Chapter 19
Damian's POV
(Flashback)
I took a long whiff of the aroma stemming from the nicely cooked steak. I haven't had this much peace of mind in years. After how many decades, I have finally tasted what it feels like again.
All my life I have been robbed of victory many times by that bastard, Mateo De Luca. Sometimes, I regret not meeting Isla years ago. I have turned down invitations from the De Luca family a lot of times. I always felt like a loser in the presence of Matteo and Father always makes sure that he made me feel that way.
I never knew that Isla, the princess of the De Luca family would be my ace, my queen. It made my heart rejoice everytime I receive reports that Mateo is in pain. He is now constantly snapping at everyone and could barely focus at work. My arch neme
