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.

to backtrack on your words? Now you suddenly care about your abandoned daughter Sofia, whom you've never shown any concern

I have given you my assurance regarding the property and the Empire, which I rightfully possess. 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," Carlo pleaded

into this marriage to amass more wealth and power, with Leonardo becoming the current president of their company, while they intended to sit back and

He had not expected this from him, but he was relieved

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

tongue, Alessandro. You dare to speak about my daughter in such a manner? Why would I do such a thing to my own flesh and blood? I am not like you. You are the one who values wealth and power over family," Carlo

to give Leonardo a splitting headache. He couldn't bear to listen to them anymore. It was enough. They

that's final. The marriage contract is for three years, and we can't predict what will happen in the future beyond that. So, it's better for both of you to cease this argument and focus on planning

you, Leonardo, you're making a mistake. If you don't make her sign right now, you won't be able to obtain it in the future either. There are plenty of people waiting to manipulate her for their own benefit," Alessandro countered, glancing at Carlo. Leonardo sighed inwardly, realizing that he could never force Sofia into such a decision, and they wouldn't understand his feelings for

mafia boss, and you're accusing me of changing my mind. It's truly shameful

both wanted him to rule over the Italian Mafia, and adding the Ricci Empire to the Morelli's would make

It's entirely her decision," Carlo said, turning his gaze away

as I know, you never cared for her. You were the one who pressured her into marrying my son as a

the sudden change in

and I regret it every single moment. When I saw Leonardo risking his life for my daughter, I felt like a failure for not protecting, my own flesh and blood. It haunts me every

could be so emotional and dramatic at times. Perhaps Alessandro genuinely regretted what he had done to

with two other groups and made arrangements for them to merge into our circle. I'm expanding our company day by day and securing more contracts. So, just

look that conveyed his lack of trust. Leonardo