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“It’s not half as beautiful as you are.” He squeezes my shoulders and returns to his seat.
“Are you happy, Gio?”
I ask the question because lately, there’s something in his eyes. One minute you’d think he’s enjoying life. Living it up. He has a great position at Di Lorenzo Industries, he runs a club, his younger brothers look up to him, but I know him. Something is off.
“For now, I am.”
“Don’t do that with me. Finish the thought, G. Talk to me.”
He releases a heavy breath. “I didn’t think this would take this long. Granted, I’m not ready. I don’t have it all in place yet, but I thought I’d be closer to the end of it by now.”
“I can train more girls. Maybe I can help pick them too. I know what you’re looking for now.”
“Baby, this isn’t on you. You’re doing your part. I know my mother is still hiding things from me. Once I figure out what…Listen, I don’t want to think about all of that.
“How’s school? Have I told you how proud of you I am?”
“School is fine. I’m proud of you too. This is a lot. Don’t lose yourself, Gio. I’m always here for you. Talk to me when you need.”
He purses his lips and nods. “Let’s take dessert back with us. I can eat chocolate cake and beat the pants off you.”
“Oh, are we switching to poker?”
He roars with laughter and a genuine sexy smile comes to his lips. I love this man so much. I wish I could take all this away for him. I never should have let him promise me Riccardo. I could have done that on my own and he and his family wouldn’t have been involved or connected.
We stand and he helps me into my jacket. I look up at him and he kisses my lips. Placing his hand on the small of my back, he guides me forward, but leans into my ear.
“Ny. I’ll do what I said. It’s not on you.”
“You don’t know me,” I tease.
“Yeah, baby. I do. Stay away from Riccardo until I give you the word. Trust me, you’re not doing me any favors. I’ve got it covered.”
CHAPTER36
Smart Grandson
Riccardo
“Oh,Dad, Grandpa, you’re here. I want you both to meet Bethany,” Franky says as he walks into the living room.
I tighten my jaw. I thought this was my smart grandson. I’ll give it to him. This one is pretty but she’s still amulignon. Although she looks to be mixed race. I look her over dismissively.
Franky’s smile falls and he shuffles his feet as he looks down at them. He should be ashamed. If he’s smart, he’ll get his dick wet, get her out of his system and move the fuck on.
“Guess who she goes to school with?” Franky says as he lifts his head and looks like something has just occurred to him.
I’m intrigued. My interest is piqued. After all, as I said this is my smart grandson.
“Dante and Dario Di Lorenzo.”
“Ah, now you’re saying something worth listening to. This is how you get a promotion. I knew you had it in you.”
Frances scoffs. “Don’t listen to him and his fake promises. You’ll never be made. It’s not possible. Ignore him and his bullshit, Franky, I’m warning you. He’ll get you killed with his nonsense.”
I wave my son off. “Once I’m Don, they won’t be able to stop us. You keep thinking on your feet. You will move up in our family.”
“The bullshit,” Frances fumes.
