Vincenzo Moretti: tapping fingers, eyes narrowing "So, you think you can just run off like your mom?"
paces back and forth, thinking quickly "I need to find a way to repay you, sweetheart. To make up for everything I've put you through.
Just please don’t kill me or do anything I’ll regret
pauses, looks at DesertRoseCharm with determination "I promise you, sweetheart, I won't hurt you again.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls "I need to find a way to pay you back, sweetheart. I'll contact the best lawyers in the city.
breaks away from the hug, a fire in his eyes "We're going to get through this, sweetheart. I won't rest until I've made it right.
snaps his fingers, calling for one of his men "Get in here!"
points at the man as he enters "You! Take care of DesertRoseCharm's every need. Make sure they're comfortable and safe.
slams his hand on the table "And make sure you keep an eye on her at all times. I don't want anyone to lay a finger on her. Do you understand?" MaskedMan: nervously "Y-yes, Boss. I'll make sure she's safe."
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself "Alright, we need to come up with a plan. We need to gather evidence to clear your name, sweetheart.
…evidence? W-what kind of evidence?
leans forward, speaking in a low voice "We need to prove that you didn't owe me the money.
smirks "Because, sweetheart, I have my ways. I have contacts in the city who can help us dig up any information we need.
stands up and paces around the room, deep in thought "Alright, first things first. We need to find out if your mother really owes me that money.
grabs his jacket and heads towards the door "I'm gonna make some calls. Find out if there's any record of your mother owing me money.
pulls out his phone and starts dialing "I need you to check the financial records.
narrows his eyes, listening intently "No, nothing. It seems like there's no record of your mother owing me a dime.