Chapter 198

Vincenzo's POV

My phone rang just as I was stepping out of a meeting. I almost ignored it. But the name flashing on the screen made me pause.

It was my mother calling.

A faint crease formed between my brows as I answered.

"Mama."

"Vincenzo Marchese," she said, her tone making me wince. It was sharp, controlled, and already annoyed.

I exhaled quietly. "What happened?"

"What happened?" she repeate