Chapter 100

Chapter 100

“Your grandfather built the Rossi Group from the ground up, entirely by his own effort. He worked relentlessly to make it what it is today. But on the road to success, he made his share of enemies,” Liam said, leaning back as he took a slow sip of

coffee.

Izzy’s eyes brightened at his words. He wasn’t denying it–her grandfather had wanted Liam to the situation might actually be correct.

otect her. Her analysis of

Noticing her reaction, Liam sighed and continued, “Outwardly, your grandfather was the sole pillar of the Rossi Group. But behind the scenes, there were relatives… wolves in sheep’s clothing. I believe he wanted to shield you from them.”

Izzy frowned, confusion crossing her face. “Relatives? I’ve never even met them. I didn’t know they existed.”

“That’s because your grandfather made sure of it. He deliberately kept them out of your life. After his passing, Attorney Alcaraz stepped in to ensure you remained distant from those people, protecting you from their influence,” Liam said, his gaze drifting to the large window. After a pause, he added, “But there’s another layer to why you’ve been safe all this time.”

“And what’s that?” Izzy asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

“Your aunt and Monica,” Liam replied simply.

Izzy’s brows knitted together in confusion. “What do you mean?

“With them in the picture, you weren’t seen as a threat to the Rossi Group,” Liam explained.

Izzy blinked. Now that she thought about it, being with Amalia and Monica had actually made her weak. She would listen to what Amalia and Monica tell her and trusted them with all her heart. To everyone watching, she was just a stupid, easily manipulated heiress. However, now it was different.

Liam, she had distanced herself from Monica and

me that these people will soon make their

“Precisely,” he smirked.

“Then there’s another thing

on…” He nodded.

me find out who killed my parents?”

36 Hours Later

her neck as the pilot announced their arrival at LAX after an exhausting 18–hour flight from Macau. Despite the luxury of the first–class cabin, sleep had been elusive,

into the terminal where the bustling energy of Los Angeles greeted them. Izzy adjusted her

33 Mon, Jan

Chapter 100

them the moment he saw Izzy. “Miss Rossi, the ampany has prepared a car for you,”

but I’ll be riding with Liam,” she said, nodding toward the car Liam had

fraction of a second before bowing slightly “Understood.” He turned on his heel and walked briskly back to the waiting car, where Calen sat in the back

news, his knuckles whitening as he slammed one of them against the seat in frustration. His jaw tightened, and his eyes narrowed as he looked out the tinted window. From

of what I asked?” Calen asked abruptly, his gaze

“Yes, everything has been

He closed his eyes

success,” Albert

the tea in front of her, her expression twisted into something unpleasant. She didn’t bother to hide her disdain as her fingers tapped against

the woman across from her asked.

meet Cecil’s. Calen’s mother sat composed, her hands folded neatly on the

it disgusting,” Monica said bluntly, pushing the cup

shifted her attention to the papers on the table between them. Nestled among the documents were several ultrasound images. She picked one up and held

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