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Chapter 15

Olivia's POV

"Why didn't you tell me that your dad was, Victor Scott, the property developer?"

My smile fell from my face, and it literally felt like someone pored a bucket of ice-cold water over me. Not because he saw my father, but because in my mind, heart, and soul I never intended to hear or see any of them again. The day I moved out of that place, was the day I buried the man I called dad with his family. He has never been interested in being a father, so why should I make any attempt to be a daughter?.

"What about him?" I asked, ignoring his question.

He started to explain how he received a message from his secretary informing him of an urgent meeting that couldn't wait and that it was for an investment opportunity with his company that had cashflow issues. He needed a loan to continue with their current building project.

He walked up to me while explaining and took my hand and led me to the couch. He went ahead to explain how he always does in-depth research on people he borrows money or does business with regardless how small it was.

Then came the part I was not prepared for. Someone wanted my mom dead and then caused it, and the perpetrator is still a mystery. I always felt something was off surrounding my mom's death, but I believe the truth always comes to light. So, I'm not really shocked about that one. I always had my suspicion, but only time will tell. The last part however, made me experience heart palpitations. I am the real owner of the company my dad "owned".

"Babe?" Domenico said, trying to gain my attention by lifting my chin so our eyes could meet "what do you want me to do?"

"This changed everything. I never wanted to hear from them, any of them ever again, but I need to put them in their place, somehow" I answered.

"What do you want to do?" He asked again.

"I want to find out who's behind my mother's death and while we do that, I want the company to go bankrupt. I want to destroy their money source that's keeping those snakes alive. I want them to experience what it is like to have nothing".

"Why do you want to destroy your legacy?"

"Would you drink from a well that's poisoned? Besides, you don't miss something you never had" I countered, looking at him with my eyebrows raised questioningly "what are they worth now and what will they be worth after bankruptcy? The way they are carrying on now from what you told me they have exhausted all resources to try and get loans and are over their head in debt. The assets do not cover the debt by a mile. So, what is left of the company now, anyways. I will start a company with my own money. I will start small and grow bigger eventually".

Domenico enveloped me in his comforting arms "you can do whatever you want, and I'll help you every step of the way, that's if you want my help" he says pulling away from me.

"Will you help me find out more about my mom's death, please?" I asked, laying my head on his shoulder while his one arm was draped over my shoulders as the both of us stared into nothingness in front of us.

"Already on it, babe. Expect some info in a few days".

"We can discuss the company stuff later when you are done processing all this new information. I told him I'd get back to him today, so, should I borrow him the money?" he asked.

"What happens if he doesn't pay you back?" I questioned.

"He is aware of who I am. He won't take chances with me and I also have legal contracts stating that if this deal fails his properties would belong to me."

"Good, then I don't see any issues" I answered.

"I'll go take a shower quickly" I said, as I got up and walked to my bedroom. Domenico just remained seated but kept his eyes focus on me. I just have this feeling that my dad and his wife killed my mom or at least one of them did. I just need to get to the bottom of this. I thought to myself as I entered the shower letting my mind take time to process everything.