The question hit Enrico like a cold splash of water. He opened his mouth to respond, but Gabriella cut him off, her voice sharp and unyielding. “If you’re planning to discard her, you’re mistaken,” she warned. “That won’t be accepted. You can’t just push people aside whenever they become inconvenient.”
Enrico clenched his jaw, frustration rising at the implication. “It’s not about discarding her,” he protested, his voice low. “The situation with Carmen is… complicated.” He hesitated, glancing briefly toward the building, where Isabella was inside. “She’s been kept close because of the potential danger. If any of our rivals knew she had connections to the Saviano family, they might try to exploit that.”
Gabriella’s eyes softened with a hint of understanding, but her expression remained fi
