Chapter 34

Alessio

Stepping into dad’s office felt different this time. It wasn’t the usual bad news I came to deliver. The deal was closed, and Diego agreed to do business with us.

Dad smiled, reaching for the champagne, and then he poured uncle another glass. “This,” he said, holding his drink up, “is a big achievement, Ales. Pulling Diego in is not something just anyone could have done."

I looked back at Donni and Levi, who stood at the door. “I have Donni to thank for that,” I admitted, giving him a nod of acknowledgment. He was the one who got me the meeting in the first place.

“I wasn’t even there. It was all you,” Donni wouldn’t take the praise.

Uncle Stefano rushed towards Donni and patted him on his back. He’d always had a special affection for him. “I see big things in your future,” he told him.

So now what?

All sudden he was psychic?

I chuckled to myself, thinking about the drastic change in their behavior. Dad and Uncle were practically shitting themselves. Now here they were, toasti