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Chapter 29
The Millan Prison DaysMatteo sat alone in the dark corner of the small apartment Clara had offered him. It had been weeks since he had left the streets of Millan behind, weeks since he had seen his stepmother, Lily, or had to deal with the endless drug deals, the threats, and the fear that had once consumed his every waking moment. But even now, the memories lingered like a dark cloud over him. The past would never let him go, no matter how far he ran. Tonight, as he sat in silence, the images came rushing back. His mind flashed to the cold nights in Millan, to the days he had spent in the very heart of the criminal underworld—his prison.---The Dark BeginningsMilan, with all its promises of opportunity and freedom, had quickly revealed its darker side to Matteo. After his father’s tragic death, when his world shattered and Lily moved in with her cruel hand on his life, the city became his prison. He had no escape, no sanctuary, no safe place to hide. In those first few months af
Chapter 28
The Breaking PointMatteo remembered how he used to walked the rain-slicked streets of Millan, as he made his way home. His backpack, heavy with cash and contraband, hung loosely from his shoulders. The weight of it felt like a constant reminder of the life he had been forced into, a life dictated by his cruel stepmother, Lily De Cannio. But that might, as he walked through the murky streets, something within him stirred. The anger, the shame, the hopelessness—all of it boiled to the surface.He stopped under the lights of a streetlamp, taking a deep breath and rubbing his face in frustration. His reflection in the puddle before him showed a tired, defeated boy. The boy who once had hopes, dreams, and aspirations. The boy who had wanted more for himself. Now, that boy felt buried beneath the weight of his mistakes and the invisible chains Lily had bound him with. His fingers trembled as he reached into his pocket, pulling out a crumpled picture of his parents. He stared at their smi
Chapter 27
A Pawn in the GamesMatteo remembered how he wondered the streets of Millan were not a place for a teenager to wander alone, let alone one carrying a backpack filled with illegal substances. Matteo’s footsteps echoed against the wet cobblestones as he walked through the alleyways of the city, his heart pounding in his chest. He adjusted the straps of his bag nervously, his eyes darting to every side.This wasn’t the life he had envisioned for himself. Just a few years ago, Matteo had been a bright and ambitious boy, full of dreams. But those dreams had been crushed under the weight of Lily De Cannio’s cruelty. Now, he is a tool in her empire, a pawn forced into the dangerous world of drug dealing.A Lonely WalkMatteo’s thoughts wandered as he made his way to the first drop-off point. The instructions were always the same: go to the designated location, wait for the buyer, exchange the goods, and walk away. No small talk, no deviations, and most importantly, no mistakes.The night was
Chapter 26
The Dark Secrets of Lily De Cannio For weeks, Matteo had been wrestling with memories of his stepmother, Lily De Cannio, the woman who had shaped much of his pain. But tonight, it wasn’t just her cruel words or manipulative schemes that haunted him—it was the darkest part of her world, the shadowy underbelly that had pulled him in against his will. Lily De Cannio had been more than a tyrannical stepmother. Beneath her socialite persona lay a woman deeply entrenched in illegal activities, including the drug trade. And Matteo, young and powerless, had been one of her pawns. The Revelation of a Double Life Matteo had been just fourteen when he first stumbled upon the truth. It was a late night, and the mansion was quiet. Unable to sleep, he had wandered downstairs, hoping to sneak a snack from the kitchen. But as he passed the study, hushed voices stopped him in his tracks. Curiosity got the better of him. Peeking through the slightly ajar door, he saw Lily sitting at her desk, flank
Chapter 25
Breaking the ChainsMatteo’s memories were a storm he could no longer hold back. He felt the weight of his past pressing down on him. For all he had accomplished, the ghosts of his childhood continued to haunt him.The memories of his stepmother, Lily De Cannio, and the chains of oppression she had forged around him rose to the surface once again. Matteo clenched his fists, staring at the amber liquid swirling in his glass of whiskey. This time, he would let himself confront the pain fully.A Mother in Name OnlyWhen Lily De Cannio had stepped into his life, Matteo had been a vulnerable boy reeling from the sudden loss of his parents. She had appeared in his world like a cold wind in winter, bringing not comfort but cruelty.Lily was a striking woman with sharp features and an even sharper tongue. To the outside world, she was an image of poise and elegance, the grieving widow doing her best to raise a troubled boy. But behind the closed doors of the De Cannio mansion, she was a tyran
Chapter 24
The Days of TormentMatteo leaned back in his chair. His thoughts wandered back to a time when the world was far less forgiving—a time when his stepmother, Lily De Cannio, ruled his life with cruelty and deceit.The bullies she had allowed, encouraged even, returned to his mind with startling clarity. Their sneering faces, their cutting words, and their vicious actions were etched into his memory, a stark reminder of the dark years after his parents' untimely death.A Household of HostilityLily had always claimed to the outside world that she was doing her best to raise Matteo after the tragic loss of his parents. To their neighbors, she played the role of the grieving widow, taking on the noble task of parenting a child who wasn’t her own. But behind closed doors, the façade crumbled into ash.Under her roof, Matteo was no more than an inconvenience, a living reminder of a man she had never truly loved. She ensured he knew his place—lower than the servants, an unwelcome guest in hi
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