Let Me Go My Mafia Husband (Aria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 389

Chapter 389 Everyone Knows
Leonardo couldn't understand why his father had chosen today to visit his office and bring up Sofia and her mother. What was he trying to tell Leonardo? The atmosphere in the room grew tense as Alessandro, his father, began to speak.

"I'm sure you're aware of Sofia's mother and her questionable character. You already know why Carlo grew disgusted with his wife," Alessandro said, his voice laden with implications.

"Dad, there's no need to remind me of that," Leonardo replied, growing increasingly frustrated. What was his father trying to prove? Leonardo didn't want to hear anything negative about Sofia.

After a prolonged silence, Alessandro spoke again. "Leonardo, remember that you're bound to this marriage contract for three years."

"I'm well aware of that, Dad," Leonardo responded in a bored tone. If only Alessandro knew what Leonardo truly had in mind for this three-year arrangement. He wanted it to last indefinitely.

"Then you understand that you don't have to pretend to be in love with Sofia," Alessandro stated, oblivious to Leonardo's genuine feelings for her.

"I'm not pretending anything, Dad," Leonardo asserted firmly. In truth, he had developed genuine affection for Sofia.

"Then why haven't you obtained her signature on the power of attorney for the Ricci Empire?" Alessandro raised his voice.

"How many times do we have to discuss this, Dad? I'm tired of it," Leonardo sighed in exasperation.

"No, Leonardo, I'm tired of you. You're behaving like a disobedient son. I taught you better. You're allowing your personal life to interfere with our business. Have you forgotten how we rose to this position where no one can touch us? It seems I will lose all my power and influence because of your emotional foolishness," Alessandro seethed through clenched teeth.

"If you can't convince her to sign the papers, I will do it myself. Just wait and watch," Alessandro added, pushing Leonardo to the point of losing control. He couldn't bear the idea of Sofia facing his father's wrath, so he looked straight into Alessandro's eyes, determination in his gaze.

"What do you want to prove, Dad? Why are you bringing up all these things? Can't you see that I am genuinely happy in this marriage? I've found happiness with Sofia. Do you want me to revert to the old Leonardo, the sad, heartless, and ruthless man who never knew how to smile or live for himself?" Leonardo expressed his disgust and frustration.

He couldn't fathom how a father could be so selfish, unable to see his own son finding joy and love with the woman who meant everything to him. Sofia was more than just a partner; she was the center of his world.

"And let me make one thing clear: I will never leave Sofia. I intend to marry her for real, and my love for her is beyond anything in my life. I love her more than life itself. So don't even think about taking her away from me," Leonardo firmly warned his father.

He knew that, despite being his father, he had every right to fight for his love. He wasn't going to back down, no matter the obstacles in his path.

To his surprise, a smile appeared on Alessandro's face, leaving Leonardo dumbfounded. His father had never smiled at him like that before.

“This is exactly what I wanted to hear from you, Leonardo. I wanted you to acknowledge that you truly want her in your life. Despite the rumors surrounding Sofia, I know her personally. She is nothing like that. She has a pure soul, just like her mother. Her mother, Lucia, too, was a victim of conspiracy and defamation. Carlo was young and deeply in love with Emma, and he couldn't see beyond the rumors or listen to reason and Lucia had to suffer. Similarly, Sofia is a helpless, innocent girl with a difficult past. Promise me that you will never make her sad in her life. I want you to take care of her forever," Alessandro explained, revealing a softer side that Leonardo had rarely seen.

Confused, Leonardo managed to mumble, "But... but a few moments ago, you..."

Alessandro interrupted him with a reassuring gesture, "Yes, I was provoking you. As everyone knows about it how you feel for your wife, I could also see your love for her in your eyes, but you were not ready to admit it. I wanted you to face and accept your feelings. You kept pretending as if she had no effect on you."

He patted Leonardo on the shoulder, continuing, "However, I still want her to sign the power of attorney because I can't allow anyone to jeopardize my business. I've worked tirelessly throughout my life to reach this position, and being the Supremo Mafia king is a result of my hard work. I want to ensure the safety and stability of our empire."

As it turned out, Alessandro was not as bad as Leonardo had always assumed him to be.