Chapter 024

ROSY

My blood boiled in joy when the name of my company echoed in the large hall. Thunderous applause rented the air as I was called up on the stage. I let go of Evan’s frozen hand and began to ascend the podium, my head swirled in pride with each step I took towards the microphone stand.

I got on the podium and stared at the sea of unfamiliar faces of dignitaries and business legends. My dad used to be one of these legends, he was my idol, the one I looked up to. Even though we never had a heart-to-heart relationship, I have always wanted to be like him, a powerful tycoon, a well-known billionaire, one of the richest in Sicily.

Here I am, standing before a crowd of strangers with an award that people die for. How did I get here? How did I make this dream a reality?

I never expected this shocking surprise. I don’t even have any speech prepared for this moment. What do I say, how do I begin?

I took a deep breath and stared intently at the stream of eyes that gazed at me w