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His hair was completely silver, slicked back, and his blue eyes were even colder than his son’s—dead, flat, and entirely devoid of any human warmth. Silas De Luca. Lorenzo’s father. The Don of the syndicate. The old man didn't stand up when we approached. He just held a crystal glass of dark red wine between his long fingers, watching us with the analytical glare of a judge preparing to read a death sentence. "You're late, Lorenzo," Silas said, his voice a dry, rattling hiss that sounded like dead leaves dragging across concrete. "The cleanup took longer than expected, Father," Lorenzo replied smoothly, pulling out a heavy velvet chair for me before taking his own seat beside me. "Some pests

The amusement vanished from his eyes, replaced by a cold, calculating stillness. ‎ ‎ He reached into his mouth, pulled out the half-chewed meat, and dropped it onto his plate with a wet smack. He wiped his lips slowly with a linen napkin. ‎ ‎ ‎"What is a Lorenzo doing in Calvary?" he asked, his voice dropping into a dangerous register. ‎ ‎"He claims he is here to pay off Gussau’s debts," Rosette answered. ‎ ‎ ‎The man’s eyes shifted to me. He had thick streaks of silver and white hair flowing down to his shoulders, but his eyes held the deep, heavy rot of a man who had survived six decades of rigidity.

Lorenzo did not return the money within twenty-four hours. Late that night, Bianca sent me a contact request. The moment I accepted it, several photographs appeared. In the first, she sat beside Lorenzo in the blue dress. The second showed two glasses of whiskey with the Vassari family’s Donna ring between them. Beneath the last photograph, she had written: Lorenzo says he’ll announce the latest scores tomorrow night. Guess whose hand the ring will end up on?

THE SILENCE The room was deadly silent. "You... you stink." Ivan froze. Dante choked on a cough. Lorenzo Moretti—the Enigma, the Don of Monaco—just stared. He didn't get angry. Instead, a slow, dark smirk curled up the corner of his lips. "Stink?" Lorenzo repeated, his voice dropping to a low, vibrating purr. "That is a first." "He is delirious!" Ivan interjected quickly. "The medicine... it makes him talk nonsense. Please ignore him."

It felt like a fortress marble, glass, steel. Lorenzo was already there, standing by a window overlooking the city. He’d removed his suit jacket, sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular forearms and a watch that probably cost more than my father’s legal fees. “Sit,” he said, not turning around. “I’d rather stand,” I replied, my voice steadier than I felt. “And I’d rather be in my own bed. You can’t just kidnap people because you have a big bank account, Lorenzo.” He turned slowly, predatory. He crossed the room and picked up a slim silver tablet from his desk.

"I’m going to Antwerp next month. And I'll order you a high-couture diamond necklace. I promise it will look a million times better than that ancient antique." "Be good. Stop overthinking these trivial matters." His deep, gravelly voice brushed against my ears, still carrying that familiar, intoxicating magic. He was always like this, using the most tender tone to casually brush away all my expectations for the future. Five years ago, when Dominic was still a low-level enforcer under the previous Don, he bought me a five-euro imitation ruby brooch. He pinned it solemnly to my chest, his gaze unwavering as he spoke.

My whole body shivered in disgust when his lips touched the back of my hand. Letting go, he smiled and said “Your daughter is very beautiful, Doctor” his eyes raking up and down my body with adultery interest. I scoffed inwardly, he wouldn't be the Lorenz Magliolo I knew if he didn't check me out… old habits die hard after all. “Should we go inside??” Dr Sanchez proposed, sensing my irritation. Lorenz nodded and we walked through the double glass doors, and an usher escorted us to our table. Lorenz introduced us to his wife and son Dino who were already seated at our table and we all sat down.

Elena sat in a leather armchair, a teacup balanced perfectly on her knee, her expression hardening into absolute venom the moment she saw me. Across from her sat Enzo Valenti, an older man with silver-streaked hair and a tailored suit that practically screamed old money and spilled blood. Next to him was a younger woman—presumably his daughter. Immaculately dressed in a conservative cream dress, her manicured fingers twisting a diamond ring on her left hand. And then there was Frank. He was standing behind his massive mahogany desk, his shirtsleeves rolled up to his forearms, a glass of amber liquid halfway to his lips. When his eyes met mine, his jaw tightened so hard I heard the click of h

“Anna, we’re married. My money is your money. Besides, earning it isn’t hard for me at all.” Anna: “…” Was he even human? It was too much to handle. Lorenzo smiled. “I don’t have bad habits. My only expensive hobby is collecting—art, antiques. In ten years, the pieces I bought have appreciated multiple times. My other businesses? Not a single company in the red.” He paused, then added, “Of course, there’s the hidden stuff, gambling, et cetera. My wealth is far more than you imagine. Money is just a number to me.”

He places a small velvet box in my hand. My heart skips slightly as I open it. Inside rests a silver ring. It’s simple but beautifully made, the metal engraved with two small crests on either side of the band. “My family crest,” Lorenzo explains quietly. I look up at him. He has an expression I have never seen...almost sheepish. “I can’t take this.” I say. “Yes, you can.” “Lorenzo...” “It’s not what you think,” he says gently. “It’s protection.”