ログインLuca and I had planned to take the same flight home, but a problem arose with one of the Rossi Famiglia's weapons shipments, so Luca rescheduled his flight and flew back a day ahead of me.I boarded my flight home after visiting one of the tourist attractions in Isvane. I slipped on my eye mask and leaned back in my seat, intending to get some rest. For some reason, I felt uneasy. After all, Luca and I had put this trip together so hastily that no security detail had come with me.I picked up my phone, and in the dark reflection of the screen, I caught the gaze of the man behind me.That man froze for a split second before ripping my phone away and smashing it to the ground. Then, another man clamped a towel over my mouth and nose, causing me to lose consciousness almost immediately.…I found myself tied to a bed when I regained consciousness. I noticed that the space around me was completely dark, and I could feel the bed rocking faintly beneath me. I arched my body, trying to
Upon seeing that my condition had improved, Papa immediately convened a meeting to announce me as the Underboss and future successor of the Moretti Famiglia. There was some opposition initially, but everyone fell silent under Papa's intense pressure.I also started expanding my influence. I partnered with Donna Marchetti to break into the apparel market, capitalizing on the soft economy. I stepped up my cooperation with Luca, organizing a crew of hackers in addition to the mercenaries to reinforce our hard power.It wasn't long before those who had opposed me changed their attitudes, leaving Papa feeling more relieved and prouder than ever."How are things between you and Luca these days, Valentina?" Papa asked, having brought up Luca for the third time this week.I simply remained silent and swirled the wine in my wine glass.Papa continued, "Luca has waited for you for all these years. I can see that he truly cares about you. And from what I can tell, you have some feelings fo
Luca slid a cup of coffee toward me, pulling me out of my thoughts. "Don Moretti told me you liked coffee, so here's a freshly ground one. Have a taste. Do you want to add two more sugar cubes?"He spoke gently, a faint smile lingering on his lips the entire time.I picked up the coffee and took a sip. I then looked at him with a freezing glare and said in a somewhat strained voice, "I heard from Papa that you were the one who told him that I was tailing Leone.""I hope you don't get the wrong idea, Valentina. I never investigated you behind your back. You see, the mercenary group you hired actually belonged to the Rossi Famiglia. "I searched for you and Leone alongside Don Moretti after you went missing back then, so the moment you requested someone to tail Leone Vittorio, my men noticed and immediately reported it to me," Luca explained calmly. However, he unconsciously gripped his fork so tightly that his knuckles turned white. I said softly, "Thank you, Luca. And I'm also so
Papa wrapped an arm over my shoulder and walked me into the house. He remained silent for quite some time before asking in a low, raspy voice, "Do you still enjoy eating the pasta I make for you, Valentina?""I do," I replied while keeping my head lowered. I couldn't bring myself to look at Papa as tears began streaming down my face.I was seven years old when Mamma passed away from an illness. I became severely withdrawn and needed Papa to stay by my bedside every night just to fall asleep.One day, Papa's subordinates turned on him, so he didn't return home for three days. I sat on the couch waiting for him the entire time, without taking a single bite of food or a drop of water, until he finally walked through the front door with his head wrapped in bandages.I cried for a very long time that day, tears still clinging to the corners of my eyes when I fell asleep holding Papa's arm. I then woke up and saw Papa bringing over a plate of pasta and placing it on the nightstand.He s
Donna Marchetti snapped, "Haven't I already told you during the previous banquet that yellow chrysanthemums were a bad omen? How could you bring an entire truck full of them here? Did my warning mean absolutely nothing to you? "If it weren't for my recommendation, the insignificant Vittorio Famiglia wouldn't even be allowed near a banquet thrown by Don Moretti! You'd better get the hell out of here this instant—and take those flowers with you!"Carina pointed accusingly at Donna Marchetti and me. "Valentina must have paid you off! You two have been targeting me together since the previous banquet, making me the butt of the joke! I'm not going to be fooled again this time! It's impossible for anyone to dislike the flowers that I personally put together!"Leone stepped in front of Carina, shielding her. "Carina has put a great deal of effort into preparing for this banquet, Donna Marchetti. I believe she had no intention of being disrespectful, so even with the Marchetti Famiglia and
It wasn't long before the end of the month arrived. Carina picked every yellow chrysanthemum in the garden in preparation for the banquet. "Valentina definitely bribed Donna Marchetti to go after me on purpose last time. How could anyone possibly dislike it, especially since yellow is such a delicate color? Besides, the bouquet I put together looks so pretty. "I'm going to give every guest present a handmade bouquet and thoroughly humiliate Valentina!"Carina burst into loud laughter in the garden.I, too, burst into laughter while in the gazebo.Carina pointed a finger at me and yelled, "You're actually eavesdropping on me, huh? It doesn't matter if you found out my plan! I'll absolutely capture everyone's hearts! I'm also going to leave a lasting impression on Don Moretti! You're merely a lowlife from the slums who could never measure up to me!"I ignored her provocation and turned to leave. After all, I had always loathed those who would bring about their own downfall. I was







