Yala’s POV She took a deep breath before responding. "He said he wasn't going to allow me to stand in Charles Ricci's way, because if he did, he'd run over me like a hit-and-run car, and our whole family would end up paying the price. At the time, I didn't understand what it was about, but now I do. He wants to buy this place, so he's trying to leave you without any resources and..." "And he's practically threatening you," I interrupted, enraged, slamming my fists on the office desk. "That bastard never ceases to amaze me, but I'll settle this with him right now," I said and started towards the exit. She stepped in front of me. "Yala, for God's sake, you can't confront Charles Ricci! You know very well that the two of you don't get along. He could destroy you for even daring to set f

