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"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." - 2 Corinthians 3:17
Italy, March 6th, 2026. 08:55 am
Giovanna Bianchi
RBC Construction
- Right, if you agree with the proposed terms. Regarding the properties you own, how are you going to do it? - Dylan asked.
- Look, Giovanna can keep everything she's bought, the island, the apartments, the villa, the farm and the other things, I just want my cars that are there. - Lorenzo says.
- Then there's nothing more to discuss, just give it to me to sign, I don't want to have to look at your faces for a long time. - Harrison said, Jenna handed him the papers, he signed them immediately and left the meeting room without saying goodbye.
- That lawyer is a pain in the ass. - Dylan said.
- You have no idea how much. - I laughed.
- Look, I'm not even going to attempt a reconciliation hearing with you, the little I've seen has already made me realize how much you want it, since you both agree, just sign it and the divorce will be out in three days.
- Is it possible to get the marriage annulled at the church? - I asked
- You can try, but I can't guarantee that you'll get an answer in the short term.
- Thank you, Dylan. - I said it, Lorenzo was the first to sign, at no point did he hesitate, not that I expected it, I'm glad he didn't complicate it, he handed me the papers, I took the pen smiling just as I was about to sign Lizza came in.
- It's the Prime Minister on the phone. - her voice was fearful
- I expected it, I just didn't think it would be so quick. - Lizza handed me the phone. - Prime Minister, what do I owe the honor of your call?
- I already know everything, Miss Giovanna, you may have discovered your father's plans, but I'll make sure you lose everything anyway.
- No, Guiseppe, you won't do anything, you know why? Because I have a dossier with all your shenanigans, and I also have some pictures of you cheating on your wife, you even cheated on your wife with Antonella, did my father hear about that?
- Don't try my patience Giovanna, I'm a dangerous man and I could end your life in the snap of a finger.
- Do that Guiseppe and all your secrets will end up in the media, not to mention the retaliation you'll receive from the Italian mafia, you know the bond I have with them, they're my second family, although I don't have that much contact with them, but it's family.
- So let's come to an agreement Miss Giovanna, I won't do anything against you and your family and you'll give me the evidence you have against me.
- No, I know your type, Prime Minister, you won't honor your promise, so you'll leave me alone, that's all, if you harm anyone around me I guarantee you that your life will be turned upside down.
- Have a nice day, Miss Giovanna. - she said and hung up the phone.
- Well, it looks like he won't be bothering you anymore, but I still need to make a call. - I said and smiled.
With my cell phone in hand, I change the SIM card and dial my uncle's number, but it's my cousin who answers.
- My beauty, what do I owe the honor of your call? - his voice is very hoarse. - Do you miss family lunch and all the fun we have here? - His laugh is infectious.
- No, but I do miss you. It's been just over three years since I met you, but it feels like we've had a connection since the beginning of my life.
- I love that romantic and family side of you, but tell me, if you've called, it's because you need your family, otherwise you would have come to us.
- Yes, I need you Vittorio.
- Is it about your husband again? Does he need a lesson?
- No, actually I'm separating right now, but as I explained to you and my uncle, my father did all those things with the help of the prime minister and as soon as he found out about the divorce, he called to threaten me. Vittorio, I can't lose the construction company, thousands of families depend on it for their livelihood.
- Don't worry, we'll take care of it for you. I'm glad to hear you're getting divorced, but I've just heard a rumor that your husband's mistress is up to something.
- How do you get things so quickly?
- Contacts everywhere, my pretty. I'll take care of her too.
- Vittorio, no. There's a baby on the way.
- It'll just be a scare, I promise. She won't get hurt.
- You can't take no for an answer.
- Exactly, beautiful, Helena asked me to tell you to bring the girls to play with Carolina, my daughter is looking forward to seeing her cousins, and my wife wants to see you too.
- All right, I'll visit you soon. Thank you, Vittorio.
- We're a family, my beautiful one. Take care, I love you.
- Take care too, I love you. - I answer and hang up the call and exchange chips again, there's a silence in the room, they stare at me without understanding.
- What's this Italian mafia business? - Dylan asked.