Ellis maintained her composure and responded to Antonietta calmly:
"Antonietta, I didn't tell Vittorio anything."
"You may not have said anything to Vittorio, but he invited the man we were talking about to the mansion. He's in the office now, with my son."
Ellis was stunned by Antonietta's revelation and repeated the words in surprise:
"The same man that...?"
Before Ellis could finish her sentence, Antonietta interrupted her, confirming her suspicions:
"Yes, Ellis. It's him."
"I didn't say anything to Vittorio about this, but you need to tell your son soon, Antonietta."
Ellis averted her gaze and walked towards the office, pondering what her husband and Giuseppe could be discussing. The mystery in the air left her both worried and curious.
***
Vittorio was sitting at his desk, o
