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ALESSANDRO

“Play the footage.” The fury was Arctic cold in my veins.

3 years ago

“Oh my God, Lorena. Are you-” Vomiting sounds came through, followed by throwing up.

Confusion hit me. Was she sick? “Are you pregnant?”“I’m done, Ella.” Lorena’s voice shook. I was the worst bastard. There was my confirmation that Matteo was mine.

No wonder she hated my guts. She should. I wouldn’t blame her if she killed me; I would let her, too. “I’m done being everyone’s pawn. I’m leaving tonight.”

“But your Father-”

“Will have me killed, one way or the other. He already controls my inheritance. And that’s not enough for him. He’s going to sell us. We have to run.”

“Does Alessandro know about the pregnancy?”

A bitter laugh came through the air. “I was going to tell him at dinner.”

“You could call him.”

“I never want to see him again. As far as I’m concerned, they can all kill each other. I’m leaving and never looking back.”