Chapter 26

My new rivals

Erik

Clearing my throat, I push on, “Besides, mother when did you ever see me lose?” In an effort to emphasize that I never lose, I shook my head. “Nonetheless, do not worry, you won’t be given a new daughter-in-law, because Nora, is and always will be my wife. You know that this is a family legacy.”

“From the age of ten, she was mine. And no matter what a paper says, before God, she is and always will be my wife, until death does us part.”

My mom nodded and continued reading her newspaper. Letting me know, the conversation was over. In exasperation, I shook my head and stood up. I went straight to my office since my responsibilities could not wait. I will need to take possession of my new territory as soon as possible.

Later, I’ll think about Nora. I now need to think about the best strategy for dethroning the criminal cell. They already are taking too much of my new marke