Free The Kiss Of The Don 1 (Romantic Suspense) (The Famiglia Serials) by S.K. Lee

groin? That man was extremely vicious and effective in the streets.
     
    Enzo knew how to fight, but there was no doubts in his mind that Danny would break his neck without even trying. No matter how big his ego was, Enzo had to shut up if he wanted to avoid ending up in a hospital bed.
     
    Danny was losing patience. “Listen. I’m here to help you. I’ve known and worked for your father for 30 years and I’m determined to find out the asshole who killed him. But first, you need to stop with the attitude and get your shit together!”
     
    Enzo couldn’t stand being talked that way.
     
    “Get off me, Danny. I’m not like you guys…” He said, clenching his fists out of frustration.
     
    Danny finally let him go. “I know you’re not and that’s the problem. Listen, we have better things to do than arguing. I came here to ask you one simple question. Take your time before you say anything stupid.”
     
    Enzo readjusted his shirt and his jacket without looking at him. “What is it?”
     
    “Do you want to take over the Famiglia?”
     
    The dreaded question…
     
    Enzo wasn’t surprised, though. He knew the topic would come up sooner or later but he had refused to think about it. All his life, he had avoided the subject and lived like things would continue to be the same forever.
     
    “What did my dad say about that? I mean, he probably told you what to do in case he died, right? I can’t believe he never thought about it. Tell me he had a plan for such a scenario…”
     
    Danny shook his head. “I wish but believe it or not, we never talked about it. Your dad was a great man but he wasn’t perfect – he didn’t prepare for that. There’s no easy solution. The only time he mentioned about his death, he said we had to give you and your sister the freedom to choose your own path.”
     
    The whole situation was totally confusing and scary. Enzo had no idea what he was supposed to do. He was still processing what Danny had just said and struggling to realize that the old man was gone forever.
     
    He was gone without giving any instructions or directions – nothing. Things were going way too fast and Enzo couldn’t accept reality. Less than an hour ago, he was on top of the world. He had a brand new job at the most prestigious bank on Wall Street, he was making loads of money and nothing could stop him.
     
    And now, his world was completely turned upside down. Why did he have to deal with all that? Why him? Why now?
     
    Enzo was slowly entering a stage of denial mixed with anger. “Well, if I’m supposed to choose my own path, then leave me alone. I’m doing fine. I don’t need to take over the family business, what’s the point?”
     
    Danny seemed clearly upset. “So you don’t think your responsibility is to carry on your dad’s legacy? All his hard work and what he has accomplished doesn’t mean anything to you? You just want to turn your back and walk away? That’s pretty selfish in my opinion. Your dad deserves better than an ungrateful son…”
     
    Enzo’s face turned red immediately - Danny had just touched a hot button.
     
    “I’m self-made Danny, do you understand? I’m where I am because of my own effort. I’m not selfish and I don’t have to be grateful. I just don’t understand why I should worry about this business. I have nothing to do with it!”
     
    Danny took Enzo by the arm. “Let’s talk more privately.”
     
    They both walked a bit further and left the rest of the group behind them. Danny turned around to make sure others couldn’t hear them and continued.
     
    “I don’t want to humiliate you in front of other people because I respected your father but you need to change your perspectives, son. Your mindset is completely messed up. You’re delusional. You really think you’re self-made? Look at me. This is really what you believe?”
     
    Enzo didn’t expect such a direct question and seemed confused. “What the hell man! Yes, this is what I