Chapter 42

Valerio Marchesi confidently walked down the hallway of the mansion. As he opened the door to the office, he came face to face with his uncle, sitting at his desk, on the phone. Their gazes met, and a brief moment of tension filled the air. Renato placed the phone back in its place as his nephew approached.

"Ah, Uncle Renato, always taking my place. You never miss an opportunity, do you? I hope yo