Abby's POV“It has been a long time, Great-Uncle Antonio,” I said, my voice perfectly steady as I greeted him.He studied me for another long second before a faint, unreadable shadow of a smile touched his lips. He leaned forward, pressing a dry, customary kiss to my cheek.The scent of aged scotch, cedar, and expensive cigars clung to his sharp suit.As his face hovered next to my ear, his voice dropped to a chilling, private whisper. “You have changed, darling. Quite rebellious these days...”He pulled back, his icy blue eyes locked onto mine, waiting to see if his words had rattled me.From the corner of the room, Aunt Hannah couldn't help but let out a short, vindictive little laugh. She foolishly thought Antonio was insulting me, assuming the great patriarch was here to put me in my place for stealing her inheritance.But Antonio didn't even acknowledge Hannah's existence. Instead, he slowly turned his piercing gaze toward my father. George immediately stiffened, looking like a d
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