energy.
As the meeting concluded, Vito and Kramaric approached me, concern etched on their faces.
Vito spoke first, his voice tinged with worry.
"Dante, how are you holding up? This has been a trying time for all of us."
I sighed, running a hand through my hair.
"I won't lie, Vito. It weighs heavily on me. I failed to protect Angela and Dominic, and that is a burden I will carry but I refuse to let this define our future."
Kramaric placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Things will turn out for the best.”
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I made my way to the room where Giuseppe was being held, my heart heavy with anticipation and a tinge of apprehension.
As I entered, Giuseppe's eyes met mine, filled with a mix of defiance and fear.
I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the revelations that awaited me.
"You have some explaining to do, Giuseppe," I said, my voice laced with an undercurrent of authority.
"Tell me everything."
Giuseppe's lips curled into a bitter smile.
"Ah, Dante, you finally discovered the truth. It's a shame it had to come to this."
I leaned against the wall, crossing my arms, my gaze unwavering.
"Start from the beginning. I want to know why you betrayed me and sought to undermine everything I've built."
Giuseppe's eyes flickered with a mix of anger and hatred.
"My father... your father... they were rivals. They never liked each other but at least my father left your father alone. Your father was a bastard!Bastardo!”
“Silenzio! Watch your mouth! Do not speak ill of the dead.” I demanded in a sharp tone.
Even if I was unsure about my late father’s involvement in all of these, I wouldn’t allow this traitor to run his mouth.
Giuseppe tightened his jaw in anger. “It was bad enough that your father wouldn’t leave my father alone but then he had to make use of his status to marry my mother when he knew she was in love with my father!”
What?
“When your father took my father's life, it shattered my family. And my mother, she couldn't bear the loss. Even though she was married to your…father, she was left with nothing but pain and bitterness."
My brow furrowed. "What does your mother have to do with all this?
Giuseppe's voice trembled with a hint of desperation.
