Chapter 48

• "It's a bit complicated, Gabriella, my family is connected to the mafia but not in the way that you think," Sebastian explained.
• "What do you think I think about this?"
• "My family has been on the side helping them launder their money, but we're not part of their criminal activities," Sebastian added quickly, his eyes pleading for understanding. "We've been trying to get out of it for years, but it's not easy. They have a hold on us, and we can't just walk away."