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123:. A Disdainful Glares
Giulia paused mid-sentence, her lips parting slightly as if the next words had suddenly slipped out of reach.For a brief moment, she looked lost, like someone standing at the edge of a memory she wasn’t sure she should revisit."Grandpa, you know we had issues in the past, which seemed to have been resolved,” she finally began, her voice quieter than usual, weighed down by hesitation.The effect was immediate.Santoro’s expression shifted, the faint calm he had been holding onto dissolving into something sharper, more alert.Dante’s reaction was even more pronounced, his face hardened and his eyes narrowing as he turned to her.“What do you mean?” Dante asked quickly, his tone edged with suspicion. “What issue are you talking about?”Giulia swallowed; her throat suddenly felt dry. She hadn’t expected such a strong reaction. Now that she had their full attention, the pressure of explaining herself felt suffocating.She paused again, carefully choosing her words, as though one wrong ph
122: What's That?
When Dante heard that Mr. Santoro had been discharged from the hospital, relief washed over him.He instructed his driver to drive forward to the Santoro villa instead of his home.The entire ride felt longer than it actually was, and that was because Dante was longing to see him again.By the time he arrived, the compound was already filled with people. Well-dressed men and women stood in clusters, exchanging hushed conversations and artificial smiles. Some held gift bags, while others simply lingered, their eyes sharp and observant.To the average eye, it looked like a gathering of well-wishers, but Dante knew better.Not all of them had come out of concern. Some were here to confirm rumors, to see with their own eyes whether the mighty Santoro had truly survived or if the family was simply putting on a show to hide a loss they couldn’t afford to admit.Dante stepped out of his car, barely sparing anyone a glance. The murmurs around him grew slightly louder as a few recognized him,
121: He's Okay Now
Giulia walked into Santoro’s ward alongside the doctor, her steps quick but controlled, as though she were holding herself back from breaking into a run. The moment her eyes fell on the old man, she froze.“Oh my goodness. I’m so happy,” she exclaimed, her voice trembling with relief and joy.The sight before her felt almost unreal. The last time she had stood in this very room, fear had gripped her heart so tightly she could barely breathe.Machines had beeped relentlessly, each sound a reminder of how fragile his life had been. But now it was different. There was not even a sight of the machine anymore.Santoro sat upright on the bed, looking stronger than before. His skin had regained a bit of its color, and though age and illness still clung to him, there was a warmth in his eyes that hadn’t been there before. He looked like himself again.The doctor smiled softly, watching Giulia’s reaction. “I’m also happy he made it,” she said, her tone sincere.Giulia let out a breath she hadn
120: You Have To Leave The City
"Hello, Master," Dante finally answered the call, his voice steady, though there was a faint edge of anticipation beneath it.Behind the wheel, Steve stiffened.The single word "Master" rang in his ears louder than the hum of the engine. His fingers tightened slightly around the steering wheel, though he quickly forced them to relax.Someone like Dante referring to another man as master? It didn’t sit right. From his findings, Dante isn’t just powerful; he is the kind of man others feared, the kind who commanded rooms without raising his voice. Yet here he is, sounding respectful.Steve swallowed, his throat suddenly dry. He kept his eyes glued to the road, pretending complete disinterest, but his mind betrayed him.Every nerve in his body strained to catch even the slightest detail of the conversation. However, he didn’t dare turn his head; he didn’t dare show curiosity. But inside, he was burning with it.“I hadn’t expected your call, Master,” Dante said, sounding genuinely pleased,
119: Master Armani Called
Steve didn’t hesitate when Dante gave the instruction. His foot slammed on the brake, the car jerking slightly as it came to an abrupt halt by the roadside.Dante leaned slightly toward the window and pressed the control to wind down the glass. The cool air brushed against his face, but it did nothing to calm the unease building inside him.His gaze fixed on Lorenzo, who was already approaching the car with hurried steps.“What happened?” Dante asked immediately, his voice low but edged with urgency.Lorenzo stopped by the window and, slightly bent forward to respond, “I just got notified,” he said.Dante’s brows knitted together. “About what?”Instead of answering right away, Lorenzo glanced around briefly, his eyes scanning the street as if expecting danger to emerge from any corner.When he looked back at Dante, there was a seriousness in his expression that made Dante’s chest tighten.“You need to change your location, boss,” Lorenzo said carefully. “You need to change the hotel y
118: Disappointed
In a quiet kiosk tucked along one of the less crowded streets of Bari city, Dante had brought Lorenzo for what he had described as a “brief meeting.”The place wasn’t anything special, just a modest setup with a few plastic chairs, a narrow counter, and the faint smell of roasted coffee hanging in the air. But for Dante, privacy mattered more than luxury at that moment.They sat across from each other at a small table, two cups of coffee rested between them, untouched for a while, steam curling lazily into the air as the weight of their conversation settled in.Dante leaned back slightly, running a hand through his hair as Lorenzo finished recounting everything that had happened at the firm. His jaw tightened, and he let out a low breath, shaking his head in disbelief.“I really can’t believe this is what has been going on in the firm,” Dante said at last, his voice laced with frustration. “Right under my nose.”Lorenzo lowered his gaze, his shoulders slumping as though the words had
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