Chapter 50 Sarcasm

The next day, Gia and Maximo went to school as usual, but with careful planning, they managed to slip away without drawing anyone's attention. Then they hailed a taxi, directing it toward Alessandro's company office. The twins were confident in their brilliant plan, certain it was foolproof. However, Gia was anxious about how they would gain entry, knowing that no one would allow kids into such a big corporate company. Max, however, assured her that he would find a way. He glanced behind them and noticed a car following. A look of understanding surfaced in his small eyes. To Gia's surprise, when they arrived at AV Enterprises, no one stopped them. In fact, when security informed the receptionist about the twins' arrival, Alessandro's secretary, Lisa, personally came to escort them to his office. She introduced herself and softly asked them to follow her to Alessandro's office. Gia and Maximo glanced at each other, a slight nervousness creeping into their hearts. It all seemed too easy to be real. However, they knew they could handle any challenge when they were together. Maximo firmly took Gia's hand as they followed Lisa. Gia and Maximo, holding each other's hands for support in this apprehensive situation, entered Alessandro's office. Alessandro was seated calmly behind his desk. As they walked in. he stood up and greeted them professionally. "Hello, children!" he said with a warm smile. His eyes sparkled with adoration as he looked at them. Gia smiled back instinctively, but Maximo squeezed her hand, urging her to stay composed. "Mr. Valentino, are you not surprised to see us here?" Maximo asked, furrowing his brow Alessandro chuckled softly. His laughter was a sound that echoed warmly through the room, a rarity that caused Lisa to stare in astonishment. She had worked for him for years and had never seen him laugh before. "Please, take your seats and make yourselves comfortable," Alessandro offered, gesturing towards the plush sofa in the corner of the office. Turning to Lisa, he instructed, "Lisa, please arrange lunch for our important guests today." Gia relaxed upon sensing no threat from Alessandro. She leaned close to Maximo and whispered happily, "See, I told you he's not a bad guy." Maximo signaled her to be quiet, his expression serious. He still couldn't trust the cunning business tycoon; he felt there was something more behind Alessandro's calm facade. "Mr. Valentino, you haven't replied to my question," Maximo said sternly. Alessandro's amusement grew at the boy's bravery and confidence. "I know he email was fake and that it was you who sent it," Alessandro told Maximo honestly. "So you traced my IP address and illegally accessed my account?!" Maximo accused, his annoyance evident. "Just like you unauthorizedly accessed my company's system," Alessandro responded, his gaze turning cold. Maximo was taken aback. No one had ever caught him before. This man seemed to be the first to match his hacking skills. Gia, sensing the tension, looked at Maximo with panic. "What will he do to us, Maximo?" she whispered in feat "Is he going to hand us over to the police?!" Her eyes widened with terrified realization. "Don't worry, I am not going to take any action against you," Alessandro said softly, his smile reassuring as he looked at Gia. Gia finally let out a breath of relief. "Why are you being so generous with us, Mr. Valentino?" Maximo frowned. "If you proof, you can turn us over to the cops," he said, lifting his chin in a challenge. have Gia's mouth fell open at her brother's boldness. Why was Maximo giving this handsome man more ideas about how to deal with hackers when he was letting them go? "Because I know who is a threat to me," Alessandro said, tucking his hands into the pockets of his pants. His bright blue eyes looked intently between the adorable faces of the twins. "And you both are harmless." "Please take a seat, and we can discuss further in comfort," Alessandro insisted gently. Convinced it was not a trap and that they were safe, Maximo and Gia took their seats on the comfortable leather sofa. Then there was a knock on the door, and Lisa entered, pushing it open. Trailing behind her were several waiters wearing uniforms of a famous restaurant, pushing trolleys laden with food. One by one, they served the dishes on the table before the couch where Cia and Maximo were sitting. Maximo couldn't hide his excitement at the sight of his favorite pepperoni pizza, and Gia smiled happily as she saw the spaghetti carbonara. Alongside these dishes, there were platters. of sushi, gourmet cheeses, prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, chorizo, and smoked ham. A silver platter held fresh oysters on ice, and another showcased exotic fruits. Adding to the feast were colorful plates of mini burgers, crispy chicken nuggets, and baskets of golden French fries. Desserts filled another table, featuring an assortment of cupcakes with vibrant frosting, slices of rich chocolate cake, and bowls of creamy vanilla and chocolate ice cream with an array of toppings. For drinks, in addition to Maximo's favorite cold cola and Gia's favorite refreshing strawberry smoothie, there were glasses of milkshakes in different flavors. Freshly squeezed juices, sparkling water, and a luxurious hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows were also available. Gia's eyes widened in surprise as she realized that all their favorite foods and drinks had been ordered by the business tycoon. "How did you know they are our favorites?" Gia beamed, looking at Alessandro with admiration. He never ceased to impress her. Alessandro's lips parted as he began to respond to this adorable princess. But before Alessandro could reply, M interjected, "He has his people following us around the clock. It's not hard for him to figure out what we like and what we don't." Sarcasm laced Maximo's voice, causing Alessandro's expression to turn cold again. Noticing the dangerous shift in the business tycoon's demeanor, Maximo shrank back in fear, while Gia, feeling the same, gripped her brothers arm tightly.