ANMELDENAurora was arranging Alessandro's schedule for the following day when her phone lit up, displaying an unfamiliar number. She wondered whether the call could be from someone in the Moretti family.After taking a deep breath, she answered."Hello. Who am I speaking with?""It's your father. Aaron Bennett."Aurora froze. For a moment, she struggled to believe that her father had actually called her. Her eyes narrowed as she remembered that this was the same man who had played a part in plotting her death."I don't recall having a father, Mr Bennett. You've called the wrong number," she replied, preparing to end the call, but Aaron quickly stopped her."Don't, Aurora. Please don't hang up. You have no idea how much it took for me to finally reach you, my little doll."Aurora squeezed her eyes shut at the endearment her late mom used to call her. Doll. Her precious doll."Don't you ever call me that again. Only my mom had the right to use that name!""I'm your father, Aurora. I have just a
Alessandro arrived at the agreed meeting place an hour later. On his way, he had stopped to inspect some of his ports, where his men had intercepted a drug shipment belonging to Cosa Nostra. His men had done an excellent job. Now, he was ready to hear what the Don had to say."I hope I haven't kept you waiting for too long, Mr. Vitale," Alessandro said in his deep, firm voice. His cold, watchful eyes remained fixed on Dante and the man beside him, his brother and consigliere, Nico Valenti.Dante lifted his grey eyes to meet his. "Only an hour," he replied, rising to his feet. He then gestured towards the empty seat, inviting Alessandro to sit.Nico and Damien exchanged nods but remained standing behind their respective bosses."You should consider yourself lucky that I came here to talk instead of putting a bullet in your head, Mr. De Luca. If I had come with a different intention, you'd already be buried ten feet underground," Dante said bluntly.Alessandro chuckled, leaning comforta
"Hey, Noah. How is school going?" Tessa asked as she spread butter on her bread."School is going well," Noah replied, continuing to peel his egg for breakfast. His mother was late for breakfast that morning. Neither she nor Alessandro was at the breakfast table. Even Matteo was absent today. He wanted to go and call his mother, but Tessa stopped him, explaining that it wasn't a good idea to disturb them so early in the morning. Matteo had also told him the same thing once, so he agreed.Tessa asked Stephanie to prepare breakfast, and the two of them were now seated together at the breakfast table.Tessa smiled. "Hmm. Just well? I thought you would say school is going wonderfully, especially now that Alessandro is your dad."Noah's hand froze over the egg, and he looked at Tessa. He's not my dad."Tessa gave him a sweet smile. Almost too sweet."Why wouldn't he be? He's going to marry your mother. Once they get married, he'll become your dad. You can even call him that if he allows y
"Alessandro...""Silence!" he barked, cutting her off before she could say anything else. Alessandro raised a finger at her in warning. "Silence, Aurora." His eyes were like burning coals. Today, Alessandro could no longer contain his anger towards her."You won't say a word while I'm speaking. I asked you something! So stay quiet and listen."Aurora blinked at him nervously as he continued, "You are Alessandro De Luca's fiancée. Do you know what that means?" His commanding and domineering voice echoed through the room, making Aurora flinch in fear. Today, Alessandro seemed like a different person to her. Someone frightening and beastly."Answer me, damn it!" he snarled again in the same thunderous voice. Aurora instinctively took a step back, but he quickly moved towards her."Talk to me my love?”She was frightened of him at that moment as she took another step backward. With every step Aurora moved back, Alessandro moved closer to her. This continued going until Aurora's back struc
Tessa couldn't stand Aurora when she approached her and Sophia. Her sister-in-law was pleased to have her friend around and took her aside for a chat. Her brother stayed with her, but he was also busy talking to some important businessmen at the event.She didn't mind, because Tessa was searching for someone too. Nancy Moretti!The woman had gone to Alessandro's house to warn Aurora. Now, Tessa intended to use her to get Alessandro one way or another. Her search finally came to an end when she spotted Nancy heading towards the restrooms. She excused herself from her brother, making sure no one would catch her talking to Nancy."Nancy Moretti, can we talk?" Tessa asked as soon as she caught up with her in a quiet corner near the restroom.Nancy turned to look at the unfamiliar face."Sorry, I don't recognize you..." Nancy said with a frown, trying to remember who Tessa was but she couldn't.Tessa smiled. "I'm someone who wishes your son well."Nancy's eyes narrowed slightly. There was
Vittorio's eyes widened in horror as Alessandro's words hung in the air like a deadly blade. He had never imagined that the problem he thought he had gotten rid of would return and stand before him again, like a dangerous disease.Leonardo Moretti seemed to forget how to blink. He was stunned to see a reminder of his wife's past standing right in front of him. He had made sure the child wouldn't survive, yet somehow, he was still alive.Alessandro's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he watched the two men standing before him in shock. His mind was already turning over the possible consequences of what had just happened. What would happen if Nancy Moretti found out the truth?He stepped closer until he was directly in front of Vittorio. His icy blue eyes pierce into the older man's dark soul."You see, Vittorio, I started a game with you many years ago. A game of survival. You wanted to take my life, but you failed. Now, it's my turn," he said through gritted teeth, his words dripping







