Don Farina was waiting in the grand hall when they arrived, his face ashen, his eyes locking on Arabella. When Matteo stepped forward, the girl trembling in his arms, he saw the moment the man's world shattered. The proud Don collapsed, his composure crumbling at the sight of his daughter—covered in blood, in shock.

Don Farina reached out, pulling Arabella into his arms as he wept. Her sister Serena sat on a nearby sofa, tears streaming silently down her face.

Matteo's heart clenched. He had seen men cry before—but it was different when it was a father losing his wife, a man losing his partner. Still, he had to be the strong one now. He had to hold it together.

Don Farina looked up at him, grief and gratitude mingling in his eyes. "You have my thanks, Matteo. You saved my daughter. You saved my blood. From now on... you will be her head of security."

Matteo gave a solemn nod, his voice low but firm. "Thank you, Don. I give you my word—I'll protect her. I swear it."