|| LORENZO KING's POV ||

My dad looked absolutely awestruck. I hit the right spot in his heart. Valentina shot me a look as it was supposed to keep it as a secret. I warned her many times not to mention the news in front of anyone. Leonardo would be heeded over in heels to harm her if the news reached his ears. However, it was mandatory to spill out the truth. With my father's frequent interference, it was mandatory. I grew up watching him closely. If he put his mind stubbornly to separate Valentina from me, he was going to do it until his dead end.

I didn't want...