The Heiress' Re Chapter 102

Chapter 102: Chapter 102

Ariana’s POV

I was trying to focus on the computer screen. It was my third day at work and I was doing a good job in learning Dante’s schedule although it was a lot of information to sort out and at so point it make my head spin, but it was worth it.

The door to my office opened without a knock, making

look up with my brows furrowed.

My heart jumped into my throat as my sight fell on Angelo.

He stood there looking at . I couldn’t help but notice a strange look on his face.

"What do you want now Angelo?" I asked. My voice was cold. I didn’t try to hide my irritatio. "Have you co to threaten

again? To tell

to leave?"

He shook his head slowly closing the door behind him. "No Ariana. I didn’t co here for trouble."

"Then why are you here?" I stood up from my desk. I didn’t want to be sitting down while he was standing.

"I want us to talk," he said, taking a step closer. "Please just listen to

for a minute."

I crossed my arms. "I’m listening but make it quick."

He took a deep breath as he looked down at the floor then back at . "Ariana... I... I am sorry."

I just stared at him unable to digest what I was hearing.

"What did you just say?"

"I said I’m sorry," he repeated his voice more softer. "I am sorry for everything I did to you, I’m sorry for cheating on you with your best friend after everything we’ve been through, I know I ssed up big ti."

His words felt like punches even though I knew it was all true. Hearing him say it out loud still hurt.

"I am sorry for the kidnapping," he continued, his voice shaking a little. "Taking Asher... it was the worst thing I have ever done...I was desperate . I just wanted to scare you into leaving and not ssing up my plan to take over Dante’s company. I’m sorry I never ant to hurt him. I am so sorry Ariana for all of it."

I felt a storm of emotions inside .

Anger.

Pain.

Disbelief.

Audacity.

"You’re sorry?" I snapped my voice rising. "You think saying ’I’m sorry’ fixes everything? You think it makes up for the terror I felt when my son was with you guys? You think it makes up for the years of lies? You ruined my life, Angelo! You and my father!"

"I know!" he said, his eyes pleading. "I know I did and I have to live with that every day." I am a different person now Ariana I have changed. I want to make things right. I don’t want us to be enemies... We are still family, you know. Can’t we... can’t we try to be friends? Or at least not hate each other?"

I laughed a harsh, bitter sound. "Friends? You want to be friends? You are only doing this because you’re scared Angelo. You’re scared I will tell Dante your secret. You and I both know that you’re not sorry. You’re just trying to save your own skin."

"That’s not true," he insisted shaking his head. "Yes, I am scared, but trust , my apology is real. I regret what I did. I was a weak greedy man.... Please Ariana, I beg you to just give

a chance to show you I’ve changed.

He looked so sincere and for a second a very small part of

almost believed him.

But I was damned to fall for his words ever again. I am not that gullible woman he use to know.

Just then the door opened again and dante walked in.

"Ariana, I need you to—" he started, then he stopped seeing Angelo, his smile faded. "Angelo. What are you doing in here?"

Angelo imdiately straightened up put on a smooth fake smile. It was amazing how fast he could change.

"Uncle ! I was just welcoming Ariana to the company properly. We had so... past issues to clear up but it’s all good now." He looked back at . "Right Ariana?"

I didn’t say anything. I just looked at him in disbelief.

Liar.

Fucking liar.

"I was just leaving," Angelo said quickly. He walked towards the door. "I’ll see you both at the eting later."

He slipped out of the office, closing the door behind him.

Dante turned to . His expression was concerned and a hint of jealousy. "What was that all about? What did he want?"

I walked around my desk feeling shaky. "It was nothing," I said trying to sound calm. "He just... he wanted to talk."

Dante ca closer putting his hands on my shoulders as he looked into my eyes. "You look stressed. Tell

what is going on."

I let out a slow breath knowing I couldn’t tell him the whole truth, not yet, not without proof.

"He was... apologizing," I said, choosing my words carefully. "For our past... for how our marriage ended. He said he was sorry for everything and asked

to forgive him."

Dante’s eyebrows went up. "Really? That is... surprising."

"I know," I said. "I don’t believe him though.... he can fuck off"

Dante pulled

into a hug, placing a kissed my cheek softly. "Maybe you should consider forgiving him," he said gently.

I pulled back to look at him. "What? Why? After everything he did?"

"People can change Ariana," Dante said. He smoothed my hair. "I know I have, I was full of anger and pride before I t you and you change everything. Angelo... he was young and he made terrible mistakes, but he is my nephew... I still gave him another chance and he’s been loyal so far. I’m not taking side but I believe he’s a better person."

I looked at Dante’s face.

He has no idea what a crook Angelo is. Deep down I knew it was all a pretense. Angelo was up to sothing... he didn’t an all what he said a while ago, it was just another move in his ga. Yet I couldn’t tell Dante that not without sounding paranoid.

Not without evidence.

So I forced a small smile nodding.

"Okay," I said softly. "Maybe you’re right. Maybe people can change. I’ll... I’ll think about it."

Dante smiled "Good. That is my girl." He kissed my forehead. "Now co on. We have that eting to get to."

He took my hand and led

out of the office.