Chapter 14 - The Confrontation in the Garden
Adrian walked out onto the sunlit garden terrace, where Elena was inspecting the flower arrangements for an upcoming dinner meeting.
"Elena," Adrian called out softly.
She turned around, offering a polite, professional smile. "Yes, Mr. Moretti? Is there something wrong with the schedule?"
Adrian held up the thin manila folder in his hand. "Marcus Vance was a good man. He fought the Chicago syndicate—the same people Dante was working for."
Elena froze, the color draining from her face as she looked at the file. She swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly. "You... you know who I am."
"I know why you hid," Adrian said, stepping closer. "You thought if anyone found out who your father was, you’d be hunted down."
Elena looked down at her hands, tears glistening in her eyes. "My father gave his life for justice. When he died, I had nothing left. I took a maid's job here because I knew your territory was the only place those monsters wouldn't dare step foot."
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Adrian reached out, gently placing a hand on her shoulder.
👉 What promise did the mafia chief make to the daughter of the fallen prosecutor?
