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68. The Inferno Spreads

Author: Sommy Nuela
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12 17:21:19

Don Antonio’s POV

Trying to find some damn peace in this sterile room was proving impossible. My shoulder throbbed a constant, dull rhythm, a reminder of Donald’s treachery. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the gnawing anxiety about my businesses. The warehouse fire had been a brutal blow, a violation. And now, seeing Xavier’s grim face as he walked in, I knew the universe, or rather Donald, wasn’t done with me yet.

“Lay it on me, Xavier,” I said, the weariness in my voice probably more evident than I intended. “What fresh hell has decided to pay me a visit?”

He stood by the edge of the bed, his usual composure ruffled. He ran a hand through his hair, a rare sign of his own agitation. “It’s the textile factory, Antonio. The one just outside Palermo.”

My breath hitched. The textile factory. That wasn't some small operation. That was a cornerstone of my income, employed hundreds of people. “What about it?” I asked, a cold premonition settling in my gut.

Xavier’s gaze was di
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