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Chapter 9 RUSSEL "You got the sample, yeah?" I asked as soon as Aldo entered my office. He gave me an affirmative nod, "I did, boss." I let out a satisfied breath and leaned back on my seat, "What did you do with it?" "Took it to Dr. Romola." "Finally. Took you seven days to get it." I shook my head, "How did she react to being randomly wounded by a stranger?" "She handled it like a champ." Aldo's half smile made me smile too."And the guy she's been talking to?" "Oh, we are still unable to get his face and name since he hardly ever leaves his car. But he picked her up at the park shortly after I bumped into her."I sat forward immediately and my grip on the chair tightened, "Where'd they go? And don't tell me you still couldn't get his face!" Aldo chuckled softly, "They didn't get the chance to go anywhere or do anything. I followed them, they stopped in front of a fancy restaurant, but something happened that made her run out of his car in a hurry." My breath caught in my t
Chapter 10ALLESIA "Renzo! Oh thank God! I couldn't stop praying that you'd come back in one piece!"Renzo took a very deep breath and sank into the seat beside mine, "How's Mum?" I had hoped I wouldn't have to tell him this, but there was no sugarcoating it, "It's as we feared, the doctor said she'll need surgery." "Shit!" "Shh, don't worry. We'll do it." "Yea, right." He rolled his eyes while I eyed him. "Did Russel do anything to you?" "Nothing. We just talked." "About?""You." He sat up and gave me a very apologetic look, "I couldn't make him change his mind. I'm sorry." I waved for him to stop sounding pathetic, "Oh please, you thought he'd stop just because you asked him to? That guy is an egoistic, arrogant bastard. But you don't have to give it much of a thought, I still have the final say, and I won't do it."The look that Renzo gave me told me he was not too sure about that and I frowned, "He really means it, Les. Three million dollars. That could cover Mum's treatm
Chapter 11Time was running out.You can do this, I told myself as I walked out of the hospital door and into the cold night. It was a Friday night, my mum was at the hospital, and here I was, about to become a little slut for the same group that killed my dad. My first problem began with transportation. How was I going to reach Mancini Estate Layout at 11pm in the night without a car? Well, I would trek if I must, but I was not going to be the cause of my family's misfortune when I could easily be the solution. "Ma'am, do you need a ride?"I whipped around to find a man standing behind me, his eyes boring into mine with something like a loyal smile. I eyed him cautiously because his face looked a little too familiar. "You are the guy from earlier, the one that wounded me on the street!" His face fell, "I'm sorry, Miss. Anything to make it up to you."I was still wondering how it was that he happened to be here at the same time as me, "Have you been following me?""Are you going to
โ ๏ธ Trigger Warning; This chapter discusses possible sexual harm and other vicesโ ๏ธ Chapter 12ALLESIA "Where are you taking me?" "To your room." He answered simply. "My room? Do I get a room here?" When he did not answer, I quickly added, "Look, I have no plans of spending the night here. I need to go back to the hospital, so we need to get this over and done with." He stopped abruptly, his green eyes turning stormy, "Why do I feel like you are totally oblivious to the fact that you'd enjoy this?" "I'll enjoy this?" I scoffed, "There's no enjoyment that can come from you, Russel. You are a depraved beast and this is a business transaction, so the earlier we finish, the better." Russel's eyes remained on me for the longest moment before he finally shrugged and nodded, then he turned around and opened a door. "Go in." "You still won't sleep with me tonight?" I asked in irritation."Our arrangement isnโt for sleepovers, is it?" My eyes darted nervously as I struggled to find the
Chapter 13RUSSELโTake off your clothes.โ Her jaw dropped open, โEh?โ โI said take off your clothes, Allesia.โโJust like that?โ I chuckled softly, โWhy? I thought you wanted this over and done with as soon as possible?โ โYes, but undressing in front of you is notโโ โPeople don't have sex with clothes on, you know that, right?โ She was blushing so hard and I was having fun teasing her. She stared down at the contract in her hand, I'd dismissed the thought of asking her why she brought it into my study, because from the look on her face, I could almost guess why. โWeโ we need to talk first.โ She said in one breath. I lifted a brow and feigned annoyance, โOh? Perhaps that can wait until after we are done?โ โNo. We need to talk about this contract.โ A smile found its way to the corner of my lips, โThe contract.โ I rounded the desk and sat down on my seat, she was still standing, so I motioned for her to sit down but she refused so I shrugged and crossed my legs, โYou already si
Chapter 14ALLESIAโDress up and go back to your room. I'll see you tomorrow when I need you.โ I felt so humiliated and used when he said those words. I looked down at my half naked body, his degrading words still making my cheeks burn red with pure embarrassment and pain. His eyes were still on mine, waiting for me to get out, there was no warmth in those eyes, not like I was expecting any. This was just a business transaction, I reminded myself, I was here to satisfy him, whatever means he sees fit. I bent down and hurriedly picked my clothes, I dressed up as fast as my shaky hands could carry me. Since he had thrown the key away, I had to wait for him to provide another key and open the door. He took his sweet time in opening the door while I waited with fidgety hands. When he finally finished, he stepped aside and I ran out of the room as quickly as I could. I spent the next hour in my room, sobbing until I slept off. I was still sleeping when I heard a soft knock on the door.
Chapter 15RUSSEL โThat cunt has been waiting for my cock for so long, Allesia. And you are going to feel it tonight.โI pulled her close to me, turned her around so that she was leaning against the table, then I leaned in and inhaled the sweet scent of her hair. She was shivering, but I didn't mind, I'd not even shown her half the things I was going to do to her tonight and yet she was already shaking. โRussslโโ she stuttered as my lips found a spot on her neck.โHmm?โ I groaned. โAren't we supposed to be in the bedroom? There's no bed in your study.โ A small laugh found its way to the back of my throat, โYou don't get the bed, sweetheart, not after all the stress you put me through just to get you to accept my proposal.โ A small gasp escaped her tantalizing lips, โYouโ you are going to make loveโโ I hissed and she quickly corrected herself, โYou are going to fuck me like this? Pressed against a desk in your study?โ I stood back and watched the horror on her face, โNo but that
Chapter 16RUSSEL โYour father left a lot undone in the Cosa Monsoni, he owed his loyalty to me, boy.โ Ignacio Salvatoreโs words rang in my ears. โNow that he's dead, I'll let you have your place as the rightful Capo of the Westworld Wing and Cosa Monsoni, if and only if you pledge your allegiance to me.โ I opened my eyes slowly and tried to adjust to the blinding light in the jet. It was a dream I thought mindlessly, perhaps a flashback I corrected myself. These types of words usually came to me each time I was about to meet Ignacio Salvatore. Perhaps it came from the place of hatred and grudge I held for him. The journey to New York took well over ten hours, four miles and huge trouble. Why Ignacio would prefer to meet in New York was beyond me, but I didn't dwell on that too much. We finally arrived at Ignacioโs mansion, Ignacio had insisted on seeing me alone without guards, so Kegan stayed back at one of my hotels in town. Although I was carrying a secret mic to let him keep
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EPILOGUE RUSSEL ~~~0~~~ I stood perfectly still, my thoughts reeling as I waited in the quiet hall of the warehouse. During my absence, Stacy had refused to speak, see, or let anyone touch her. Even Kegan, who was supposed to order a pregnancy test done for her by now, couldnโt do that because she wouldnโt agree. And he couldn't tell me either because, well, I'd asked him not to mention anything about Stacy to me until I returned from my honeymoon. So whether or not she was pregnant was still a mystery. But it wasn't going to be for long. I had Dr. Ramola brought to the warehouse; she was personally going to run the test on Stacy. So far, Dr. Ramola was getting all the samples she needed for the test. โWhatโs up?โ I asked as soon as she emerged from Stacy's cell. The doctor scanned all of us for a long moment. โIโve gotten everything Iโll need,โ she breathed. โI should be back with the results this evening.โ โAnd the strips?โ Kegan asked, coming up behind me. The doctor
Chapter 165 ALLESIA ~~~ยฐยฐ~~~ Three wonderful weeks on this island, as much as we enjoyed the bliss, we couldn't stay forever. Tomorrow morning, we'll have to return to our life in Sicily. Kegan handled things in Russelโs absence up until the second week, allowing us undivided time to enjoy our honeymoon. But by the third week, Russel had to start working from here, still, certain things just canโt be done through a laptop. Iโd emailed a few photographers and agencies, even talked to Mario about doing a shoot. Russel insisted I shouldn't have to work, but while the honeymoon glow of a newlywed lasted, I wasn't sure Iโd be able to just sit around all day doing nothing. At least now that I was fully a Mancini and ten weeks pregnant, with any luck, my husband's jealousy and over possessiveness might thin down just a bit. Renzo suggested I try to get into school, but honestly, what did I need a degree for? Fuck it, Iโd never really had the brains and patience for education. Russel e
Chapter 164 ALLESIA ~~~0~~~ I sat outside by the water, sipping lemonade from a glass. The warm sun cast a golden glow on everything, including my husband. He was swimming, his strong, graceful strokes making him look like he belonged in the ocean. โEnjoying the show?โ Russel called out, a wide grin adding to his angelic face. โI was just wondering if youโre not a fish!โ I called back. He smirked, โLetโs just say Iโm good at everything I do.โ I shook my head playfully as the tide swept him away once more. The cool beach air was a welcome relief from the heat. I adjusted my sunglasses and pushed the wide-brimmed hat back a bit so I could get a clearer view. I felt relaxed and at peace, soaking in the beautiful sight of my husband. Since that first night, he had been incredibly considerate, never pushing for more than I was ready to give. Weโd spent the past three days of our honeymoon on this island doing all sorts of fun thingsโ playing games, talking, holding hands
Chapter 163ALLESIA~~~0~~~We traveled straight from the ceremony in our wedding clothes in my husbandโs private jet. Now, almost afternoon, a day after the wedding, we finally landed at our honeymoon destination, which magically had a built-in tarmac. It was a luxurious beach house nestled on the pristine shores of Bora Bora, French Polynesia. The journey had been long and exhausting, with only Luca and five other men accompanying us for security. Russel chose the place because he wanted to feel a sense of peace and serenity, he had been here himself once two years ago, which was when he secured the property.โAn island paradise,โ I was still inside the jet when I stared out at the beauty around me. โIt looks almost magical!โ I turned to Russel, โAnd itโs too perfect.โRussel led me down from the small stairs of the jet, a satisfied smile on his face. โUnlike other girls, youโve never talked about wanting to visit a place where the sky meets the sea, so I thought, why not?โI chuc
Chapter 162 RUSSEL ~~~O~~~ I stood at the altar, my heart pounding as I watched Allesia make her way towards me. She was a vision in white, her gown simple yet elegant, flowing gracefully behind her with each step she took. Her pretty face was veiled, but she held a bouquet of flowers which she pressed close to her stomach like it was a shield against eyes following her every step. Her brother walked by her left, while Nikolai walked by the right, holding her right hand protectively. She had insisted that Nikolai be there to walk her down the aisle. I didn't try to stop him. The way she leaned towards him as they walked showed just how safe she felt around him. I felt guilty now that I understood their relationship better, he saw something in Allesia, a sister like Selina and I couldnโt take that away from him too. Even though their relationship didn't work out in a romantic way, he still loved her and she loved him right backโ like a sibling, and that was simply beau
Chapter 161 ALLESIA ~~~ยฐยฐ~~~ Jesus, please! The very imagination of those men, taking turns on me made me want to carve my eyes out with my fingernails. And I will, I would rather die than live with this. โYou canโt do this!โ I declared. โOh, I can, and I will.โ She gestured towards the men and they started advancing towards me, some rubbing their palms together with disgusting smirks and others simply licking their lips, a silent promise of the hell awaiting me. โI'm going to die,โ I muttered silently, โRussel, please, save me. Please!โ Again, I tried to pull away, but my back was pressed against the wall, so hard that I could feel the pain from the hard concrete as it grated against my skin. โPlease, Elletra!โ I sobbed helplessly, โDonโt do this!โ She didn't answer, merely kept grinning. โI'm going to die if you let them do this to me, please!โ The only emotion on her face was satisfaction. โNo oneโs coming to save you now, darling. Not even your crazy boyfriend.โ "How ca
Chapter 160 ALLESIA ~~~ ยฐยฐ ~~~ I felt so weak and sluggish, like something had been ripped right out of me, a part of me I could never replace. The weight of the previous night hung heavy on my shoulders like a looming cloud as I moved about the room, fitting my stuff into a single suitcase. When Manuel came to assist me with the box, I felt an overwhelming sense of finality as he wheeled it out of the house. Each step I took felt heavier than the last, as if my emotions were physically anchoring me to the ground. This particular house had never felt like home, and yet leaving it bring so much pain. โAre you alright?โ Manuelโs voice broke me out of my thoughts, I had paused for the third time in the short trip to the car without even realizing it. I breathed a sigh and nodded slowly. โNikolai didnโt come?โ โYeah, he said to tell you he doesnโt know if he would be able to see you off without coming with you.โ I chuckled in response, but it was a hollow sound, devoid of any re