Chapter 74 - Love And Choices (1/2)

The photos of her sisters were taken in different places of Northbay City. There were photos of them in school, in the supermarket, and even outside Primrose.

”You don't know what I am capable of Mrs.Cross. I can do everything just to crush the Wilson Clan and all their friends.” Paolo said in gritted teeth.

The Wilson and the Santelmo had been in a feud for decades. Their families were mortal enemies for generations.

The Wilson Clan has been in power for ages. And their family's wealth was unimaginable. But before the Wilson rose to power, the Santelmo's, was the most powerful and influential clan in Northbay. Both clans' great grandfathers were friends until the Wilson clan betrayed the Santelmo's. That was what Paolo Santelmo lived to believe.

In truth, Alfonso Santelmo, Paolo's great great grandfather, the most influential man back in the 1970s did the betrayal. He was friends with Adrian Wilson, Luke's father's grandfather. Alfonso was imprisoned because of the rape and murder of Agatha Wilson, Adrian Wilson's sister. Alfonso died in 1980. He was beaten and stabbed to death.

After the imprisonment of Alfonso Santelmo, the clan became the center of scandal and laughter. Their businesses started to fail one by one, and eventually, the family was forced to declare bankruptcy. The Santelmo's couldn't accept the sudden fall of their clans and moved from Northbay to another country.

It was just recently that Luke and the others found out that they moved to Flousia and became one of the most powerful mafia clans there.

”You know I could just tell my husband or Luke about your scheme. Why would you expect that I would do anything you ask?” Nina asked.

Paolo laughed. ”Indeed, you can. But I know you wouldn't. Your husband's mother is currently somewhere being tied and tortured. If you would agree with me, I can call my men right now to stop them from hurting her.”

Then Paolo showed her a video of Andrew's mother being tortured. She was being electrocuted. Nina couldn't take her screams and cries. She was begging them to stop, but the men around her were just laughing like devils. She was also being touched everywhere by their filthy hands.

”Stop it! Stop it!” Nina shouted.

She was scared, but the rage was starting to fill her heart. How could these people possibly call themselves humans?

”So what would it be, Mrs. Cross? Would you like to join hands with me in exchange for your mother-in-law's life? Or would you tell everything to your husband and friends about this and just let me kill her? The decision is entirely yours. I will give you twenty-four hours to come up with a decision.”

Nina turned to the man and faced him. She bit her lips and glared at him.

”If I agree with you, will you promise not to hurt her anymore? Will you also promise to let her go after I gave you everything you wanted?” Nina asked.

Paolo grinned. ”Yes. But before I release her mother, you have to complete the mission. You will divorce your husband and marry my son after.”