Matteo POV
While Matteo discussed business with his associate, his thoughts drifted back to yesterday's meeting.
He’d stepped into enemy territory—the rival family's casino. A normal day of negotiations, until he’d walked in on something that made his blood boil. Elizabeth, of all people, was in their hands. Three men, circling her like wolves, hands on her as if she were just another piece of property. A girl like her didn’t belong in a place like this.
“What the f**k are your men doing to my daughter’s nanny?” His voice had been low, lethal, as he glared at the family’s leader across the table. It wasn’t a question. It was a warning.
The leader’s demeanor completely changed, as they were ushered into a back room. Matteo’s mind raced—were they using Elizabeth to get to him? A message
