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ily members, all impeccably dressed, as was expected on occasions like this. Don Salvatore Mancuso sat at the head of

re. He had just turned eighteen, and his celebration had been memorable, an event that still ec

with Lucrezia. At twenty, Luca was known for his outgoing perso

leader. At twenty-one, Matteo was responsible for all family operations in

ante was a man of imposing presence, his honey-colored eyes reminiscent of Lucrezia, but his demeanor and appearance were unmistakably S

of the family. He was the one who had nicknamed me "Bambi" when we were children, referring to the movie "Bambi." But the nickname was not an endearing diminutive,

een us. I was the outsider in the family, the girl who didn't belong to the inner circle. Dante, in particul

could see a subtle, mocking smile on the corners of his lips. He knew the impact his words had on me and seemed to take plea

py birthday!" Don Salvat

holding his hand and kissing his ring

that meant much more than words could express. It was a recognit

k the silence. With a warm smile, he said, "Congratulations, Bambi.

l. Massimo was kind and friendly, a sta

tions. He was a man of few words, b

or a toast, exclaiming, "To Bambi's eighteen years! May you

e moment was yet to come. Dante, the eldest and the next leader of the

Dante's silence drew his father's attention, who looked at him with a serious expressi

t Catarina," Don Salv

ds were not of congratulations but of disdain. "Sei un

ct at such an important moment. "Sei una bastarda" was an insult that Don Salvatore would never a

Don Salvatore ordere

ook and refused to apologize. "I won't a

t waver. After all, I knew that this insult was merely a reflection of Dante's resentment

d no less from someone like Dante. I believe yesterday's stut

without saying another word. Don Salvatore sighed,

ween you and Dante needs to end," he sai

special day, after all. "I wholeheartedly agree, Don Salvatore. The tim

me and said, "Yes, let

t's also time for us to talk about Tuscany. I can be a

I was worthy of this challenge. Yes, normally this territory would be led by the heir, but there

ay gift," Don Salvatore said as he stood up. "Now I need to chec

on in the room. But for now, I was ready to