After His Betrayal, I Became His Mother-in-Law
"I need to have a word with your teacher."
Matteo looked at me, hesitating.
"Go on, Matt," I said, not wanting the child to be involved in this dirty business. "Go ask Franco for some cookies."
Matteo reluctantly left. The moment the door closed, the fake smile on Marco's face vanished, replaced by a predatory, possessive greed.
"My patience has run out, Jules."
He advanced on me, like a cat cornering a mouse.
"Did you think you were safe hiding in Dante's estate?" he sneered. "This is my territory too. I'm about to become the son-in-law here."