Chapter 8. The ill-fated Dinner

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"Mind your business," Valentino said with a scowl that sent a chill down my spine as he turned and made to leave, but Valerio spoke up. "Think you're some kind of big shot?" He asked as he dropped his cutlery and gave Valentino a lazy stare as if trying to get some kind of justice for me, considering how Valentino treated me. Meanwhile, I prayed silently that Valentino would just walk away without saying anything. I should have known better. The brothers would jump at the opportunity to spite each other.

"You weren't much of a talker," Valentino turned to look at Valerio, as if he were some kind of pest he wanted to quickly do away with. "I barely even see you even though we live under the same roof. What changed, Valerio?" Valentino asked with a tone that was anything but friendly, even though his voice was calm. Valerio chuckled and watched Valentino as if he were amused by something. "Aren't you tired?" He asked as Valentino watched him intently, as if biding his time to pounc