Chapter 136

Vincenzo had always known that his world was not meant for the weak. It wasn’t just about wealth or influence—it was about power. The kind of power that came from knowing when to strike and, more importantly, when to shield. And when it came to Fione, he needed her to be strong. No, more than that, he needed her to be invincible.

Sitting in his study, he thought back to the training sessions with his daughter. She was young, yes, but already sharp. Her instincts were good, better than he had hoped for. The way she’d reacted during the incident at the restaurant had filled him with pride. She had thrown that fork with precision and confidence, hitting the man where it hurt most.

But then came the familiar tug of doubt, the echo of his wife’s concerns. Annizah...

She didn’t like the training. She understood why it was necessary, but the idea of their little girl learning to hurt, to defend herself in such violent ways, still unsettled her. She wanted a different life for Fione—a softer l