"Because I had to," he said quietly.
"Had to?" I felt my anger flare hotter.
"You don't understand—"
"Then make me understand!" My voice rose. "You partnered with Vincent. You worked with him for over a year. And after he died, you took over everything." I moved closer to him. "You also worked with his brothers, didn't you? Mario, Stefano, Giovanni, you worked with all of them."
Lorenzo's jaw tightened, but he nodded. "Yes. I worked with them."
"Of course you did." I laughed. "And they were all trying to take Vincent's properties from Elena and Maliya."
"That's just business. They want what they're owed—"
"Wait." I stopped, a realization hitting me. "Hold on. You were the one instructing them. You were telling Vincent's brothers what to do regarding his properties."
Lorenzo didn't
