Chapter 71 - Linked With The Mafia (2/2)

”It was the Santelmo's who helped your mom. Alora's aunt, Camila, was in the same hospital as your mother. For some reason, they were able to persuade your mom to join forces with them. You already know that the Santelmo's were not the most powerful clan of the mafia anymore. They needed power and money. And your mom could provide them that.” Luke continued.

Andrew couldn't believe it. The Santelmo's was one of the Mafia Clans and had a long-time feud with the Wilson's. His mom has money, yes. But it was nothing compared to the Wilson's and the Smith's.

”The Santelmo's were trying to get anyone to their side, and one of them was your mother. The men who came in that building every night were their men, providing your mother enough food when she spied on you and Nina.” Percy butted in.

”But why? I can't understand why she had to do that? I looked everywhere to find her. Father never told me that she was missing.” Andrew frowned.

Nina was still sitting on Andrew's lap, and she could feel that he was starting to get anxious and angry at the same time.

”From some of the messages that we read, your mom didn't expect to see you in that ramen shop. She wasn't even sure you were her son, so she asked someone to investigate. She found out that you are indeed Andrew, and the reason you were always there was to buy that shop because of your father's order. Your mom was mad with your father, so she wanted to do everything to take him down. But she was also mad at you.” Luke stated.

”Why would she get mad at me? The reason I agreed with my father was because he promised me that he would let me see my mom.” Andrew was beginning to be irritated.

Nina hugged Andrew to calm him down. She could feel that he was starting to get frustrated. Hearing that her mom was bearing a grudge towards him made him furious.

”Because the Santelmo's told your mother that you also abandoned her. The first time Camila approached your mom to convince her to escape, she actually declined. She asked them to send a message to you and Seira, but the Santelmo's fabricated a story. She was told that you refused to see her, and you denied your connection with her.”

”That's ridiculous! How could she believe that?” Andrew yelled.

Nina didn't know what to do. Andrew was already shaking from anger. So, she stayed with him and didn't let him go.

”Andrew, your mom is sick. She has a mental disorder. Her mind is her weakness. The Santelmo's knew that she could be manipulated, and they used her weakness to convince your mom to side with them and get her revenge.” Luke just continued telling Andrew what was on his mind.

Andrew looked at Nina. He could see that she was worried for him. She slightly smiled at him as she hugged him tighter. If her mother wanted revenge, then Nina was definitely in danger.

”Did you know that she was also sending pictures of all of you? I think she already planted spies near every one of us. I had received photos of Nina when she was in school. The school counselor was also receiving messages from an unknown number. Mom sent messages to him about what I did to Nina's family. Do you think she just wanted me and Nina to break up?” Andrew asked.

Nina was also beginning to worry about her mother-in-law. She had not met her yet, but she already seemed a dangerous and scary woman. It was creepy enough to know that someone lived in that building who watched her every day. It was good that they had already sold the shop and left the neighborhood.

”Maybe your mom wasn't dangerous, but the Santelmo's are. We're not really sure what your mom wants. But I think the Santelmo's were also using Nina and your mom to get to you. They can threaten you with their lives in exchange for siding with them. Our feud with them was not yet over. Alora's aunt was still being held captive by them, now your mom too.”

Andrew took a deep breath, trying to take in all the revelations they had discovered. Again, being linked with the mafia was the least he expected. He saw how Luke and the others suffered because of the mafia, and he didn't expect that he would experience the same thing.

”Jayden, can your family help us deal with the Santelmo's? I mean, Luke had been dealing with them since the kidnapping. I think it would be best to join forces and take them all at once. Your family was one of the Mafia Clans; maybe they could assist us fighting with the Santelmo's.” Andrew suggested.

Jayden didn't respond for a moment. Then they heard him sigh.

”I'll ask my grandfather if they could. My family didn't want to involve themselves with something dangerous ever since my mother was murdered. But maybe they can lend us some men.” Jaden answered.

”Thank you. I think that would be a great help. Luke, do you know the Santelmo's headquarters or their safe house?” Andrew asked.

”Yes. It's currently in Flousia..” Luke casually responded.