Chapter 9: Truth Entered the Villa
“Elena,” Bianca said, tapping the chair beside her. “Sit. We have decided what is best.”
I remained standing.
“So have I.”
Bianca gave a soft laugh.
“This drama is unnecessary.”
Then Ruth entered behind me, her gray suit immaculate, leather folder in hand.
The laughter vanished.
Matteo shot to his feet.
“Who the hell is this?”
“My attorney,” I said.
Luca shoved his chair backward.
“You brought a lawyer into our house?”
“No,” came a voice from the doorway. “She brought truth into mine.”
Vittorio Bellini entered slowly with his cane, his driver beside him, his face pale and terrifyingly calm.
Bianca rose so quickly her chair crashed backward.
“Papa.”
“Do not call me that today.”
The silence turned brutal.
Ruth opened her folder.
“Mr. Bellini has received evidence suggesting attempted coercion, financial concealment, and planned misappropriation of marital and family assets.” Continue Reading ⬇️