Chapter 83

SERA’S POV  I inhaled sharply, my breath shaky, but I forced myself to stand tall. My legs trembled, and the flood of fragmented memories threatened to overwhelm me. But I couldn't show weakness—not in front of the Godfather.  The man who’d brought me here stood silently to the side while Godfather and his men watched me. Godfather's eyes were intense, like they could see right through me. I felt exposed, but I didn’t look away.  "You know why you’re here, Marilyn—or should I say Sera?" he asked, a dark grin playing at the corners of his mouth.  The word revenge made my heart race. That was what they thought I was here for, but they were wrong. Before I could think of revenge, I needed to remember who I was.  I straightened my back and met his gaze. "Yes. I’m here for revenge."  "Good," Godfather said, his smile never leaving his face. "Then you’ll do as I say. No mistakes. I get what I want, and you get your revenge."  I nodded, trying to mask the unease gnawing at my insides. I could