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CHAPTER 12
Chapter 12The Mercedes glided through midnight streets, city lights painting golden streaks across the windows. Luca sat in silence, the leather seat cool beneath his fingers, his reflection ghostlike in the glass. Beside him, Caterina worked efficiently on her tablet, her fingers never stopping."Sir," she said quietly, "your mother's surgery was successful. Dr. Martinez just sent confirmation. She's in recovery and expected to make a full recovery."Luca's eyes closed. The tension he'd carried for three years—for his entire adult life—finally began to loosen its grip. His mother would live."Thank you," he whispered. Then, louder: "Can we go to the hospital?""Of course. I'll inform the driver." A pause. "Also, the forensic audit of Benedetti Corporation is already underway. My team estimates Alessandro Greco embezzled approximately 2.7 million dollars over the past three years, primarily through falsified medical payments and redirected company funds."Luca's jaw tightened. Two po
CHAPTER 11
Chapter 11The speakerphone went dead. Isabella stared at her phone as if it had transformed into a snake. The blood drained from her face, leaving her pale as marble."What... what did you say?" she whispered.Director Fontana's voice had been ice. "I said you don't understand the person standing beside you. But you're about to learn."The line went dead.Around them, the dining room had fallen into a hush so complete that every breath seemed amplified. Alessandro's confident smirk had curdled into terror.The elevator chimed.Three figures stepped out, and the room collectively held its breath. Director Fontana strode forward. Behind him walked Bianca Ferraro, her camera raised. And behind them both—Lorenzo De Luca. The wealthiest man in the city. The man Isabella had come here to impress.He walked directly past her and stopped before Luca."Mr. Romano." Lorenzo extended his hand with unmistakable respect. "I apologize for the interruption. But when Director Fontana explained what
CHAPTER 10
Chapter TenLuca felt laughter bubbling up in his chest—dark, bitter laughter that threatened to spill out. The absurdity of it all was almost too much. Isabella, lecturing him about morality while standing beside the man who'd bribed a nurse to kill his mother. The irony was exquisite.A cold smile curved his lips. "You want to talk about moral standards, Isabella? Let's talk about what kind of wife you've been."Isabella's eyes flashed dangerously. "Excuse me?""For three years, I've tried to explain myself to you. Three years." Luca's voice was steady, but underneath ran a current of steel. "And every single time, you dismissed me. You never listened. You never asked for my side of anything. Instead, you blindly trusted him." He jerked his chin toward Alessandro. "Your precious assistant who's always whispering in your ear."Alessandro's face darkened. "Watch your mouth—""Did you ever fulfill even one duty as a wife?" Luca continued, his gaze locked on Isabella. "Did you ever ask
CHAPTER 9
Chapter NineLuca raised an eyebrow, a cold smile playing at his lips. "You want to meet Lorenzo De Luca? That's interesting.""What's that supposed to mean?" Alessandro demanded."It means," Luca said quietly, "that Mr. De Luca doesn't cooperate with people who lack basic moral standards. He values integrity. Something neither of you would understand."Isabella's face flushed crimson. Her gray eyes blazed with fury as she stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the polished floor. The sound drew even more attention from nearby tables."Moral standards? You dare lecture me about morals?" Her voice rose, sharp and cutting. "Your mother is lying in a hospital bed, fighting for her life, and you're here—at the most expensive restaurant in the city—stealing her medical expenses to stuff your face with caviar and champagne!"Gasps rippled through the dining room. Heads turned. Silverware paused mid-air.An elderly woman at a nearby table whispered loudly to her companion, "Did you hear
CHAPTER 8
Chapter EightThe VIP lounge remained frozen in stunned silence. Salvatore's face had gone from red to ashen gray. Francesca looked like she might faint, her heavily made-up features contorted in horror. Even Giulia stood motionless, her eyes wide with disbelief.Luca himself felt equally blindsided. He owned this store? This entire mall? The revelation was almost too much to process."Mr. Romano," Valentina's voice cracked as she dropped to her knees, her severe demeanor shattered. "Please, I beg you. I didn't know. I didn't understand. Give me another chance. I have a family—two children. I'll do anything—""No." Caterina's voice cut through the pleading like a blade. "Security, escort Ms. Conti from the premises. She has five minutes to collect her personal belongings.""Please!" Valentina sobbed as the guards approached. "Mr. Romano, have mercy!"Luca watched her being led away, his expression neutral. She'd shown him no mercy. She'd thrown his card on the ground like garbage. Act
CHAPTER 7
Chapter SevenLuca's hands curled into fists. Salvatore's arrogance was suffocating, and the way he spoke—like Luca was less than human—made his blood boil.Before he could respond, the young sales assistant who had greeted him earlier stepped forward nervously. "Mr. Moretti, please. This gentleman is absolutely a customer of our store. I personally witnessed Ms. Russo bring him in. She's one of our most valued—""Ms. Russo?" Francesca's shrill laugh cut through the air like nails on a chalkboard. "Oh, I get it now! This pathetic loser is your broke boyfriend, isn't he? You snuck him in here thinking nobody would notice!"The sales assistant—her name tag read Giulia—went pale. "No! That's not—""Admit it!" Francesca jabbed a finger at Giulia, her fake nails glittering. "You brought your deadbeat boyfriend to this fancy store so he could steal something expensive. Maybe a wallet? A tie? Something he could pawn for drug money?""I would never—" Giulia's voice trembled."You disgust me,"
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