Ellis distanced herself from Vittorio, frustrated. The mafioso's words only confirmed what Antonietta had already said: a Don will always put business first, and that's what she represented to Vittorio, just business. Even though she could swear on the two occasions they kissed, Amorielle had shown more humanity. But there he was, quoting values to her, which proved it was just an illusion on his part.

"Is everything okay, Ellis?" Vittorio asked, not understanding his fiancée's ...