Third POV

Rage filled Matteo as he spoke in his office, leaving his two children standing there, staring at their father in fear.

He had heard the news—his daughter's title as Donna was revoked and given to Eve, who had become his enemy in a flash.

She had double-crossed him and now had more rank and power than him. Yesterday, she had lost everything and was like a dog licking her wounds. Today, she was regaining more than she had lost.

He had wanted the children dead, but somehow, she had found a way to use them against Silvio. She imprisoned Silvio with the fear of losing his children and...