Chapter 5

Luca intentionally arrived late to the family dinner which didn't surprise his father. Luca has always found a way to go against him in one way or another. Ever since he found out that his father cheated on his mother when he was just seven,he vowed to have nothing to do with him and tried not to become like his father. His mother greeted him at the door with a welcoming smile on her lips.

"Good evening Mom" He greeted placing a soft kiss on her forehead. His father on the other hand didn't even spare him a glance. The tension in the air was so thick that you could cut it with a knife.

"Luca baby, I made your favorite," Luca's mom said, trying to ease the awkwardness in the room. She stood up to dish out his food but he stopped her. "Don't worry Mom, I'll do it myself"

He could sense his father's gaze on him from time to time but he chose to ignore him. His Mom asked him his work and how it has been but he replied curtly trying to keep his response short. He disliked his Mom's easy forgiving attitude which let her father take her for granted and embarrassing her by bringing in the child he fathered outside into their home.

"I'm surprised that you came, son" his father finally spoke up, his voice low as he stared at Luca.

"Don't think I came here for you, I came for Mom and don't call me that" He replied gruffly as his jaw clenched.

His father ignored his outburst and continued talking in a pointed tone. "Why didn't you tell me about the captive? I could have helped you" he said, staring at Luca with narrowed eyes.

Luca clenched his fist by his side to control himself to avoid walking over to him and slapping the ugly look of his face. He wasn't surprised that he knew about it. He always finds a way to spy on him.

"I don't remember telling you I want your help. What I do is none of your fucking business" he retorted in a cold voice staring at his father straight in the eyes in challenge.

"Language," His mom said, placing her hand on his shoulder.

His father scrunched his face at his response, "I'm your father and it's my responsibility to make sure that you're doing okay. If your life is at risk then I'll have to step in" He replied back, still in a calm voice.

Luca's knuckle turned white from how hard he was clenching his fist. "Fuck you and your fucking caring act" He said through gritted teeth. "Don't interfere in my business and I don't need your advice,"

He noticed his father's expression darkened, bringing him a Sense of joy. "Luca, you always act out of impulse. Don't ruin everything for some stupid beef you have. I suffered hard to build this empire and I'm not going to watch you ruin it"

A smug smirk played on Luca's lip as he spoke. "Is that what it is? For a second I thought that you were worried because my life is at stake" He said in a low voice,his taunt getting to his father who stiffened in his seat.

"Luca, I want you to think about what you're doing" His father warned not failing to hide the hate in his voice. "Don't be too busy making enemies that wants your downfall"

Luca and his father's staring competition reached its peak and then Sebastian, Luca's step brother walked into the house making sure to let the occupant know that he had arrived. Luca's face darkened as Sebastian came into his line of sight. He never liked Sebastian from the day he came into the house till now.

Noticing Luca's expression,a smug smirk made its way on Sebastian's face. Sebastian has always found joy in annoying Luca. He looked around and noticed the tension between Luca and his father and decided to make it worse. He already had an idea of what the problem was as he was the one bringing reports to his father.

"Oh my dear brother, you look very tense," He said with mock concern in his voice.

Luca ignored him as he busied himself with finishing the food on his plate. He didn't want to give Sebastian the reaction he's expecting.

Sebastian clenched his jaw when he received no response from Luca. He continued to prod trying to get a reaction from him. "Just listen to your father who wants the best for you. If you're not ready to handle the pressure why don't you step down so that someone capable can take on the task "

Mr Giorgi was already used to the front and back bickers of his son but tonight he could tell that Luca wasn't in the mood for it. "Sebastian that's enough" he interjected in a firm voice. " Go take a seat and quit antagonizing your brother"

Sebastian looked like he wanted to refute but decided against it. He rolled his eyes as he dropped on his seat with an exaggerated sigh.

Everyone sat quietly as they waited for Mr Giorgi to speak. Noticing that he was in control of the situation, he finally spoke up. "I know that you both didn't plan to be here tonight" he said as he looked everyone in the eyes. "I'm pleased that you all honored my invitation.

Luca and Sebastian exchanged a quick glance at each other,both equally curious on why they were invited. They both knew that their father wasn't one to hold a family dinner to bond with his family.

When he saw that nobody was going to say anything,he turned to Luca as he spoke. "Luca,you took on the position of the capo almost a year ago and traditionally you are expected to choose a wife before become the capo"

Luca's fork paused midway to his lips at his father's word. He had always made sure to avoid this topic as he was not ready to have it. He knew that sooner or later his father would talk about it.

"...and since you don't seem like you're ready to do anything about that, I took the liberty of fixing a marriage for you"