Chapter 147

Vincenzo POV

"I love how you play these games, Charles. Coming into my house and trying to kill my wife? Really?" I walked toward the man tied to the chair, his face disfigured from repeated punches and his fingers chopped off. He was gagged, of course—I didn't want to hear his excuses for trying to harm my wife.

"What was it? The money? How did you even get into my house with all that security, huh?" I watched as he tried to move—was he thinking of running? I couldn't be sure, but I loved the way fear radiated from his face.

He muffled a sound as I gave him a shallow cut across his cheek.

"Is that a cry?" I muttered, leaning closer, locking eyes with the man tied to the chair. "Alright, just nod. That's all I need from you. Who sent you?"

He thrashed, muffling something behind the g