Chapter 52. Rafael Refuses to Help Him

Rafael Moretti came to visit him late in the night when the whole family was about to retire to their rooms. Since they didn’t favor him much, his dad went to bed without interacting with him. Matteo’s mom offered him dinner, but Rafael politely declined. Marcello hated the sight of him and went away to his room, leaving Matteo and Marco with him.

“Matteo, how’s your business going?” asked Rafael in his raspy voice, his shrewd eyes watching his every move. Matteo knew his cousin well. He couldn’t tell him the facts.

“I’m managing somehow. The local MC gang is bothering us.”

“Why don’t you join me?”

“No, bro. I was thinking of helping Dad here if Don would release me willingly. After the wedding, I was planning to meet him to plead for my release. I promise I’ll never break the sacred code of silence, the Omertà. Will you help me, please?” asked Matteo hopefully.

“It doesn’t work that way, Matteo. I’ve branched out, but I will help Don financially. Whene