Chapter 6 - The Apology
Dante knelt back down on the marble floor. He completely ignored the expensive fabric of his dark suit pressing against the spilled coffee and broken porcelain.
He looked directly into Lucia’s tear-filled, terrified eyes.
"I apologize, Lucia," Dante said, his voice clear, firm, and entirely genuine. "I was out of line. You have been an impeccable employee, and I failed to see that you were in danger. That is my fault."
Lucia stared at him, absolutely stunned. The most dangerous man in the city was kneeling in spilled coffee, apologizing to a maid.
Dante turned his attention to the house manager, who was standing frozen in shock.
"Call the private doctor to look at her cheek," Dante commanded smoothly, standing back up. "Then, move Lucia and her daughter out of the staff quarters and into the guest suite in the East Wing. Have security post two armed guards outside their door. They do not leave this property until I say so."
Lucia scrambled to her feet, holding Sophie close. "Mr. Dante, you don't have to do that! Marcus works for the Valente family! If you interfere, it could start a war!"
Dante adjusted his stained vest, a terrifying, cold smirk playing on his lips.
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"I don't care who he works for," Dante said softly. "He threatened a child on my property."
👉 Where is Dante going, and what is he going to do to Marcus?
