Chapter 369

Vincenzo

The three of us sat silently around the table: me, Joe Coreo, and his tempered daughter, who had thrown a

cake at me.

I had invited them over to talk, but it was really bothering Morales. Showing family they were not the boss over me was a priority, especially after that stunt Aria had pulled yesterday.

The second she mentioned my father, something inside me snapped, yet I remained calm. Making a fuss would make me look like the crazy one, and the Garcias desperately tried to remove that image.

Unlike Aria, I was willing to fight my battles and did not need guidance from someone like Angelo Marino.

All that crap about how I should be grateful to receive her hand in marriage was bull that had undoubtedly come from his mouth. It sounded like something a Marino would say, and all of them were the same. There was no exception.

I should’ve punched him yesterday, something to show him not to cross me-but I didnt to lose control and become like my father.

Angelo and I were playing two different leagues. He was just ‘one of many grand

who held no power-while I was about to become the head of two families.

Fighting the weak would make me look pathetic.

Instead, I would use my voice to fight for the weak and ensure these innocent families-such Correos-would not get bullied under my watch.

As for Aria?

I had visited her home, feeling nothing but hatred, and left, feeling sorry for her. She was a string puppet who did not know any better. It was as clear as crystal that whenever someone fed her their wrong opinion, she would do a right-click, save’ and wait for the right moment to use it.

Luckily, it was not too late to fix her, and I would be the one to do that for her.

“I want to apologize for my daughter’s actions.” Joe spoke for the first time, clearing his throat.

He nudged the angry-looking woman next to him, encouraging her to apologize. An apology wouldn’t fix anything; a cake in my face was the least of my concerns.

At the moment, it was Aria and our marriage. Repairing her malfunctioning brain would take some time.

“I’m sorry,” Livia’s eyes bored into mine.

I had not forgotten her name. How could I?

way she carried herself had managed to bring a smile to my

tough person and I could

hid a warm person, tired and stressed-but still looking out for

watch herself. Not everyone would be as unbothered as me, and getting into it with the wrong

that you’re so full

out his daughter’s name.

to get into it. “I must admit, I am an

envelope filled with the cash Joe Coreo owed the Morales and gently placed it on the table. “But I didn’t invite you over to make you apologize,” I explained. “I should be the one apologizing, and I want to do so by paying off your

a flash, Joe Coreo snatched the envelope from the table and opened it to look at the cash. “I-I can’t believe this!” The man gasped, counting the money.

shaking her head. “Dad, don’t take it. You know what

These people?

the cash back

it just as badly as I wanted him to have it

He needed it.

“It’s yours.”

said we don’t

“Take it!”

how long would she stick to

“It’s an order.”

“Who does

I took back the words, which sounded

before I could even blink, the envelope was back into his grip. “How can I ever

was able to accept the money must’ve meant this man

my father or my fiancée.” I lowered my head, too ashamed to look them in the eyes. “But I do have

After collecting information

of getting anyone accepted to

universities.

middle school, but after seeing his horrendous grades, I knew he was in need

smiled proudly, praising

about homeschooling my brother, and I have yet to find him

a tutor

here.” Livia sighed, brushing her hair with her fingers. “It’s not going

to take. It wasn’t my meaning to scare people away. “Don’t worry about it.” I accepted her words. “It’s

Joe tried persuading his daughter. “From what I’ve seen, Vincenzo is indeed not like his father or Oscar. He seems like

that was my only wish.

man, and I sure

Business Card. “But if you do happen to change your mind- please give me a call,” I said. “And whatever you’re

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