bark echoed through the room. "I explicitly asked you to say yes to them!

ctions. We spent an entire year smuggling those diamonds, and if we betray Stallions, he'll make sure

d in front of Anton, showing no signs of remorse for

s best choice is to contact me an

her, Connor!" Ant

s meant more to you than she did? What if the reverse psychology fails,

e situation, I will not go against the Genovese. I can't jeopardize the Genovese family. Going against

as I say!" Anton voiced in

Connor retorted with such vehemenc

ne of defense to reach you. I cannot endanger the lives of soldiers. I am

disbelief, trying to understand Connor's decision. In just a few minutes, his attitude toward

cigarette, taking in the sight of the trees swaying in the cool breeze. He blew the

eturn. And it should be nothing short of imp

na, Sebastian's mother, said sharply, snapping at Anton. He tur

ed, stepping forward, her anger fueling a heated argument inside her. "And

g for him. Unfortunately, our enemies took hold of her." Her eyes

meant for greater things. Connor's daughter is Connor's problem. And why should we care if he shows n

her way. "Serena, you're so

work for us. He didn't do us any favors. But enlisting our son's life in danger t

nstead of putting us at risk, he protected us over his daughter. Anyway, I have taken matters into my own hands, an

the clock as a long silence settled between

lass hitting the bar counter ech

he fact that your feeble heart would pose a threat to us in the future! You

gstanding friendship, and he is obli

, letting out a deep sigh of exhausti

hat you don't even try to see things from my

oor, Connor strode through the entrance, and the gua

ed the servant and made his way toward

he door of Don Vitalino Genovese's room, the retired godfather and Anto

ets, and Don Vitalino recognized his signature tune and opened his eyes. His lips t

lifted Don's hand, gently stroked the back, and then let it fall from ab

f wires tethering him to the machine. "Last time we met, I left ple

him, studying his face intently. "Bl

r hearing his words. Connor's face twisted as he

my bare hands, and you'd never know why it all started!" He clenched his teeth as Don's

irl back, or I will give you all a