chapter 288
Betty and Richard still hadn’t succeeded in swindling Finn, all their attempts had never worked, and meanwhile Richard was already beginning to tire of Betty. She was certainly an optimist, but the fact that nothing worked with her made him no longer want to continue. He needed a new person to take over the business from the two super giants. What bothered him even more was the fact that he’d heard Paolo had died, and he was afraid she’d remember she had a son and decide to devote herself to him. It was time for him to put an end to their collaboration. When Paolo walked in the door, he told himself that it was time, because sending this conversation back would lead him to believe that everything was still possible between them, when it wasn’t. He beckoned her to approach him. He beckoned her to come closer and she bit her lower lip. She told herself that Richard was calling her for sex, but he was tired of sex that didn’t lead to anything.
-What’s the matter, Richard? Why do I get the feeling you’re rejecting me? Did something happen today?
-You’re not going to tell me you don’t know that Paolo Fiodora is dead, he was your kid’s father, so do you want to go back to being a mother or continue conquering power with me?
-So that’s why? that’s why you’re doing this, but come on Richard, I’m not a mother hen and I don’t even think I have the mother gene in me, so no, I want the power and the money and I know that with you I’ll get it, because I’ve already found out how. Would you like to know, darling? I assure you it’s safe and without risk, only we’ll have to leave after we’ve got our hands on the package.
Richard might not have believed her, but her mischievous smile was unmistakable. She was sure of herself, sure of what she was saying, and he could only be pleased that she’d been able to use her little brain to think things through.
-So now you tell me where you’d like me to tickle you a little.
-You and I both know that’s not true, and yet Dimitri Savoski left her half his fortune, so how would you like to get rich by taking part of Dimitri’s business? We can start by disbursing the money in the bank and we’ll see about the rest later.
He knew that since everything was in Virginia’s name, she’d have to pay when they disappeared, but she was no longer any use to him and he didn’t care if she lived or died, so he nodded and smiled. Betty melted onto his lips and as they kissed, they heard a noise in the corridor, something had just fallen. She was so pitiful that she even felt sorry for her when she imagined that while she was enjoying her money, Virginia was suffering at Dimitri’s hands. It was cruel, but she had to understand that in life, some people have to sacrifice for others. When Richard joined her, she began to kiss him in front of Virginia’s eyes. Virginia no longer felt any pain, because after everything she’d been through with him, the risks she’d taken because of him, this man had so disgusted her. she’d heard what they’d planned to do, and there was no way she was going to be punished for it while she was suffering.
-Since when have you been here, Virginia, and don’t you dare lie to me or I’ll end you right here and now.
-I’ve only just arrived. You know that since you’ve met me, I’ve had two left feet, so I’ve only just arrived and I haven’t heard anything, if that’s what you’re worried about.
Richard nodded, and fearing that he would force her to talk, as he was so good at doing, she almost ran out of there. There was no way she was going to keep this to herself.
Dimitri was ready and waiting for Kira, as it was the day of Paolo’s funeral. She hadn’t been able to pull herself together after the news of his death, and he hadn’t let go of her for a single second, despite the fact that it was difficult for him to see her in such a state. He couldn’t leave her, since Yuri had decided not to keep her any longer. He didn’t know what had happened, because neither of them would tell him. Yuri was at the wheel. He could have sat in front, but he wanted to shake her hand, because the thought of her going to the cemetery was not at all easy on his mind. Dimitri saw a young woman waving for him to stop. He thought he recognized her and it was the first time she’d come without Richard. it was the woman Richard had wanted him to pass off as his sister. he asked Youri to stop but didn’t get out of the car because he knew the world he belonged to, he wanted to reassure himself that she wasn’t accompanied and that it wasn’t to attack him.
-I was alerted to the presence of a young woman in front of the gate but I didn’t want to bother you with it. It’s Virginia, you remember, your fake little sister.
-What’s Dimitri up to?” asked Kira.
He got out of the car without answering her. He walked towards Virginia, who was shaking like a leaf. He wondered if she knew who she really wanted to confront before coming, because it looked like she’d been forced to come.
-May I ask why you’ve been spying on my property for some time, young lady? did Richard send you?
-No, no, he doesn’t even know I’m here and I beg you not to tell him. I’ve come because they’ve decided to do something that will make me suffer. I’m not asking you to help me, just to cancel the paper you signed stating that I had half your property because I was your sister. Richard and Betty are planning to steal money from you with this paper and blame it on me. Please stop them because I didn’t do it.
Dimitri knew Richard was capable of anything, but he didn’t think he’d go so far as to steal this from him. He didn’t want to believe Richard would go so far as to use this document.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
-I thought you were the girl he’d chosen to marry Finn, weren’t you?
-Yes, but for some time now, he’s been rubbing shoulders with a girl who has the same aspirations as him. she wants power and money. she tried to seduce Finn but it didn’t work, so you’re the target but I’m the one who’ll have to pay because the documents are in my name.
-Thank you very much, Virginia. We’re on our way out.
Virginia nodded and left. When they reached the cemetery, Elena and the others were already there. They went over to them and Elena was consoling Vlad. Kira was in so much pain because it should be her consoling her nephew.
-How is he?
-Betty hasn’t arrived yet and the ceremony’s about to start. I don’t even understand how Betty can do such a thing. Even on a day when her son should need her, she doesn’t show up.
-Maybe because she’s thinking about how to steal money from me with this Richard guy. -We’ll talk about it, Finn.
the ceremony began and all was sad? Vlad was now leaning against Finn and had shaken Elena’s hand. Kira was crying in Dimitri’s arms. Some of her acquaintances had come too. When the coffin was laid in the ground, Vlad went to throw the earth, Elena and Kira did the same and finally he was buried. Vlad was inconsolable and so was Kira. For this, Finn and Dimitri vowed revenge on Krouto.
-I think I’ll prepare the adoption papers,” said Kira.
-I want to stay with Kira,” protested Vlad.
She was proud that Vlad had decided to stay with her, she loved him so much she couldn’t bear to stay without him. She loved him as if she’d given birth to him.