A Deadly Betrayal — Episode 8

Her finger was practically in my eye. Raphael had always said he was trying to build his empire to be worthy of me. Before I knew the truth, I actually felt guilty. Not anymore. Here we go. The classic evil mother-in-law. This old bitch. Her son is off living it up, and she's here putting on a show.

Get her, girl. Show her you don't mess with a rossy princess. I didn't flinch. I didn't even change my expression. I just watched her until she ran out of breath. Then, I smiled and took a step forward.

I leaned in close, my voice a whisper only she could hear. Oh, woman. Does Raphael know about your boy toy in Vegas? Or, would you like the IRS to know you have been embezzling from the Russo Charity Fund to pay it

Her body went stittage. Her face went pale. Her lips, lips trembling. She couldn't form a single word. She looked at me like I was the devil himself. You're right.

I stepped back. My smile polite and distant again. I raised my voice so everyone in the room could hear. Mrs. Russo, I think you are right.

Just like you, seeing all of Raphael's things around just makes the pain worse. I turned to Leo and Nico, who were staring, stunned. So, I have decided to get rid of everything that belonged to Raphael. Burn it, throw it out, I don't care.

Also, I added, my eyes sweeping over every face in the room. Starting today, I am moving out. This place, it makes me sick. You, you dare!