Chapter 43: Chapter 43

Lorenzo's stock price dropped, some shareholders were threatening to withdraw their shares which were enough to drive Carla to the edge. She had it investigated and found out nothing.

She was still sulking when the telephone rang, she picked up with a shattered face of doom. The phone was flying across the room in a feat of rage.

Ceramics was shattered on the floor which had the security guards running over to clean the mess.

She was gulping a bottle of whiskey to satiate her anger. Who could have done it? Things were fine a few days ago. Now her company was losing partnership. Someone sabotaged her products.

With her back turned she ransacked her brains for answers and she found no flaws except the warning from Alvin Reagan. 'Damn it' she exclaimed reaching for her cellphone dialing Dante's number.

" Come over now" she snapped then hung up pacing while the janitor finished his business and left to escape her wrath. He hasn't gone far when she yelled at him.

" Get out or you're fired you piece of trash" that was it as the man sprinted off. He loved his job too much to risk it.

With widened eyes Dante entered her office to see her in a mess: her straight auburn hair was disheveled due to her running her hands on it, her clothes were drenched in sweat, her makeup was smudged. She was a total disaster then his eyes darted to the bottle of whiskey on the table and that riled him up as he snapped.

" You've been drinking when we have a deadline to meet? What's wrong with you? She glared at him standing in front of him in anger.

" You've killed me, Dante. Mom worked hard for this company. I know you own a big law firm in Italy but this is all I had and you had to rip it from me because of some puppy love. I told you to stay away from her. soon I won't have a job to cater for myself. Is that what you want? For me to be a job seeker? Dante! She roared running a hand through her in confusion.

" Of course not. What are you talking about? What has Kate got to do with the company? Carla, talk to me" he persuaded holding her hands.

" The company's stock price dropped today, our products were sabotaged with my million dollar shipment lost at sea. I'm finished basically. This is all I had. It won't take long for us to be out of business. Soon the shareholders will withdraw their shares one after the other. Are you satisfied? Mom's sweat will be wasted. No legacy for her. " She finished as he clenched his hands into a fist in fury.

" He can't do that? Carla, it's not possible. I didn't do anything I'll make this right believe me. Omg," he coerced muffling his hands then stormed out of the office while Carla ran after him with the fear of the unknown. Maybe she didn't want him to confront Alvin as that was a bad idea.

" Dante, you'll go nowhere cos this is all your fault. You did this not him. You fell for a woman, a married woman. Someone who didn't seek your help. I hope it was worth it cos I'm not going to sit back and watch you destroy my mother's legacy cos I'm not as wealthy as you are. I don't have my own foundation to sustain me hell I don't have a reputation either. You'll do the right thing by leaving that bitch alone or I'll make you " she threatened which had him halting. Carla's floor was a private floor with guards only. So they had their privacy.

" Did you just threaten me, Carla? I said I'll fix it. Leave this to me. You're not the only one having problems okay? My foundation too. He bidding for it. You didn't tell me he was a mafia" he retorts with searing anger

" It's just a rumor. He's a legit business. An ambiguous one. He knows the right places to hit a person that no one dares to cross him. Alvin Reagan is a sly, cunning fox. There's nothing he can't do. You've to stay away from him" she warned shuddering at the idea of having him as an enemy. He just delivered a fatal blow to her company.

" Then I'll make him pay. I'll be the one to bring him to justice. He dealt with the wrong guy" Carla just laughed at him like he was a dead man.

" David Wilson is his rival and a mafia yet he can't compete with Alvin Reagan. He may not be a mob but he knows mobs. Go and apologize to him while I'm been nice. Stay the heck away from that lady. There are prettier girls in the city" she finished thinking of ways to send him back to Italy.

Naomi was on her to their office when she heard them talking then hid behind a wall to eavesdrop on their conversation.

" She's the best woman I have had. She brought out an emotion I thought was gone. She swept me off my feet with her kisses and caresses. I know it's selfish but I want her. And there's no other way to achieve it without a divorce" he snapped pacing

Carla's eyes widened " you've slept with her? Dante Lorenzo are you crazy? I can't believe this." She sputtered dazed.

" It was a one-time thing okay? I didn't know she was married. I stayed this long to find her. Now that she's ready to be with me, I can't jeopardize it. I've never felt this way for a long time. I'm in love with this girl and I'm not letting her go" he finished walking out on her while Naomi ran back pretending to wait for an elevator which Dante didn't notice.

Naomi squinted her eyes and pressed her phone. She marveled at the revelation. Dante was Kate's one-night stand.

Carla froze up giving up the idea of persuading him which led to the very person that will listen to her Kate Reagan.