Faustino got off the phone and handed it to his secretary. He needed more time and investigation to process this new information he had gotten.
If Ricco had started working on his own then it will be dangerous to keep him beside him but he couldn't just let him go without finding out.
He massaged his temples and signaled to one of his bodyguards.
"Yes, sir."
Faustino whispered something in his ears and he nodded before leaving.
A few minutes later, Ricco came into his study smiling widely.
"Good morning, Don."
He nodded. "How are you, Ricco?"
"Very fine, Don."
"I can see that. What have you been doing since I was away, Ricco?" Faustino asked.
"Nothing much, Don. I have been busy running around and attending meetings," Ricco replied.
"That's nice. When do you want to get married?" Faustino asked.
Ricco chuckled. "I am not sure that question is necessary for our conversation, Don."
Faustino shrugged. "I'm as
Muttering under her breath, Natalie headed back to her room for her much-needed rest. She needed to look good today before she appeared before the camera.She was halfway through the stairs when she heard Dante's voice."Babe, could you please give us a few days to tidy things up?"Whirling around she narrowed her eyes at him. "My wedding is in seven days. Have you gone for a suit fitting?""Err...I think I have enough suit in my closet to attend my wedding," Dante replied scratching his head."Who's your best man?" She asked.He scratched his head again looking between Xavier and Dario while Trish stood beside him stifling her giggles."Ok, I can probably go without any right?" He asked.Her stare turned to ice as she plastered a grim smile on her face. "Sure, you'll waltz in there alone.""I'll find...""Do you know we have an interview with the press today?" She asked.His eyes widened in shock. "We? What pre
Natalie woke up with a bright smile on her face as she stared at Dante sleeping soundly. She placed a small kiss on his lips remembering how he had attended to the board members.She felt happy with her decision to let everyone live their lives and prepare for the wedding and Christmas not to make plans on how to stop a violent attack that might never happen.They were young adults and they deserved to enjoy their age not to worry till they get stress line on their forehead and wrinkled faces.She tip-toed out of the room and headed downstairs to the kitchen where Lee was already there preparing morning breakfast."Good morning, Nat," he beamed at her."Good morning, Lee. You look happy this morning," she teased.He chuckled. "I was cranky because of that plane.""Whatever, Lee. I need to make a special breakfast for Dante, he's still asleep," she rambled gath
"Honestly, when I first met her I thought she was horrible. I tried to make her miserable so that she would leave but I'm glad she didn't 'cause now, I have a mom.""Awws" and "so sweet" with collective wistful sigh filled the air after Chloe finished her interview. Even Natalie had tears in her eyes when she ran towards her and hugged her."I love you, mom," she said."I love you more, Chloe."Flashes of camera and lighting filled the sitting room again before Noah was summoned for his interview."Welcome back to the show. I'm still Ed, your presenter, and here with me is Noah Tyson, Natalie's younger brother," Ed said smiling at the camera then he turned towards Noah."What do you think about Dante?"Noah shrugged. "He's cool and I like him and I rarely like people. I know he's gonna take care of my sister but if he doesn't I'm gonna make sure he regrets it."The crew chuckled and Ed spared the camera a wide smile."I love this
Thirty minutes!Thirty fucking minutes since he's been pacing in front of the ward where Natalie was kept and still they wouldn't let him see her or tell him how she was doing."Dad, is mommy gonna be alright?"A muscle twitched beneath his eyes as he stared at his daughter and gave her a grim smile."Your mom will be fine, don't worry."He hoped to heaven that Natalie and his baby should be fine else he wasn't sure what he would do to Ed. It was his fault this has happened. If he hadn't craved juicy gossip from his family then he wouldn't have invited Sophie.The door opened and the doctor stepped out. Dante walked up to him immediately."Doctor Jones, how are they?""Come with me to my office, Mr. Rodrigo."Dante's body tensed as he followed the doctor to his office piled with stacks of files his favorite wigs."Take a seat, Dante.""Is Natalie alright?" Dante asked. He was worried and didn't feel like seating
Natalie was more than happy to be home. She had never liked hospitals and now that she was home, she was convinced that her baby was safe.She had been worried sick ever since she saw the blood. Her raging hormones and her mood swings coupled with her huge appetite had convinced her that something was wrong but she hadn't known what.She had just convinced herself to wait till after the wedding before going to see a doctor but she had gone to a hospital all because of stupid Ed and Sophie."Are you alright, my love?"She was instantly reminded of Dante who was holding her and placing his hand on her waist, her grandfather didn't want to intrude so he had gone to a hotel."I'm fine, Dante," she replied beaming at him."Then let's get you inside. The kids are waiting and it's getting cold out here," he replied.She nodded and stepped inside, they were all gathered in the sitting room. Chloe saw her first and raced towards her before she
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Natalie stood up from the couch the moment Dante entered the sitting room. His eyes were bloodshot and he was panting heavily, his hands were bloody and his shirt was ripped open.He didn't look like the man who had left the house earlier, he looked like a different person."Dante?" She called giving him a questioning look before coming towards him.He stepped out of her way immediately walking towards the stairs."Dante?" She called again reaching out for him."Don't. Touch. Me!"Her mouth hanging open in shock, her eyes wide with fright as her hand hanged in the air. He had never spoken to her in that tone before and he didn't glance at her either.His eyes were focused on the staircase."Xavier!"She shuddered at the sound of his voice."Don't yell like that you're gonna wake the kids up," Natalie said quietly."Don't you dare tell me what I can do and what I can't do," Dante snapped at her.Xavie
Dante drove out of the house, his heart bleeding from anger as he tried to suppress the pain he was feeling deep in his heart.He didn't want to think about the reality that had hit him so hard in the face he felt paralyzed with fear.They should have told him at least rather than lying to his face. Everyone knew about it even Sophie and possibly Jared but nobody thought it wise to tell him.He couldn't believe that Natalie could hide such a fact away from him. He drove till he got to the beach and then he stopped. His heart ached but he wouldn't give in to the pain."Dante?"He whirled around at the sound of Sophie's voice behind him. He groaned when he saw Sophie standing in front of him looking concerned."What do you want?" He snapped.He had agreed to get her out of jail doesn't mean she could stalk him."I just had to know how you're doing," she replied, "Everyone lied to you even when you deserved to know the truth so I kn