Chapter 17

When I turned around, I saw Antonia standing behind me. She was wearing a white dress, and her makeup was exquisite. She looked like she was waiting for someone. I almost forgot that I had leaked Marco's whereabouts to her, so she was probably here to do a stakeout until he appeared. My spirits immediately lifted when I thought about how I had just gotten three million dollars from her. I smiled as I greeted her. "Long time no see." Antonia's face contorted into a hateful expression before she said, "I didn't think you would come back." She approached me and grabbed my wrist harshly. "You must be feeling so smug, Regina," she hissed into my ear. "You're the only one in Stefano's heart now. He doesn't want me anymore. Papa also didn't make me the successor." My good mood immediately soured at her words. My smile faded away as I calmly took a step back. "I already told you, Antonia. You'll never have what doesn't belong to you." Nonno had established The Rosas for Mamma from the