Chapter 69

• Ellis sat in the car, accompanied by the security guards, her heart heavy with worry. They arrived at the building of her apartment, and she said goodbye to Mauricio and entered the elevator. As she entered her home, a wave of sadness engulfed her, and she felt an overwhelming urge to cry.
• Then, a delicious aroma wafted from the kitchen, capturing Ellis' attention. She made her way there and, to her surprise, found Vittorio dressed in a navy blue suit, cooking for her. Or rather, at that moment, he was finishing assembling a dish. The mafia boss turned towards the counter and found Ellis standing there, looking at him in shock.
• "Excuse me," said Vittorio, removing his apron as he said, "I came to bring food for you because I believed you would be hungry."