No need for a threat

The dining room of the Rossi mansion was quiet, and yet the atmosphere carried tension as the rest of the family watched Maria serve Rene and herself the food that she prepared, ignoring the one the maids prepared for the entire family.

"Are you going to buy new silverware and dishes for him too?" Bianca mocked with a scoff.

But Maria said nothing and calmly pulled out her chair, sat down, and started to eat. Her silence annoyed Bianca to the core and she clutched her fork.

"Okay. That's enough. There's no need to ruin this morning more than it already is." Mr. Rossi said, eyeing Rene.

Then he cleared his throat and reached for his glass, tapping it with his fork, drawing everyone's attention to him.

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