Adeline's POV

"Boss called a family dinner," Marco said the next morning. "Tonight. Everyone's required to attend."

My stomach dropped. "What's it about?"

"Officially...Just family bonding. Unofficially....Clearing the air after Carlo."

I found Kayden in his study.

"Your father called for dinner."

"I know. We have to go. Refusing would make things worse."

"What's he planning?"

"With my father, it could be anything. But these dinners are never just dinners."

By seven PM, the dining room ...