Chapter 87. Valentino’s Baby

VALERIO

"What did you just say?" My grandfather growled at me.

I felt Rose's gaze on me, though I wasn't looking at her. I could sense her shock.

"Yeah," I said firmly, meeting his eyes. "She's carrying your great-grandchild."

His face turned from red to outraged. "How is that possible?" he roared angrily, but I stood my ground.

"Valerio," murmured Rose beside me, sounding like a child asked to stay quiet during an important conversation.

"There's no need to hide it, Rose," I said, giving her a knowing look, which left her confused.

"But I'm not--"

"How is she pregnant by Valentino?" I turned to my raging grandfather. I was committed to playing this role perfectly until the end. It was Plan B and our last resort, so it had to work.

"Oh... how did she get pregnant by Valentino?" I crossed my arms, pretending to contemplate deeply. "Here's how the process goes... they both..." I glanced briefly at Rose and the unconscious Valentino, then back to my grandfather. "Get intimate, you know,