Chapter 34:Don’t you even care about your father?
He put the phone back in his pocket in front of everyone. His expression did not change during the whole process. He looked calm and confident.
Even Casimiro, who had been in the business world long enough to be used to sudden changes of situation, felt his heart pounding in his chest.
Allyce saw that he didn’t seem worried at all and asked quietly: “Did you call that friend of yours?
Severo looked down, a faint smile in his eyes, pushing errant strands of hair off his forehead to one side as he said, “Yes.
“I’m sorry. You and your friend don’t have to go through this shit for me.” For the first time in a long time, Allyce felt remorse for upsetting Severo.
Surrounded by people, the two men talked to each other as if they didn’t care about the situation they were in.
Casimiro’s heart was about to burst with rage, so he snapped at Allyce again: “Allyce, I’m giving you one last chance. If you stay here, you will remain part of the Delahoz group. I will give you the shares your father left you.
Contempt flashed in Allyce’s eyes – did Casimir assume that all men were like him, thinking only of power and status?
“I don’t care.
Allyce scoffed, finally feeling a sense of freedom and happiness in her heart. Her time in this family had been so suffocating over the years.
“You …” Casimir said, pointing his finger at her, “Don’t you care about your father?Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Allyce was stunned from head to toe and stood still for a moment.
Casimiro saw her standing there in shock and knew he had finally grasped her weakness. He continued: “If you listen to me, I will tell you what prison your father is in, how many years he was sentenced to and when he will be released.
Of Allyce’s fragile childhood memories, the only colourful one worth remembering is that of her father.
His father was his only weakness.
Allyce looked at Severo and clenched her hands into fists, “You …”
He didn’t dare say “go away” out loud, but Severo understood what he meant.
He didn’t need his share, but he had to know what prison his father was in and how much time he had before he got out. She missed him, really missed him.
Her father’s deep-rooted thoughts overcame her feelings for Severo.
Dad was the most important person in her life.
Allyce lowered her head, bit her lower lip and raised her arms, trying to free her hands from him.
However, she was no match for Severus’ strength and he clung to her hand, his eyes an abyss, staring into hers.” Allyce, don’t you dare let go of my hand!”
“Dad is very important to me … Very important …”
He repeated the last two words again, trying to explain to Severo why he had to stay.
“What if I could help you?” Severo’s voice came quietly to her ears.” If I help you find out which prison your father is in, then …”.
Allyce stared at him; she couldn’t believe the look in his eyes.
“It was you who came to me, married me and had the courage to give me your whole life. You can trust me too.
Severo’s voice was mesmerising.
In Allyce’s eyes there was a faint glimmer of doubt – should she trust him?
Casimir saw his plan fail before his eyes and quickly intervened: “Allyce, you’ve been smart since you were a child. Don’t tell me you really want to trust this man who has nothing to offer”.
Allyce looked at Casimir and smiled: “I’d rather believe him than you.
Yes, he preferred to believe Severo rather than Casimiro Delahoz.
At that moment, police sirens blared at the door.
Casimiro’s face changed radically. He turned his head to look at Severo. how could the police come to his house ….. . as Severo did …..
Allyce was also a little surprised.
In this town, the Aybar, Nuncio and Delahoz families were so rich and powerful that hardly anyone dared to offend them. Surprisingly, Severo’s friend had called the police for him in the Delahoz villa.
“Mr. Delahoz, can we go now?” Severo turned his head to Casimiro, whose face was as calm as when he came through the door.
It seemed that he had expected this from the beginning.
“Is Mr. Delahoz here? We received a call about a dispute here …”
A policeman entered with a serious look on his face.
“It’s just a misunderstanding. Casimiro turned to the officer with a smile on his face and waved his hand. The bodyguards quickly dispersed.
The officer looked incredulously at the rapidly retreating bodyguards and then at Severo and Allyce, who stood in the centre, eyeing Casimiro with extreme suspicion.
Severo stepped forward, nodded politely and said, “Thank you, officer. It was just a little misunderstanding. My wife is his granddaughter; of course, I wouldn’t abuse her. Mr. Delahoz was so angry that I thought something might happen to her”.
Severo spoke with such pomposity that the officer who had been suspicious of the situation changed his tone after hearing him”. Under the circumstances, you should all leave”.
Then he turned his head and looked at Severo with respect: “Mr. Betances, you’re going home now, aren’t you?
Allyce turned to look at Severo with surprise. How did this policeman know that his surname was Betances?
Severo saw his confusion and explained quietly: “My friend called the police on my behalf.
Allyce nodded suspiciously.
Severo looked at Casimiro again, his eyes shining with mystery. Then he led Allyce out.
Casimiro waited for all the men to leave and then angrily smashed a pile of things.
A careless mistake that I hadn’t thought of and no one was able to call the police.
“Grandfather, please calm down. Senona stepped forward and helped Casimiro sit down. In a soft voice she reassured him, “Severo was just lucky. Allyce was only fooled by him. After a while he will come to his senses and understand your pain.”
“Do you understand? If I could understand, would I follow that beggar? I only asked her to marry Richie, when have I ever treated her badly?” Casimiro gets angry at the talk of Allyce.
Senona pats Casimiro on the back and tries to reassure him: “There is some secret behind Severo, otherwise how could anyone call the police so easily?
Senona had worked for the Delahoz group for two or three years and knew all the company’s top managers. Her instinct told her that Severo might not be as simple as he seemed.
Casimiro kept silent. Few times in his life had he ever made such a mistake. After this, he too thought that Severo might not be as simple as he seemed.
Casimiro said to him: “Then go and see”.
“Yes, grandfather, I won’t let you down”.
Senona responded gently, her hand still carefully stroking his back, but her mind was far away.
A man who wouldn’t even look at her was being so nice to Allyce. There had to be something wrong with him.
Even if Severo liked Allyce, she would definitely break them up. Allyce didn’t deserve to be happy.