TRAPPED

Seventy eight

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"Let me make this clear to you, Amelia. Your husband took a huge amount for his business and didn't pay the debts on time. Instead of paying, he chose to betray us. He took valuable information and leaked it to the Blair family, thinking they were the rival family with the power. But... this is considered betrayal to the Tereso family. And whoever betrays the Tereso will no longer be alive to take another breath in peace," Salvator's calm voice held so much darkness in it.

Jule's eyes widened at the truth, and Amelia was shocked that Salvator knew the history. Jule started shaking when Salvator looked at her, smirking.

"That was a terrible mistake my husband made. He shouldn't have gone to the Blairs... he should have killed your father instead," Amelia shouted with menace.

and failed like you did..''salvator laughs darkly...

"You think you know everything about your dark family, Salvator, but you only know the crumbs. The actual game will begin after you take over the mafia," Amelia laughed at him without humor.

"How about your life, Amelia? I might not know all of my family's history, but what about your dark secrets? Let's start with your daughter..." Salvator smirked as all the color drained from Amelia's face.

"My daughter has nothing to do with this... let her go," Amelia shouted and tried to attack weakly. Salvator's guards held her in place, making her hiss in pain.

"Oh, there are so many cards to reveal, Amelia. Wait and watch," Salvator said as he walked to Jule. Violate's eyes blurred, and she was shaking in terror. She knew the truth about Salvator and Jule, but so many words had yet to cut her open. Salvator looked at her, and his heart skipped a beat when he realized he had forgotten about her presence for a few minutes.

but everything has to clear.. no or never with the situation...

Raphael made Violate sit down. He had a soft spot for her because she was the only girl who spoke to him sweetly, not chasing him for money or anything else. Her sweet behavior somehow attracted Raphael....

"Violate, I know this is too much for you, but the truth has to be revealed. No one else can fight this battle for you. If you don't want to do this, I can take you out of here," Raphael said, his voice gentle. Violate looked at him, her eyes filled with pain. She knew that if she backed off now, she would remain in darkness her whole life.

"I want the truth. I want my family," Violate whispered, her voice trembling yet resolute. "This time, I choose. I know whatever is coming will hurt, but I'd rather face the pain than stay in the darkness."

Raphael nodded at her, admiration in his eyes. He stood by her side, ready to support her through whatever was to come. Violate still couldn't believe she had found this much courage, but she knew it was the only way forward.

"Trust yourself," Raphael said softly, his voice steady and reassuring. "Your blood knows who you are. In times like these, it will guide you. You are not a loser; you are who you are. If you're choosing this path, make sure you create the greatest change."

Violate looked at him, confused by his support. Raphael's soft smile only deepened her bewilderment. Why was he supporting her when he had been ready to rip Amelia's throat? She didn't know enough to question him yet, but she couldn't deny that his words gave her a strange sense of comfort.

"I trust myself at least this much," Violate said, her voice steady and filled with determination. "I know I am not someone who backs off like a coward or crawls into someone else's skin to find shelter. I want to know the truth, and I'm here for it."

Raphael felt a swell of pride as he saw the fire in her eyes. He had never seen such a transformation in anyone before. Most people tended to back off when the pain became too much, but not Violate. She was ready for the truth and stood her ground, fully aware of where she was and what she was up against.

''the blair blood is starting to act up''rapheal mutter under breath.

Standing in front of the cliff, knowing you could slip at any moment but still waiting for the wave to take you, is the greatest act of bravery and stupidity. But sometimes, it's the only way to end the misery of life.

Salvator sensed someone silently observing the scene. His awareness heightened, he glanced at the window and saw a man standing there. He was stunned—how could someone break into his heavily secured place without being detected?