Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 373 The Fight For Power

"What brings you here, Dad? I can tell it must be something important for you to bother coming into my office," Leonardo asked Alessandro, his father.

"You're right. The secret is out. Everyone now knows that Sofia is the sole heiress of the Ricci Empire and holds all the rights to it. Therefore, the merger between the Riccis and the Morellis won't be valid unless we have her signature," Alessandro declared. Leonardo had suspected this might happen, and now his doubts were confirmed by Alessandro's words.

"So, what do you want, Dad?" Leonardo asked, his brows furrowing.

"I want you to convince Sofia to sign the contract papers, granting you control over her properties," Alessandro stated his demand.

No chance. Leonardo would never do that. He would never force Sofia to sign any document against her will.

"Dad, we've just come out of a difficult situation, and I don't want to pressure her into anything. I think we should give her some time to make her own decision and sign the papers willingly," Leonardo tried to convince his father to leave Sofia alone. Wasn't his own life enough for his father to control? Did he also want to take over Sofia's life?

"Are you serious, Leonardo? You're saying this! What if she changes her mind once she realizes the power and wealth she would gain from this inheritance? You have to make her sign before that happens. Use your charm, the charm that makes women willing to die for you," Alessandro said, a cunning smile playing on his face.

My father was so self-obsessed. Wealth and power were all that mattered to him; nothing else held any significance. I knew it would be difficult to convince him when it came to power and wealth, but I wouldn't give up. I decided to make my point once again. "But Dad..."

"Leonardo is right, Alessandro. We can't force Sofia to sign the merger deal. It was our decision, and she wasn't involved in it. My mother chose her as the heiress of the Ricci Empire for a reason. She must have seen something special in Sofia that we couldn't see all those years," Carlo intervened, supporting Leonardo's stance.

words? Now you suddenly care about your abandoned

I have relinquished my territory for Leonardo to rule over. But I cannot make commitments on behalf of Sofia. Leonardo can still have my power and position, but let's not force Sofia into this,"

in witnessing this conflict. They had coerced Leonardo and Sofia into this marriage

most was Carlo taking Sofia's side. He had not expected this from him, but he was

and are unwilling to lose your power. You know that this marriage contract will end in three years, and Sofia, along with her wealth and power, will eventually belong to you. She is as innocent as her mother, and she will gladly

Why would I do such a thing to my own flesh and blood? I am not like

them anymore. It was enough.

what will happen in the future beyond

future either. There are plenty of people waiting to manipulate her for their own benefit," Alessandro countered, glancing at Carlo. Leonardo

to make Leonardo the supremo, the mafia boss, and you're accusing me of

Ricci Empire? After all, we both wanted him to rule over the Italian Mafia, and adding the Ricci Empire to the Morelli's would make him the wealthiest. And do you honestly believe Sofia can manage such a

entirely her decision," Carlo said, turning his gaze

know, you never cared for her. You were the one who pressured her into marrying my son as a substitute for your daughter Kat when she backed out at the last moment," Alessandro revealed the long- held secret in the midst of the heated

Leonardo, despite Leonardo's inquiries about the sudden change in brides. It

life for my daughter, I felt like a failure for not protecting, my own flesh and blood. It haunts me every day," Carlo's voice weighed with sorrow. "But now, you'll find me standing by Sofia's side in every challenging situation. Just as

genuinely regretted what he had done to Sofia.

for them to merge into our circle. I'm expanding our company day by day and securing more contracts.

Leonardo a look that conveyed his lack of trust. Leonardo knew it