Chapter 5

Vendetta POV

When I stepped into the living room, I noticed Vittoria was seated beside Vincenzo and the smirk on her face proved my suspicion, she was doing this to taunt me.

"Welcome everyone. I know I had suddenly called for the meeting so quickly. However I want everyone to be assured this would not take time. I figured I needed to make this announcement before I travel." The lawyer began.

"Calos LaRosa before his death met with me a year ago and drafted his will. I have been saddled with the responsibility of reading out how he intends to share his property." I looked around and noticed how Vincenzo and Ivan, although seated in opposite directions, were concentrating on what the lawyer had to say.

"To my beloved sons, I know I haven't been much of a great father, but I want both of you to know that I love you equally and would always be proud of what you have achieved. However because of his experience in the business I am willing all my property to Ivan."

I heard fainted gasped and turned around to face Vincenzo, who was slowly losing his temper at that moment.

"You must be crazy saying that is what my father drafted as will." He expressed getting up to his feet and approaching the lawyer. He snatched the document away from the lawyer and scanned through and I watched the shock on his face.

"This can't be possible! How would he will his entire property to Ivan? I am supposed to be the heir to LaRosa's empire!" Vincenzo yelled at the top of his voice.

"Tone it down brother! Father has made his decision and nothing can change it." Ivan indicated.

Vincenzo rushed over to Ivan, who anticipated the attack and the duo engaged in a heated fight, which was separated by the security guard.

"You don't deserve to be the heir of the family. You haven't done anything worth being heir." Vincenzo yells, trying to wriggle free from the hands of the security guards.

There was blood on both brother's faces as the tension increased between them. I didn't dare intervene as I wasn't part of the family.

"You haven't heard the last of me Ivan." Vincenzo said and made his way out of the house, Vittoria right behind him. I was disgusted by the bitch behavior. She wouldn't even let him have his moment.

Meanwhile, Ivan calms himself down, approaching the lawyer, who has been absolutely silent the whole time. It was clear he was used to the chaos of the family.

I watched Ivan sign some papers and he approached me afterwards, as the security guards escorted the lawyer out of the living room.

"Sorry you have to witness that." His face was bloodied from the punch which Vincenzo had given to him.

"You are bleeding." I said, pulling out a handkerchief and handing it over to him. He wiped off the blood on his face. "You need to calm down. Vincenzo is definitely not pleased with the will."

"He has every right to be pissed. I mean I was surprised when the will said I will inherit the family business. I never believed father loved me the way he loves Giovanni."

I got up and was making my way to the pool, when Ivan held me back. "There is something I want us to finalize before you leave."

I knew what he was about to say, but I was not ready to give an answer yet. I didn't want to betray my parents nor put them in trouble with Vincenzo on a rampage.

"I know what you are about to say Ivan and I will keep reminding you that I am married to Vincenzo." I replied.

"Clearly he doesn't see you that way, he disrespects you by sleeping with that bitch. He also has anger problems and there is no telling if he wouldn't put his hands on you some day."

Everything Ivan listed were facts that I couldn't deny. I was scared of even thinking about being abused by an angered Ivan.

"Say the word and we are off to Madrid. I want to expand the family business in Madrid and dominate Spain, just like we have done here in Milan." Ivan had pleading eyes that were irresistible. He has been a good companion for the few days I have been here, even more than Vincenzo would ever be.

"I am going to think about it." I assured him and broke free from his grip and made my way to the poolside. As I take my seat beside the pool, I am once again preoccupied with thoughts of everything that has happened over the course of the few days I have spent here.

Suddenly I felt my phone buzz and checked to find my parents on the line and picked almost immediately.

"Vendetta dear." My mother spoke. "How are you doing?" She asked with so much enthusiasm.

"A Lot of things have happened mother and I can't even begin to recount them for you." I said at the brink of tears, recalling that they were the cause of this whole chaos in my life in the first place.

"We are sorry for putting you through the things you are facing, Vendetta. We called to let you know we are no longer in Milan but America." I sat upright that moment

"Wait a minute.... Not in Milan anymore!" I asked with a glimpse of hope.

"Yes, Vincenzo paid us and we thought it was safe to leave Milan. I just wanted to inform you that whenever you feel less busy or want to make a trip, come to America."

I was elated by the news and immediately the decision was made right there in my thoughts. I was willing to risk everything knowing Vincenzo wasn't going to reach them.

I hung up right before they could continue and happily made my way to Ivan's room. He was on his phone, but I could care less. I jumped on him and crashed my lips on him, stunning him in the process.

"Yes, I will go with you to Madrid! I am going to be yours and you be mine.”