Chapter 13 - Alessandro Discovered His Father Had Started the Black Serpent—and the Truth Nearly Destroyed the Family He Had BuiltAlessandro's father had created the original network.
Not to become rich.
To protect the family.
But power corrupted everything.
Ricci eventually took control.
Daniel discovered the truth.
Alessandro's father tried to stop him.
He failed.
The organization continued.
Alessandro had spent years believing his father was a hero.
Now he knew the truth.
“He was a monster.”
I took his hand.
“He was also your father.”
“That doesn't excuse him.”
“No.”
I squeezed his fingers.
“But you aren't him.”
He looked at me.
“How do you know?”
“Because you had every chance to become him.”
“And you didn't.”
He stared at me.
Then he kissed my forehead.
“I love you.”
My breath caught.
“I love you too.”
Behind us, Emma smiled.
“Mr. Bunny likes that.”
We laughed.
For the first time in months, there was peace.
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But Ricci was still missing.
And Vivian had disappeared.
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