Victoria Bella Volkov:I was in the same room with Cassandra, and she was helping me with a soft back massage.“You do this so well…”“Yeah… Nikolai taught me.”“You know, I…” I said, sitting up. “I saw a lot of headlines about you. The D’Angelo daughter.” I said, and she looked at Sharon, requesting she leave the room.“Hmm. I'm sorry I had to ask her to leave. This is a sensitive topic for me. As you know, I was abused by people I thought were family. I lost my first baby…” Tears started to well up in her eyes.“I didn’t even know I was pregnant. It’s crazy because it was my adopted brother’s child, and he…”“Hey, I’m sorry I brought that up,” I said, gently. “Me too. I was abused. My adopted sister, Marianne, stole the trash of a boyfriend, and you know…”“Yeah… Vincenzo told us what happened. I’m sorry… it happened to you!” She said, going to wash her hands.“It’s okay… It’s not your fault. I’m healing.”“And I’m healed,” she added, and we both laughed at that.My phone buzzed, an
Victoria Bella Volkov:“Tiger, are you going to drive me to the supermarket?” I asked, trying to hide the disappointment in my voice as I noticed the tension in his expression.He shook his head. “No, I'm already running late. Why don’t you go with one of the guards, hmm? Just... don’t leave without security.”I pouted a little but nodded. “Fine. Can’t believe you're not taking me. But I’ll manage. I’ll leave now...”“I’m sorry, babe. I really wish I could, but this meeting... I’m already ten minutes behind. Please, just be careful,” he said, kissing my forehead before I turned to go.I stepped outside, the air crisp as I headed to the supermarket. It wasn’t far from the estate, just a quick errand for some fruit. It wasn’t like we didn’t have fruit at home, but I craved something different.As I walked through the aisles, my phone buzzed in my pocket. A text from Vincenzo.I love you, baby...I smiled, my heart warming, but the calm was short-lived.A sound. A shift in the air, like
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:"Alright… to the left!" I instructed the construction team.The new project was underway—a major road for a remote village. We were so far from the city, and the heat was unbearable. Even the AC in the car couldn't cool me down."At this point, I want a sign that says 'Slow Down,'" I added, knowing the road would lead to a dusty area. Accidents were common here, so a warning was necessary."Boss, you should take a break and have lunch. It's past time, and we're almost done for the day," Evelyn suggested. I nodded, checking my wristwatch.It had been a while, and Little Mouse still hadn’t answered her phone. I dialed again, but the call wouldn’t go through. I figured it was a network issue and decided not to try again."Instant noodles?" I raised an eyebrow as Evelyn placed them on the table."Finding real food here is impossible, boss. I don’t know why we’re even here. You should have let the Construction Manager handle this. It's so hot... there isn’t a single
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:“Mum, I want everyone to stay put. I’ve spoken with Victoria, and it seems like something is wrong.”“I found out where she is. She’s in a deserted warehouse, not too far from here—probably about a 40-minute drive.”“Yeah, that’s the same place you mentioned. I feel like she’s being held captive, and I’d bet 100 bucks it’s that stupid Luciano.”“All right, Dante. Be careful, okay…” my mother said, pulling me into a hug.“I’m going with you,” Cassandra said, but I shook my head.“No, I need to go alone.”“No, I’m not allowing that,” she said firmly. “I’m saying this as the Don’s wife. Let’s go!”The drive to this place was nerve-wracking. My guns were ready. Cassandra didn’t like the idea of going alone, so she insisted on coming with me.The plan was simple: she’d stay inside. If anything went wrong, she was to come out.As soon as I arrived, the darkness and silence of the place hit me. I knew my wife wouldn't willingly stay here. Hell, even if she weren’t my
Victoria Bella Volkov:A family celebration was happening today. I was in my room, feeling nauseous.My baby was five months along now, and this had to be the best experience of my life. Having a doctor for a husband was a unique kind of blessing. Vincenzo handled my check-ups, prescribed medications, made sure I had a good day, and constantly reminded me to eat fruits, especially those rich in vitamin C.Juliet and Christopher had come over for the family celebration.What was the celebration about again? Oh, right. It was for Vincenzo—him officially reuniting with the family.Don Nikolai was returning today too, and the house was bustling. Everyone seemed busy with something. I stayed in the room with Juliet.“So... we went for a scan, and guess what? We’re having twins!” she announced, her eyes sparkling.“Oh my God, Juliet! Twins? That’s beautiful! I can’t believe it! I envy you so much!” I pulled her into a warm hug.“I’m going to miss you, Juliet. I can’t believe you and Christo
Vincenzo Dante Volkov: “How does it feel getting back into the medical field?” Little Mouse asked as she helped me with my tie. “Not much has changed. I'm still me, Little Mouse,” I replied, pulling her closer and kissing her belly bump. “The twins will miss you!” she pouted, and I chuckled softly. “Come on… I'll be back in no time. Besides, you're also heading to Prime Estates, so we're both busy! I mean, you could stop working…” “No way. I'm not stopping. I love working—I love the feeling of being a powerful woman,” she said, strolling behind me as we left the room. “Alright, Little Mouse. I love you.” “Why did you say it like that? So plain… boring…” “Boring? Oh my goodness… You are the air I breathe, the reason I live. My lord!” “What!? Your lord? Stop…” She laughed, throwing her head back. “My queen. My light, my world… my everything.” I gave her a playful smile and kissed her neck. “I love you Tiger…” “Ohh baby…You are my oxygen!” “Bye!!.” She waved at me as I left t
Victoria Bella Volkov:Becoming the Director of Prime Estates was a twist in my life I hadn’t anticipated. Yet, here I was, navigating the corporate world while managing my Bella bump. Evelyn, ever dependable, was a lifeline, ensuring that things ran smoothly while I worked tirelessly to set everything in its rightful place.Vincenzo would be proud of me. I was sure of it.“Thank you so much, Mrs. Volkov. You’ve truly brought remarkable changes,” one of the board members said as I escorted him to the elevator.“Oh, we’re just getting started. Only the best lies ahead,” I replied with a confident smile.He nodded, grinning. “How did Mr. Vincenzo land himself such a pretty doll?” he said, glancing pointedly at my belly.I raised a brow, my tone turning icy. “I’m no doll, sir. But I can tell you where to find one.”“Oh?”“Try a dollhouse,” I said smoothly as he stepped into the elevator.The doors slid shut, and I walked back to my office, barely stifling the irritation bubbling within m
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:“Hello,” a soft knock sounded on the office door before it opened. The President’s daughter, Clara, stepped in, flashing a practiced smile.“Vincenzo,” she greeted, her tone overly familiar.I didn’t look up immediately, finishing my note before setting my pen down. “You’re late, Clara. That was not the agreement I had with your father.”Her smile faltered.I picked up the intern files from my desk and handed them to her. “Choosing you over other, more deserving candidates because of your father’s influence is already something I wasn’t comfortable with. Don’t give me a reason to regret it.”Straightening my suit, I walked toward the door. As I passed her, I paused and said, “Rule number one: when I move, you move. No exceptions. Get to work.”She blinked, opening her mouth to speak, but I didn’t let her.“Rule number two,” I continued, “as an intern, you’re here to learn, not to coast on your last name. You’ll observe and assist with patient documentation, foll
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:Some things never change. I was in my office, going through files and preparing for the next patient. The door opened, and a woman stepped in, followed by a man who looked like he didn’t want to be here.“Good afternoon,” I said, motioning for them to sit. “I’m Dr. Vincenzo. How can I help today?”“My name is Gloria,” the woman said, her voice shaky. “This is my husband, Daniel. We, uh, just came in for some tests.”I nodded, looking at their files. “Alright, I see the test results are in. Let’s go over them.”She sat up a little straighter, her hands folded tightly in her lap. “Is something wrong?”I took a deep breath, keeping my tone calm. “Gloria, one of the tests shows you have an infection—it's a sexually transmitted infection.”Her face went blank for a second, like she didn’t quite understand what I said. “What? No… that can’t be right.”The man, Daniel, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. Gloria looked at him, her voice growing a little more anxious. “Da
Victoria Bella Volkov:"Hello, Miss Volkov," Clara mumbled, setting something on the table. She gave a curt nod to Vincenzo before leaving without another word."Well, that was... brisk," Vincenzo said, raising an eyebrow as he opened the container. "Did you bring me food because you wanted an excuse to check on me?"I smirked. "In your dreams! I just thought you might appreciate a meal." I wandered around his office, glancing at a few things. "It smells just like you—warm and inviting." I stopped and turned to him. "Anyway, I'm heading home now. I love you.""Oh, baby, I love you too," he said, pulling me in for a soft kiss.I left the hospital with a smile. Let me tell you, at least two nurses couldn’t stop staring at me.I was sure they thought Vincenzo was single. How dare he look so handsome? A flicker of annoyance bubbled up inside me, though I guess I was just being paranoid.Once in the car, I sighed, wishing he could stop working altogether. I wanted him to myself—only to mys
Victoria Bella Volkov:"I think this little boy wants to come out so fast!" I muttered, rubbing my baby bump. I was in just my underwear, lying on Tiger's lap."Yeah, I can't wait to kiss them," Vincenzo replied, scrolling through his phone. He wasn’t paying much attention to me."Hey, are you looking at or texting a girl? Why are you acting so busy?" I said, pinching his leg."I am busy, and I'm not texting any girls. Why would I text a girl when you're here?" he asked, kissing my head. "Alright... I'm just trying to get some vital information from the President's daughter, Clara.""I knew it!" I half-yelled, sitting up. "I knew that girl was going to be a hard time for me and you...""Easy, easy, cupcakes." He put down his phone. "I'm just trying to set things right. I have nothing to do with that blonde girl.""You sure...?""I’m as sure as my name!"Vincenzo left a few minutes later to take his night bath, while I stayed on the balcony, watching the stars. That seems to be my favo
Vincenzo Dante VolkovThe room was dimly lit, the air thick with smoke and the unshakable scent of betrayal. Power-hungry men sat around the table, their shadows stretching across the walls like predators circling prey."Are you accusing me of ordering the destruction of your properties and goods?" the President asked, his voice steady but his gaze sharp. I exhaled slowly, meeting his eyes with an unreadable expression."If you claim to have left the world of power, shouldn’t the loss of illegal weapons mean nothing to you?" he added, leaning back in his chair, his tone laced with challenge."Ah," I murmured, tilting my head slightly. "I see where this is going. But tread carefully… Don’t forget, I’m the reason—""You’re not the reason, Mr. Volkov," he snapped, cutting me off. "The reason I’m the President isn’t because of you or the power your family handed me. No, it’s because I chose this. I had the zeal, the drive, to become who I am!"I let a small, cold smile creep across my fac
Victoria Bella Volkov“How did it go?” I asked, pouring him a glass of champagne.“Good,” he replied, his short answer laced with heavy anger.“Someone’s mad... What happened?”“Babe, I don’t want to stress you. Well, it’s just… A child died in my hands. Not that it’s the first. I mean, I’ve killed people, but…” He sighed, taking a sip of the drink.“Hmm. Guilt, huh? What about the President’s doll? Was she good?”“Mmm, I don’t know. We can say fair. I had a meeting with the father—not a meeting. I gave him a warning. He can’t bring me back to that…”“Hey, listen. Mafia or not, you’re still you! An amazing killer man. So cheer up. And someone dying on you? It’s still part of the job!”“Yeah… I forgot,” he chuckled slightly and leaned on my big belly bump. “I can’t wait for our babies. They’re going to be amazing…”“I know. Just like us!”He placed his hand gently over my belly, a soft smile breaking through his otherwise hardened expression. His touch was warm, grounding me in the mom
Vincenzo Dante Volkov:“Hello,” a soft knock sounded on the office door before it opened. The President’s daughter, Clara, stepped in, flashing a practiced smile.“Vincenzo,” she greeted, her tone overly familiar.I didn’t look up immediately, finishing my note before setting my pen down. “You’re late, Clara. That was not the agreement I had with your father.”Her smile faltered.I picked up the intern files from my desk and handed them to her. “Choosing you over other, more deserving candidates because of your father’s influence is already something I wasn’t comfortable with. Don’t give me a reason to regret it.”Straightening my suit, I walked toward the door. As I passed her, I paused and said, “Rule number one: when I move, you move. No exceptions. Get to work.”She blinked, opening her mouth to speak, but I didn’t let her.“Rule number two,” I continued, “as an intern, you’re here to learn, not to coast on your last name. You’ll observe and assist with patient documentation, foll
Victoria Bella Volkov:Becoming the Director of Prime Estates was a twist in my life I hadn’t anticipated. Yet, here I was, navigating the corporate world while managing my Bella bump. Evelyn, ever dependable, was a lifeline, ensuring that things ran smoothly while I worked tirelessly to set everything in its rightful place.Vincenzo would be proud of me. I was sure of it.“Thank you so much, Mrs. Volkov. You’ve truly brought remarkable changes,” one of the board members said as I escorted him to the elevator.“Oh, we’re just getting started. Only the best lies ahead,” I replied with a confident smile.He nodded, grinning. “How did Mr. Vincenzo land himself such a pretty doll?” he said, glancing pointedly at my belly.I raised a brow, my tone turning icy. “I’m no doll, sir. But I can tell you where to find one.”“Oh?”“Try a dollhouse,” I said smoothly as he stepped into the elevator.The doors slid shut, and I walked back to my office, barely stifling the irritation bubbling within m
Vincenzo Dante Volkov: “How does it feel getting back into the medical field?” Little Mouse asked as she helped me with my tie. “Not much has changed. I'm still me, Little Mouse,” I replied, pulling her closer and kissing her belly bump. “The twins will miss you!” she pouted, and I chuckled softly. “Come on… I'll be back in no time. Besides, you're also heading to Prime Estates, so we're both busy! I mean, you could stop working…” “No way. I'm not stopping. I love working—I love the feeling of being a powerful woman,” she said, strolling behind me as we left the room. “Alright, Little Mouse. I love you.” “Why did you say it like that? So plain… boring…” “Boring? Oh my goodness… You are the air I breathe, the reason I live. My lord!” “What!? Your lord? Stop…” She laughed, throwing her head back. “My queen. My light, my world… my everything.” I gave her a playful smile and kissed her neck. “I love you Tiger…” “Ohh baby…You are my oxygen!” “Bye!!.” She waved at me as I left t
Victoria Bella Volkov:A family celebration was happening today. I was in my room, feeling nauseous.My baby was five months along now, and this had to be the best experience of my life. Having a doctor for a husband was a unique kind of blessing. Vincenzo handled my check-ups, prescribed medications, made sure I had a good day, and constantly reminded me to eat fruits, especially those rich in vitamin C.Juliet and Christopher had come over for the family celebration.What was the celebration about again? Oh, right. It was for Vincenzo—him officially reuniting with the family.Don Nikolai was returning today too, and the house was bustling. Everyone seemed busy with something. I stayed in the room with Juliet.“So... we went for a scan, and guess what? We’re having twins!” she announced, her eyes sparkling.“Oh my God, Juliet! Twins? That’s beautiful! I can’t believe it! I envy you so much!” I pulled her into a warm hug.“I’m going to miss you, Juliet. I can’t believe you and Christo