As Giovanni passed by, he glanced at me and deliberately lowered his voice. "Don't forget what I just said."
He acted like he could already picture himself as the heir of the Carlo family.
Unfortunately for him, he didn't get to enjoy the feeling for long.
After everyone had gathered in the villa's main hall, Uncle Michael appeared at the spiral staircase, walking down with my Papa at his side.
The room fell silent. They smiled warmly, but only at me.
Papa gestured for me to come closer. Uncle Michael patted my head and said, "Tonight, on Christmas, I'll make an announcement alongside the boss of the Vinci family.
"His eldest daughter, Estella, has turned 20. According to the long-standing agreement between our families, she now has the right to choose one of my sons to marry, and the one she chooses will be named as my heir."
All eyes shifted to Giovanni. He lifted his head and prepared to step forward.
But Uncle Michael called out, "Salvatore, is the engagement ring ready? Go
