His Empire...Her Endgame

Matteo, who was looking down on him as he stood beside the bed,wearing a victorious smile on his face,More than anything, he wished he could wipe the smug smile off Matteo's face. As

become a thorn in his side, challenging him in both the winery and the drug business. Though he tried to brush it off, his ego wouldn't allow him to admit they were proving difficult to control. He had been in the business long before Marco's nephew, yet the young upstart had skyrocketed to power, threatening Matteo's dominance. The realization sent chills down his spine. Kidnapping Marco had been a calculated move to lure his nephew out, but according to his sources, the boy hadn't budged. No moves had been made. That uncertainty gnawed at Matteo, filling him with a restless, creeping anxiety. Was it curiosity? Fear? He wasn't sure. Unsure of his next move, he fell back on his usual facade-calm, nonchalant, unreadable. He smiled smugly at the man before him, relishing the fact that Marco was afraid. That fear made him feel powerful. Matteo stood up and said to Marco, "Let's take a walk." As they walked in silence, Matteo finally spoke. "You know, the only reason I interrupted your little orgy is because I need your help. Oh yes, I do. You see, we've been healthy rivals-until your little nephew decided to become a thorn in my flesh. I brought you here because I want to have a good conversation about this. "Eduardos and Alessandros have maintained a cordial friendship for over fifty years-until your sister's son took over the business from you. Why? Because you're a weak man." He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing, his tone as casual as if he were discussing the weather. "I want you, Marco, to handle this like the adult you are-before it gets out of hand. That's the responsibility I'm giving you as the head of the family. Matteo inwardly cringed at that last part. He knew it wasn't true. Marco's nephew had already taken that role. Marco had always been the lily liverd one between himself and his sister, she ha