Chapter 6 - The Whispers of Betrayal
Gasps echoed across the grand corridor. The seated mafia lords stood up in shock, staring at the little girl holding her mother's dress.
Vivian backed away, her eyes darting nervously toward Don Ricci, who sat rigid in his chair, his hands gripping the arms of his seat.
"She's lying!" Vivian shrieked, her voice cracking with hysteria. "She's just a maid trying to claim your fortune! That child is a bastard!"
Alessandro moved with terrifying speed.
Before Vivian could take another step back, Alessandro grabbed her forcefully by her wrist, pulling her toward him until their faces were inches apart.
"Mrs. Bennett didn't claim anything," Alessandro whispered coldly. "She brought my niece into my home as a maid's child just to keep her alive from the people in this very room."
He tossed Vivian aside like trash. She stumbled in her heavy red gown, falling onto her knees against the cold marble floor.
Alessandro turned his eyes directly onto Don Ricci.
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"Four years ago, Don Ricci, you were the only person who knew Isabella’s travel route," Alessandro said, his tone dropping into a deadly whisper. "And three days ago, you finalized the marriage contract between me and your daughter, Vivian."
👉 What evidence was about to be brought into the room to seal Don Ricci's fate?
