His Nemesis, Her Heartbreak
“And then you cheated on your wife until she felt so hollowed out she committed suicide. What a wonderful success story, Father. Truly, an inspiration for the ages.”
The table went completely still. Even the air seemed to stop moving. Margot’s hand froze halfway to her wine glass, and Marino’s face turned furious. I wanted to laugh. I’d truly lost it, hadn't I? The filter was completely gone.
I didn't even care anymore. I didn't care if the people at the neighboring tables heard. I didn't care if the morning news carried the headline of a Vitale family scandal. I knew people were already looking at us, whispering behind their champagne flutes. Whether they were gossiping about the mystery ch