"I don't care what happens to me, but I'll make sure my woman never ends up like mom," Dominic shot back. His voice was hard as steel. "I'm not like you. I won't let greed for power control my life, father." He spat the words with disgust.

The massive office fell silent. The air felt thick and heavy. Geovanni's eyes dropped to the pink hair tie on Dominic's wrist again. His mouth twisted into an ugly smile.

"That damn woman will destroy you, Dominic. You'll see."

Dominic's smile was cold and ...