CHAPTER-84: Why did you save me?

“You are disturbed, son?” Antonio said as he came to stand beside Evan when found his office light on. He was talking to someone on the phone but ended the call and immediately came to check on the reason why his godson was awake this late at night.

Evan pocketed his hands and turned to his Godfather. “You have not changed a bit Antonio. You still could read my thoughts like an open book,” he said with a small smile.

Antonio smiled too, “Yes, and I can also see the hidden sadness in your eyes, Evan. We don't share blood but I have raised you like my own son. I gave up my empire to save you, so yes my precious child. I can still read you like an open book.”

Evan let out a heavy breath and pinched the bridge of his nose. Tonight his thoughts and emotions took him back in time. In the darkest time of his life where survival was the most important thing for him. Antonio was not lying when he said that he gave up his empire for his protection. He did.

“Why?” Evan asked as he looked int