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''What do you mean, something between us?' I couldn't help but laugh at his question. "We're married," I remind him.

''Au contraire Emily, how pray tell did you two meet? and from what I've gathered, my brother also worked for your father, Jamie Rivera," he states.

"Yes, that is correct". I fold my hands, tilting my head slightly. What exactly was he implying?

"Haven't you ever wondered exactly what kind of work my brother did for your father?" He asks with a sly smile.

I look at him with confusion. What was he trying to say?

"I-I…"I stutter, not sure how to respond.

He laughs, and the sound resonates through the room "No? it's never crossed your mind? You've never wondered what exactly the relationship between your father and Giovanni was?"

Well, I admit I have thought about it but I confined the thought to the back of my mind because I didn't think it mattered anyways but now that I'm being asked. What exactly was between my father and Giovanni? Why did my father trust Giovanni so m