“Massimo, we both know you didn’t have to do that, and I don’t think it was a good business move to upset Diego.”
He shrugged.“The guy was a piece of shit and a coward.”
“Why did you?”
“Because you don’t deserve a death sentence.You’re a good person, Adelina.There are not many of those in the Russo Mafia.You’ve done nothing wrong.”
“Your dad wasn’t at the wedding,” she said.
“My dad has his ...troubles.”
She nodded.“I heard rumors that he’s damaged?”
“He’s not damaged.He is a vain bastard who upset the wrong kind of people.He paid the price, and for hurting my dad, I made sure they paid their price as well.”
“Is what they say about you true?”
“Being a monster?”
“Yes.”
“I’m not a nice guy, Adelina.”
“I don’t know.You saved me from a death sentence, I think that kind of confirms you’re a good guy.”
He chuckled.“There are a lot of people who would say otherwise.”
“I’m not afraid of you.”
“That’s because you have never seen the true side of me, and I won’t let you see it.”
Chapter Five
“Is everything okayback home?”Massimo asked, looking down at his sister on the cell phone.
“Yeah, everything’s fine.Dad is dealing with everything.Diego tried to organize a meeting with him, but he told him until you’re home, that’s not going to happen.”Isabella shrugged.“Other than that, not a lot to report.Because you’re not here, I don’t have to worry about going to any of the parties, so I’m studying.How is married life?”
