chapter 68

In the dimly lit study of the Valencia estate, Antonio stood face to face with his uncle, Luigi Demarco. The air crackled with tension as the two men stared each other down, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.

"You've got a lot of nerve showing your face here, Uncle Luigi," Antonio growled, his voice laced with barely contained anger.

Luigi chuckled darkly, his lips curling into a sardonic smile. "And you've got a lot of gall, Antonio, coming back here after all these years. Did you think you could waltz back into the family business like nothing ever happened?"

Antonio's fists clenched at his sides, his blood boiling with rage. "You know damn well what happened, Uncle. You betrayed my father, your brother, and you betrayed me. You sold us out to the authorities and left us to rot in prison while you took over the family empire."

Luigi's smile widened, revealing a glint of malice in his eyes. "Ah, but you see, Antonio, it was nothing personal. It was just business. And in t