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I wanted to know more, but I knew how to take a hint.
It was clear that Luigi didn’t want to tell me, and a pang of hurt flashed through my guts as I remembered that I wasn’t a member of this family.
With how welcoming and friendly they had been, I had forgotten that I had only come here for a purpose, and that was to nurse Dante’s father back to safety.
As for I and Dante’s relationship, while it was going smoothly so far, it didn’t mean that the past hurt between us was swept underneath the rug like that.
The smell of coffee wafting up my nose brought me out of my depressing thoughts, and I lifted my head to see Luigi giving me a comforting smile.
I swear it seemed I had to add mind reading to his list of skills because there was no doubt that he knew I was feeling down.
Regardless, I felt consoled by his unworded gesture.
I took a deep breath.
If they didn’t see me as part of their family yet, then I guessed I would just have to worm my way into their hearts until they did.
I intended on making my relationship with Dante last, and if we were going to make it last, I was inevitably going to become a part of this family.
There was also something that Luigi was hiding with how he delayed answering me.
I wasn’t blind, but there was no way I was going to give up.
Maybe it wasn’t any of my business now, but if I was going to become a part of this family in one way or the other, then it would soon be.
Chapter 10
Dante
AsIenteredthedimly lit room, a secret underground room in the Cortini family estate, a sense of anticipation hung in the air.
This hidden place was where I held important meetings.
Holding such meetings outside or in a public place was a risky endeavor that I wasn’t willing to take.
The walls of the room were adorned with portraits of the previous Dons of the Cortini family.
It was a testament to how powerful my family was and proof of our history.
My stepmother, Kramaric, and Vito, three of the very few people I trusted the most in this world, were already gathered around the large mahogany table, and their expressions were a mix of curiosity.
Only Vito, who had an idea of what I wanted to say, had a hint of excitement on his face. We were about to discuss a game-changing technology that could revolutionize our Mafia family's financial endeavors and boost the reputation of my legal business.
Sitting down, I cleared my throat and glanced at each of them.
The gravity of the matter at hand weighed heavily on my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of energy as I prepared to explain my motive for bringing them here.
"Thank you all for being here," I began. My voice was steady and held
"What I'm about to share with you today is of utmost importance and could reshape the future of our family's financial operations."
My stepmother, always sharp and observant, leaned forward, her eyes fixed on me.
"Dante, you called three of us here today because you said you had something important to inform us. What do you have to tell us?”
A hint of a smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I met her gaze.
"We've gained access to a cutting-edge financial algorithm capable of analyzing market trends and predicting with unprecedented accuracy the rise and fall of stocks, currencies, and commodities."
