Chapter 44

“That's survival. She's my sister, and I love her, but she'll never be above me. I'm healthy, and she's an invalid who will spend her life clinging to a wheelchair. She needs to learn to live her life on her own.”

“You're a cruel girl. Treat the lady differently and accommodate the one who can't walk. The weakest link will always be sacrificed, and apparently, that's Domenica.”

“Whatever you say, sir.”

“Any news about Anastasia?”

“No, sir, still nothing. It seems she doesn't care much about her daughters.”

“That's what she's trying to make us think. She wants us to believe she doesn't care about those brats. She's taking her time, devising a plan. We must stay alert.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Are you still dreaming about Lale? Alex, you have to let her go. It's been many years.”

“It's none of your business. You're an intrusive Alcano. What are you doing here?”

“I came to see what's delaying the imminent war. I'm disappointed. I expected a cruel bloodshed, and all I see is glitter everywhe