**GRACIE**
Mr. Angelini's estate was even more impressive in daylight- sprawling grounds, immaculate gardens, the kind of old money that didn't need to announce itself.
Gabriel's hand was warm and steady on my lower back as we were led into his study. The old man sat behind a massive mahogany desk, but he stood when we entered, his eyes moving between us with sharp assessment.
"Mrs. Leon." He nodded to me. "I'm glad Gabriel brought you."
We were still working on getting to know each other. It hadn’t even been a year since I found out that he was my real father…
"Thank you for seeing us, Mr. Angelini."
"Sit, both of you." He gestured to the chairs across from him. "We don't have much time before the meeting tonight, so I'll be direct. Angelo Moretti is making a play for power, and he'
