Chapter 13 - THE MAFIA BOSS WHO CHOSE LOVE OVER REVENGE
Carlo Marino was arrested after investigators assembled the evidence.
Several associates faced charges related to financial crimes, intimidation, and the events surrounding Pier 17.
The legal proceedings took months.
Vincent cooperated.
He provided records.
Answered questions.
And began separating his legitimate businesses from the criminal organization he'd inherited.
It wasn't easy.
Some people called him weak.
Others called him a traitor.
But Vincent didn't change his mind.
One evening, we sat in his garden.
The sun was setting.
He looked at me.
“Do you regret meeting me?”
I smiled faintly.
“Under the table?”
He laughed.
“Yes.”
I thought about it.
The danger.
The secrets.
The fear.
Then I looked at him.
“No.”
Vincent's eyes softened.
I continued.
“But I wish we'd met under better circumstances.”
He smiled.
“Like a normal dinner?”
I nodded.
“With chairs.”
He laughed.
Then he took my hand.
“I love you, Evelyn.”
My heart stopped.
For a moment, I couldn't speak.
Then I smiled through tears.
“I love you too.”
May you like
Vincent closed his eyes.
And for the first time, I saw the ruthless mafia boss look completely happy.
