Nancy_Jim

What are the odds that a young man at the mercy of peasantry living for survival, would come to be the most affluent Hotel owner in one of the biggest cities in Italy? 
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Meet Santo Martini: 
A poor young man from Sarco Paraceno who finds himself in Palermo. His initial plans of getting a regular job at a restaurant get thwarted the moment he accidentally witnesses the death of the famous owner of the grandest hotel in Palermo —'Hotel Magnífico'. 

He makes a pact with death and in return, gets all the luxury and fame he always dreamed of. But with a mission to complete and a faceless mafia lord on his track, will he be able to cheat death for so long? 

Stay tuned with me as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ominous death of the actual owner of the Magnífico. While, we observe Santo journey through the routes of deep-rooted secrets, brutality, life threats, guilt, love, and deceit, to attain the zenith of mouth-watery luxury and stability. 

Cover art not mine. [Temp. cover]

Love and Deceit

Rico knew what he needed to do. He didn't need to be reminded of his mistake. He understood that he had flopped. Hence, he finalized in his heart that he would make sure to fix things.

"I won't do anything other than that which you have said, boss. Rest assured." Rico said to Belinda.

"Get every information you can get about her. Comb the entire town if you have to. But, don't you dare return to Palermo without doing proper research. I want to know her connection with," she looked around and felt it safer to use a qualifier, "Him, with him. Do you understand me, Rico?"

After nodding his head at his end of the phone, Rico muttered a firm "Yes, boss!"

With that utterance, Belinda hung up the line on Rico.

Rico decided to get on with his business, but first the sun was still blazing flames, and he needed to get a more convenient shelter.

Chapter 71.