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I sat forward and dropped my cell phone on the table between us. "That's why I am wary of the idea of putting on some big show for them. Once they learn I have money, they won't stop."
"Nicolas's father runs some sort of import company, doesn't he?"
I nodded.
"So, why not ruin him?"
I squinted at the man, a small bubble of hope igniting in my gut. Wouldn't it be wonderful to ruin them and pull the rug out from under their feet? To take their power away from them?
"Power isn't always about money, Luca, but sometimes it is."
"Huh?"
"They used their money and power to abuse Nicolas, to separate the two of you, and force him into a marriage he didn't want. If you take that money and power away from them, what do they have?"
They'd have nothing.
"If you just go in and confront them, they still have their money behind them and can make your life hell. If you take their money, they lose their power. So, take both, Luca. Burn their little empire to the ground."
I liked this idea.
"Mr. Rossi is the president of his company," I explained. "It's not like he'll just hand that over. What do you suggest I do?"
"We need to look into that company and find out how he makes his money. If we can get some of his contracts canceled, his revenue will dry up, and you might have the opportunity of buying him out for a cheap price."
"That might work."
I just wasn't positive of it.
"You need to find someone to do a deep dive into his life, both their lives," Nonno said. "Bastards like them live in the sewer. They have to have dirt on them."
"I've been investigating them for years," I pointed out. "I don't know if there is anything else to find."
"Pfff." My grandfather waved a dismissive hand at me. "There's always dirt. It's just a matter of finding it. I suggest asking Borelli for help. He lives over there. He probably has more contacts that you do."
I knew having my grandfather here to advise me was a good idea.
Chapter Thirteen
~ Nico ~
I stretched my arms over my head as I woke up and then looked around the bedroom. I frowned and my joy of waking up dimmed when I found myself alone.
I had been hoping Luca would be here.
And then my eyes fell on a long stemmed red rose and the present with my name on it underneath it. I smiled as I scooted up into a sitting position and grabbed the box and rose.
I brought the rose to my nose and inhaled its sweet scent, my smile growing larger. I needed a vase for that.
I set the rose aside and opened the box. There was a small white envelope right on top. I grabbed it and opened it up, pulling the note inside out to read.
Cuore mio,
If you're reading this, I am probably down in my office. Take a soak in the tub, put on this outfit I got you, get something to eat, and then come find me. I have a wonderful day planned for us. If you have any questions, the cell phone I got you has my number programmed into it. Just dial one.
Love, Luca
Excitement filled me as I dug the cell phone out of the box and powered it on. It was the latest model and even had a cool gold colored case. I had never been allowed a cell phone of my own.
