Chapter 11 - The Summit in Venice
The grand Venetian palace overlooked the shimmering Grand Canal, lit by floating lanterns and guarded by hundreds of elite mercenaries from five global syndicates.
Inside the opulent hall, the five Council elders sat at a massive mahogany table, their expressions cold and severe as Lorenzo walked in.
Beside Lorenzo walked Clara, looking regal in a floor-length dark red silk gown, holding his arm with poise and dignity. Behind them, Marco carried little Mia, who wore a matching white coat and clutched her plush rabbit.
Elder Giovanni, the oldest Council member, slammed his fist on the table. "Lorenzo Duca! You annihilated the Rossi clan and breached our fifty-year truce! You brought a maid and a child to a Council tribunal!"
Lorenzo walked to the head of the table, his presence so imposing that the surrounding guards involuntarily took a half step back.
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"Victor Rossi attacked my home and put my daughter's life in danger," Lorenzo stated in a low, chilling voice that resonated through the palace. "In the Duca family, anyone who touches a child pays with their entire bloodline."
👉 Read PART 12 to see how Clara silenced the Council elders!
