Protecting The Principessa (Complete)

~ Chapter 36 ~

Carlo stared down at his daughter, his brow raised. He hadn't thought he was too overly indulgent with his kids but by her behavior, he realized he made a mistake somewhere down the lines, but she didn't get the right to demand anything out of him. He was the father; she was the kid. He was the Don, and she was a mere woman. She had no place, and she knew it, yet she was still going to act like that. With a slow grin, he took a step towards her and watched with glee the fear that entered her eyes.

It was a dick move, he never really wanted his children scared of him, but it was high time Sara learned her place, and if she didn't control her, her future husband would, and he would have no objections to that. So, with a glance around to make sure no other ears could be around to listen, he leaned in close to her, once more enjoying the fear that was evident on her face.

"The contract you have with Adriano is voided." Her back stiffened and he had to give his daughter props for being strong, if not a little crazy for standing up to him.

"What do you mean, voided? Why would you do that? Are you denying him the family?"

"No, I'm denying him your hand, he will have someone else's, however, that is no concern of yours." Her eyes shot daggers at him, but he just brushed them off. He had been on the end of worse than she was tossing at him.

"Why would you do that? I've been working on my wedding to him for months, why toss it? And who is he marrying?" She paused and then her eyes opened wide. "Don't tell me he's marrying that whale of a woman, that whore, that bitch because...." She didn't get to finish before his hand connected with her face.

"I'd watch your words, Sara. You may not like it, but she still is my daughter, my firstborn, and she was conceived in love. Her mother was a dear woman to me, so I would really think twice about what you say. I've let it go on long enough, but I'm done. My ruling is final, and I will figure out your next step, but you will shut your mouth while I do it. Adriano is no longer yours, he belongs to someone else, so I suggest you leave shit well enough alone if you know what's good for you." With those parting words, he walked away from her, not caring about the look that was on her face. But all Sara could see was red, her anger making her shake. Father or not, he had no right to treat her in such a manner. And to her, it was high time she dealt with the problems she was having face-on because this shit was just getting too fucking old.

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Ignazia smiled at the guys who had just piled up at the bar. It was obvious they were well on their way to being drunk but the bar's rule stated that they could serve anyone unless fights were breaking out. So, there were no limits on when she could stop serving them.

"What can I get you guys?" she asked, glancing between the four men. The one on the right, who was clearly soberer than his friends smiled and slapped his hand on the bar.

"We need two rounds of shots, the smoothest thing you got, beautiful," he said, holding out his card for her.

"Do you have a tab going?" The guy gave her a confused look and she almost laughed.

"Uh, no, I don't think so." Izzy took the card and swiped it, seeing that there was nothing, and handed it back.

"Do you want to get one going?" The guy looked at his buddies and then shook his head.

"Nope, I think someone else has a tab though." Izzy nodded and then lined up the glasses. She grabbed the bourbon and then poured it out, handing the glasses over, along with the receipt.

"There you go, let me know if you gentlemen need anything else." The guy signed the paper and handed it back.

"Are you off soon?" he asked, and Izzy couldn't help but chuckle.