Alessandro's POV.I glanced around, watching another set of people packing my drugs. Three groups of workers came at three different times of the day.The first group consisted of women who weren’t forced but volunteered for the job. The second group was not children, but weaker men. I had never involved children or teenagers in my dealings. I refused to let any child live the terrifying life I did.The third group was my most trusted men. They took over the night shifts due to previous attacks. The others were too vulnerable for the night."Keep moving or get a bullet in your head!" I snapped, slamming my hand on the table in front of me.I wasn’t joking. They knew better than to take my words lightly."You all have less work than the others in over fifty warehouses across the state, so I don’t expect any of you to be slow."I watched as the pace picked up, and they started working harder."There’ll be a reward for anyone who finishes their job first," I said genuinely.That was an e
Alessandro's POV. His grip tightened around my neck, and I could feel the air thinning in my lungs.Ale...ssandro,"I choked, tears slipping down my cheeks."How dare you..." He growled, blood splashing from his mouth. "You poisoned me."More tears filled my eyes at his words. I hadn't poisoned him. I only prepared the meal because Mary said it was his favorite. I was a bit excited while preparing it. I thought he loved it when he started eating, but then he kept vomiting blood."I...didn't poisoned you," I tried to cry out, but his hands choked me harder."You're lying..." He gasped, his words broken by ragged breaths. "If I'm going to die, you're dying with me."His grip tightened further, lifting me above my feet. I couldn't breathe. Every attempt to pry his hand away failed. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks. Was this how I was going to die, without seeing my father again? Suddenly, he released me, and I collapsed to the floor, coughing violently as I rubbed my hand around my neck
Sophia's POV.Terror gripped me at his words. My father was all I had, I couldn't let him get hurt. "No..." I whispered, barely able to breathe. "Please don't hurt my father. I'm begging you. He's all I have—""Enough!" Alessandro's voice cut through the air like ice. It was much colder and harsher than I'd ever heard.A chill ran through my spine and I felt my entire body shake, goosebumps spreading across my skin.I'd thought Alessandro's past actions were monstrous, but the man staring at me with his eyes empty of any emotion was far worse. "No one in more than two decades has ever tried the fucking stunt you pulled last night," He snarled, leaning close. "You've got nerve, Sophia. But I'll make you regret every part of your plan!"Tears streamed down my cheeks, "There was no plan...I didn't want to harm you. I could never think of hurting anyone.""Really?" He scoffed. "How can I believe the words of a desperate woman? You've tried everything to seduce me...and when that didn't
Sophia's POV.The only response I got was my echoing voice in the room."Alessandro," I cried softly, banging my hand on the door.I glanced around the room and could tell that it was empty. The way my voice echoed made it obvious, and when I attempted to walk around, there were no obstructions like furniture."I already told him the truth. Why does he keep punishing me like this?" I cried, running my fingers along the wall.The wall felt decayed, I could feel bits of debris."There's no window here," I murmured, clutching my chest. "How am I going to breathe when the oxygen runs out? I thought Mary was going to talk to him.""Why has he done worse to me?" I questioned, my heart sinking to my stomach. "If he's doing this to me, does that mean he has hurt my father too?""No," I panicked, rushing back to the door. I began pounding my fists on it, but it wouldn't open. "Alessandro, please...open the door," I begged."I can't stay here. Please stop doing this to me," I sobbed, my heart a
Alessandro's POV.She fell back instantly, her eyes, but then her hand reached out to me again.I could have resisted, but in a split second, I grabbed her hand, pulling her up."Ooh!" She whimpered, gripping my shirt with her other hand like her life depended on it.Her face flushed, her boobs pressed against me. Her chest heaved up and down with each heavy breath that escaped her lips. As she looked up at me, there were traces of tears in her eyes that made her look so innocent, and pure. For a moment, I felt worse than the devil for almost letting her fall. But I refused to fall a second time for her pretense.I released her harshly, pushing her away. She stumbled back, barely keeping herself from falling to the floor."Did you feel scared?" I asked, my tone icy. "How did it feel to have your life almost slip out of your hands?"That was how I had felt when every part of my gut twisted, and my lungs tightened, leaving me gasping for air. I'd never felt anything close to fear before
Alessandro's POV.I got to my room, but I couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened. Anything concerning Sophia refused to release its hold on my mind. I kept trying to convince myself, over and over, that I wasn't wrong in punishing her. But a part of me kept doubting it.She seemed almost too innocent, too naive, to attempt poisoning me. Besides, it would have been a foolish move, with so many risks involved. Why would she take such a risk?And where did she even get the poison she supposedly used? She was visibly shaken by what had happened with Micheal's men. I had saved her, and she'd seemed genuinely grateful until she had to ruin it with that sharp little mouth of hers.Poisoning me somewhat made no sense, but no one else had entered the kitchen when she was there. I even recalled her mentioning something about allergies, but I hadn't taken the time to verify anything with my doctor after hearing it was food poisoning. I simply dismissed him."Fuck!" I cursed,
Sophia's POV. My cheeks grew hot at his question. How could he ask something like that?"Answer me," He growled, taking his thumb down my throat.I swallowed hard, my body still shuddering from the intense orgasm. I had never experienced anything like it, and yet, with his presence, I could feel my body heating up again.Why was he doing this, especially after almost killing me earlier? He seemed so irritated at the sight of me this morning. "I...don't know," I stuttered, my lips quivering. "I have...never..." "You've never sucked a man's cock before?" He smirked, clearly amused. "So, mine will be your first.""Yes..."I stammered. "And it'll be your last," He said coldly, his words sending chills down my spine. I couldn't understand him. One moment, he was drawing me into this intense pleasure and the next, he was threatening me. Why was he so confusing?He unzipped his trousers, letting them slide down to his thighs. My eyes widened as I saw his hardness through his boxers. It l
Sophia's POV."Yes, my name is Micheal, and like an angel, I'm here to save you," He uttered, his voice lacing with mischief.My eyebrows furrowed in suspicion."Micheal..." I muttered, finding the name a bit familiar. But I couldn't recall where I had heard it. "I don't know anyone named Micheal. I think you've got the wrong number," I said nervously and tried to hang up."Sophia," His voice boomed through the phone's speaker. "I know you're suspicious and nervous that someone is suddenly offering help. But I genuinely have a way to save you from the hell you're experiencing.""I know what Alessandro is putting you through. That man is a monster," He said, spite dripping from his voice."How do you know Alessandro?" I questioned, refusing to let my guard down."I am a victim of his evil. I know the horrible things he's capable of," The man replied, his voice shaking with anger. "What...did he do to you?" I stammered."He...he killed the love of my life," He revealed, sending shiver
Author's POV. Laura was in one of the guest rooms, laying on the bed while scrolling through her phone. After her conversation with Alessandro, she nonchalantly began watching internet videos. She wasn't bothered about anything because Alessandro would never hurt her. He had always had this soft spot for her, and she was going to take full advantage of it. As she kept watching the videos, the door to the guest room suddenly opened. She looked away from her phone and saw Mary. "Oh God, what is this old hag doing here again?"Laura muttered, rolling her eyes. "What did you just call me?" Mary demanded, looking extremely offended. "I called you an old hag and I'm sure you heard me properly. You all should stop making me repeat myself constantly. It's getting annoying, $She snapped, glaring at Mary. Mary clenched her fists and walked angrily to her. She clambered on the bed and grabbed Laura's hair. Without hesitation, Laura dropped her phone aside and grabbed Mary's hair as well.
Author's POV. Alessandro stood in a warehouse with one of his men tied to a chair, bleeding from almost every part of his body. Alessandro was visibly angry, pointing a knife at him. "If you do not want me to end you, you will tell me the truth. I'm trying to settle things and remove every parasite in my business before I move on. You know a lot of things that is going to help me in doing that, so you better start talking!" Alessandro growled. "I don't know," He cried. "I am innocent. I have told you the truth boss. I don't know anything about the secret gang." Alessandro gritted his teeth in anger. He had been with Frank for the past two hours, and Frank had been so adamant to speak up. Despite how much he had threatened Frank with his family, he had refused to say the truth. "Frank, I'm not going to repeat myself. What do you know about the secret group that has been trafficking women, embezzling my money, and selling my drugs without permission?" Alessandro sneered."Sir, I'm
Author's POV. After blocking him, she switched off her phone and kept it in the pocket of her jean trouser. She stepped out of the elevator and dragged her suitcase to the sitting room.Laura was still there, leaning against the couch as if waiting for her. They exchanged a few glares before Sophia headed to the door without a word. Suddenly Laura called her name, causing her steps to come to a halt. Sophia turned to her with an irritated expression. "What do you want from me? I'm leaving. Isn't this what you want?" Sophia spat angrily. "Yes, you are doing exactly what I want," Laura grinned, happy that Sophia was so easy to fool."I want that pendant on your neck," Laura demanded, extending her hand. "Pendant?" Sophia gasped, reaching for the pendant on her neck. She was angry at Alessandro but couldn't give this to someone else."What do you want it for?" Sophia demanded. "I want it because I'm sure Alessandro gave it to you, and you do not deserve anything from him. I'm his
Author's POV. Sophia felt astounded and confused. Why was Alessandro's friend calling herself his fiancée? It made absolutely no sense. "What do you mean by that? Alessandro only mentioned you as his childhood friend and that you'll help him in starting up a company. He never mentioned that there was anything other than a cordial relationship between both of you," Sophia said, trying to stay calm. "Who the fuck are you anyways to question whether we have a cordial or romantic relationship? Are you a whore who doesn't know her place?" Laura questioned, staring disgustingly at Sophia. Sophia was deeply insulted by her words. How could Alessandro keep her identity from Laura? "Who are you? If you can't answer my question then I want you out of this mansion!" Laura yelled, pulling her back to reality. "I'm his girlfriend!" Sophia snapped back. "Girlfriend? Are you delusional or what?" Laura spat, her gaze boring at Sophia. She scrutinized her intently and noticed the pendant on he
Sophia's POV. I continued twirling my tongue around his cock, making him release more moans. "Go faster!" Alessandro commanded, pulling my hair harder.I went faster, sucking him more relentlessly. My tongue twirled around it as my life depended on it, and my hands moved more rapidly around his thickness, caressing it."Yes, good...so good!!!" He laughed.His cock began swelling in my mouth as he was getting to his edge. I whimpered as my tongue swirled more mercilessly around his shaft.He released a primal moan and came straight into my mouth. I thought of spitting out his cum once it entered, but it tasted a bit better than I thought. I slowly pulled his cock from my mouth and gulped it.Some of his cum splashed on my face, and I wiped every bit of it and put the droplets in my mouth."Does it taste that good?" Alessandro asked, his voice deeper than the sea."It tastes better than I anticipated," I grinned, moving up to him and bringing my lips closer to his."Do you want a tast
Sophia's POV.Despite how Alessandro reacted to my suggestion, I still felt that he was hurt and was simply pretending, so I wouldn't get her. Although I was in his arms, enjoying his warmth, I could feel his troubled breaths.I shouldn't have let my emotions influence my reasoning. I had just let my father achieve his aim. I knew something broke in Alessandro tonight, and it was my fault.Why did I have to ruin the great time we had with my father's influence? Why couldn't I just—"Birdie, you should sleep already," He whispered, wrapping his arms a bit tighter around me. "I told you that I'm not upset with you."I didn't want him to get more worried so I just kept silent and pretended to be asleep. I felt him slowly pull himself from me, making my head slip onto the pillow. I could sense that he was looking down at me but I didn't move an inch. "She's asleep, that's great," He whispered, covering me up with the duvet. He sighed loudly and slipped out of the bed, leaving me there.
Author's POV. "What?" Alessandro gasped, looking baffled. He didn't understand why she was making such a request. He knew she wasn't in approval of his mode of making money, but he never expected her to just make such a demand. "Sophia, I don't understand," He shook his head. Sophia couldn't hold back anymore, "I just want to have a normal life. A life where we can walk through the park without guards hovering or tailing us every time. I want people to know that you are mine.I'm tired of always looking over my shoulder, wondering whether someone is going to kill me or you. I want us to live in a world without issues,""That world doesn't exist, birdie," he countered, his voice firm yet gentle."Yes, it does," Sophia asserted, more tears slipping down her cheeks.She moved close to him and cupped his face in her hands."People around the world are living without so much apprehension. I know that this seems very sudden, but I can't keep living this way," She confessed, her heart sin
Sophia's POV."What?" I gasped, utterly defeated.What was happening to my father? Had he just lost his sense of reasoning or was this a toxic trait I hadn't noticed in the past?How could he ask me to pick between him and Alessandro? Why couldn't I just have both of them in my life? Why was he so insistent on ruining our relationship."Father..." my voice cracked. "This is totally absurd and I won't stand for it. I'm going to my old room right now, and I don't want to disturbed. I'll stay there until this is healed."As I turned my back on him, he barked, "You have to make a choice Sophia. You're my princess, my art queen, not some sex toy he could play with!"I slowly turned to him, clearly fed up with his tantrums."I'm not Alessandro's sex toy. I'm the woman he loves, his girlfriend," I asserted. "In the past if you had made this demand, I would have chosen you. But after this..."I trailed off, touching my face."I don't think so!" I spat, glaring at him. "You aren't even remorse
Sophia's POV.I stood there staring at my father in utter disbelief. I was wondering if this was a nightmare or something else. The father I loved would never lay his hands on me. I was so shocked that he just slapped me without showing any remorse. He was acting like it was his right to hurt me because I was in love with someone who supposedly ruined our lives. But he should know that Alessandro did not ruin our lives. We were the ones that got involved indirectly with him. Ryan was the one who damaged everything. If he hadn't deceived me, then Father wouldn't have helped me by taking that loan. We would have been happy and free by now. Alessandro did not cause this. He was just doing what anyone who was being owed would do. It was business. I wished my father could understand this but right now, I couldn't stand the sight of him."I don't know what that bastard has done to you. Maybe he has given you one of his drugs that has unfortunately damaged your brain," Father accused, h