Chapter 15

I never would have guessed that Marco would terminate his adoptive relationship with Grandpa. I looked up at him and saw my own shocked image reflected in his eyes. On the other hand, Marco seemed to be amused by my reaction. He gently pinched my cheek like he always did in the past. "Wait." My voice was colored with disbelief as I pushed his hand away. "Are you being serious? Do you understand the consequences of your decision?" Marco leisurely retracted his hand before he answered, "Of course. I'm no longer the successor of the Scapuzzi family. I'm simply one of Mr. Scapuzzi's subordinates." "You—" Marco continued and didn't allow me to get a word in, "That's not important, Gina. Mr. Scapuzzi still has you. The role of successor of the Scapuzzi family can belong to you too." I wouldn't be surprised if Grandpa did name me as the successor of the Scapuzzi family, but I never would have thought that Marco would willingly give up the role of his own accord. The Scapuzzis were the