The fall of our secrets

Chapter31

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One year later:

Ethan:

"Come in," I said as I rearranged the latest photos I received from Enrique.
Enzo opened the door and took a seat on the chair facing my desk. I frowned at his bruised face and swollen lip. "What happened?" I asked with a frown.

"The usual," Enzo answered with a shrug.

"Why you allow him to beat you up is beyond me. You can always come to us for protection. We consider you family." I repeated the words I have been saying for years now.

"Do you think the king would have left me alive if it weren't for your family's power?" Enzo asked with a stupid grin on his face.

"What does he want?"

"He arranged for a marriage between me and an Irish Princess. Ah, as he had put it, I should earn my keep."

"What?" I exclaimed. "Had he gone crazy?"

"Apparently. I refused, and he didn't bother to punish me. Three of his goons did it for him while he took the pleasure of watching." Enzo spoke as if he was an outsider to the situation.

"Enzo, this abuse must stop. You are stronger than them, and you know it. You should stand up for yourself, man."

"You are still stalking her, aren't you?" Enzo said in an attempt to distract me.

"You are changing the subject. And I am not stalking her. I am just trying to discover what she is hiding."

"And did you come to any conclusions?"
"Yes, I am nearly done with solving the puzzle. One more step, and I would face Nina with facts she could never deny." I said while playing with my pen.

"I see Enrique is doing a good job," Enzo remarked.

"Don't start," I warned him as I was aware of the rivalry between the two. "Speaking about work, what do you have for me?"

"Congratulations, boss. The results of the samples of our new products came in this morning. It is ready for the market. The team is waiting for you to proceed."

It was the first time in a long time I smiled in happiness. "What are we waiting for? Let's go."

A knock interrupted our conversation. I sighed in annoyance and permitted whoever was there to enter.

"Sorry for disturbing you, sir. But you have an important phone call." Melissa, who was my assistant said nervously.

I ran my hand over my face and gave her a gentle smile. "It is okay. Who is the caller?"

"Your grandfather."

"Transfer the call to my phone. I will take it shortly." Melissa nodded her head and left the office.

"I see both of us have family issues," Enzo said with a laugh.

"I don't know why is he calling, but I am sure it is not for something pleasant."

Enzo stood up from his chair and gave me thumbs-up. "It would be okay. Finish the call and come directly to the lab. We will be waiting for you."

I nodded my head in agreement and answered my ringing phone. "Hello, sir."

"Activate your camera. I want to see your face while we are talking." Grandfather ordered.

I turned on my laptop and transferred the call. Blue-piercing eyes were the first thing I made contact with.

"Hello, Ethan. How are you?" Even when he was asking about your well-being, Stefano Salviatti managed to sound intimidating.