After a 100 million settlement ends her relationship with a dangerous mafia ex, a woman tries to walk away clean and rebuild her life. But escaping that world is never simple, and the pull of a new romance forces her to decide how much of her past she can truly leave behind.
Anthony Vitelli, give me 100 million dollars. This husband, this family, I don't want them anymore. Shock flashed across Anthony's face. What did you just say?
I stared straight at him, voice shaking. One hundred million dollars. Not a cent less. The Vitale family owed me this.
Anthony's expression turned cold. He let out a bitter laugh and spoke to the phone resting on his desk. Gianna. Looks like neither of us guessed right.
Gianna's face popped up on the video call, crystal chandeliers of the family manor glowing behind her. Harper, we made a bet on how you'd react once you learned the truth. I bet you'd fly off the rails and wreck this office.
Anthony bet you'd drop to your knees and beg him not to divorce you. Dad and your brother each had their own guess. He thought your brother figured you'd hurt yourself to make him cave. She turned the camera.
My father cradled Gianna's infant, staring at me with undisguised revulsion. I never imagined you'd demand money from Anthony. Has the Castelli family ever denied you anything? You act no better than street prostitutes selling their bodies.
My brother stroked Gianna's hair gently, then looked at me, his voice sharp as a Harper, if you need cash, I can wire it to you. But you shouldn't make demands of Antony. Gianna and Antony love each other.