Octavia’s PovIf there was a way to just hide and avoid all this, I would have done so, but I knew I wouldn't receive the protection I needed without playing by Vanni’s rules.Beatrix had become a source of fear for me, and I tried to steer clear of her as much as possible. However, Gianni's plan involved confronting all those involved.Upon arriving at the old mansion, Beatrix appeared upset, slapping me and kicking me in the stomach.“You dare to betray me, you bitch,” she accused.“What are you talking about?” I tried to deny it, feeling the searing pain.“You dare to deny it?” She delivered another kick to my abdomen, sending me to the floor and rendering my training from Vanni and Molly useless because of all the bodyguards around.Struggling to focus, I saw the familiar faces of the bodyguards, many of whom had worked in Vanni’s mansion or office.It became clear that there were more than two spies feeding information from Vanni to Beatrix. It was a trap, and I needed to warn hi
Molly’s POVSomething didn't add up, and I could sense the tension in the air. Gianni was visibly disturbed and couldn't conceal it."I feel like I miscalculated. Hank isn't answering my calls, and I can't locate Roger," he lamented. We were already dressed, as Gianni was prepared for action, with his trusted bodyguards Zak and Jace by his side.Most of the Dawson's bodyguards had mysteriously resigned, leaving only those directly employed by Gianni."Are you afraid?" He asked, looking at me softly in the mirror."With you? No.""Even if Hank has betrayed me?" he inquired, and I hesitated, knowing Hank's strength. I had no idea what Hank did for a living, but I wasn't sure if Gianni could defeat him in a fight.They were both formidable opponents. "Have you ever fought him before?" I asked, and he chuckled. "You think he can take me down?"The question brought back memories of my training. Gianni seemed tougher. "Not a chance."A smile played on his lips, but his eyes remained fixed o
Molly’s POVRoger left after uttering the words, as if it wasn't him, and hurried up the stairs.Gianni was right. Anyone could betray him, but not Roger. As for Hank's stance, it remained uncertain."What do you want, Mom?" Gianni asked sarcastically. Beatrix smiled and replied, "Just so you know, I'm not your mother.""Of course. Your son is right beside you," Gianni retorted, Beatrix's gaze fixed on Octavia. "Did you tell him everything?""So what?" Octavia replied in annoyance, her face and eyes flushed red."What did they do to you?" I inquired, and Gianni ordered, "Remove the tape from her mouth. We are all tied up anyway. Or are you afraid I can still harm you even with my arms and legs bound?"His words seemed to provoke Beatrix, as she commanded, "Remove the duct tape from her mouth." One of the bodyguards complied, but Octavia appeared too exhausted to speak."We finally have the scoundrel here," an elderly man spoke from the dining table, and the others nodded in agreement.
Hank’s PovThings were not supposed to turn out this way, but my reason for not following Gio's plan was because I couldn't trust Octavia.I thought she was more cunning than Nicole, but after being interrogated by Gael, I realized that people could truly change.This made me regret all the torture I watched her endure, although I tried to minimize it and prevent Gael and his mother from eliminating her.However, I found satisfaction in the fact that Gio understood the message when I handed him a knife after removing it from where I had pressed it against his neck. The message was clear.Beatrix and her son were easily convinced. Initially, I hesitated to accept the contract, but the agency insisted that the client wanted the best and highly recommended me with an attractive payment offer. Intrigued, I agreed.Upon discovering that Beatrix was the one trying to contract me, I accepted her request, even offering to do it for free as a surprise for Gio.This gesture won her trust, allow
Beatrix’s POVI shared with Octavia what I believed she needed to hear, but I kept the most crucial information to myself, revealing it only to those I chose.To avoid raising Gio's suspicions, I established companies under Gael's new identities, GG, focusing on textiles, shoes, and clothing lines unknown to Gio.I managed the finances discreetly, making it appear as personal expenses while channeling the funds into these ventures.How could I support my covert operatives and legal team without Gio's knowledge? Suddenly, Roy seemed on the verge of divulging everything.I couldn't let that happen and exclaimed, "Roy, are you out of your mind? Your family will suffer if you speak up."Things took an unexpected turn, revealing Octavia's true colors, unlike Nicole, who was devoted to me. Octavia chose Gio, despite his constant rejection, never nurturing hopes of a relationship with him."It's over, Beatrix. Fighting is futile," he declared, crushing my heart. "No, his father stripped ever
Giovanni’s POVIt wasn't my intention to take a life in front of Roger. He may have seen horror movies, but the reality was different, especially since the man in question was his biological father.However, he reacted more calmly than I expected. I cared for him as if he were my own son and I knew I would never harm him or let him down.Beatrix was trying to sow seeds of discord in Roger's mind, but I knew he would only listen to advice from those he trusted.He was an exceptional son, stronger, smarter, and more intelligent than I ever was. Regardless of what the future holds, even if I have my own children, Roger will always be my first son because love transcends everything in this world.Despite having all my enemies defeated, the pain of not knowing what my mother looked like still lingers. The fact that someone stole her life from her is deeply disturbing.The realization that the woman I thought was my mother for thirty years was a lie cuts deep, fueling my desperate desire to
Octavia’s POVI always knew Vanni was unbeatable, and after witnessing the relationship between him, Molly, and my son Roger, I understood they were in love.My selfishness cost me my son, but it was okay because he was happy. However, the emptiness in my heart compelled me to live far from them until I had grown accustomed to my loss.Thankfully, my training in recent days had toughened me, and I was prepared to explore the world in search of true love for myself.What I didn’t expect was Hank’s unexpected request as he stared at me strangely. “Convince her to go out on a date with me,” he told Vanni, leaving me shocked.He had never shown any interest in me before, making his request seem absurd.“Hank?” I questioned.“I’m asking Gio, not you,” he responded flatly. I looked at Vanni for a response, and he replied, “Why do you need my permission? She’s right there to answer for herself, and I need a shower.”The bodyguards had already begun cleaning up, and Roger looked sleepy as Van
Molly’s POV“Kitty, I love you." That was what my husband confessed when we were making love last night. Romantic, right? Except that my name isn’t Kitty. "Who is Kitty?" I asked him in his drunken state. My arms froze around his body.He never called me that before.Wesley hardly came home after our honeymoon, blaming it on work. Sometimes, I would see him once a month, but if I was lucky, twice.Last night was one of those times when I tried to get some intimacy from him because, after our wedding night approximately a year and a half ago, he never initiated it. I knew that alcohol could give people the courage to do or say things they wouldn't normally entertain, so when he pushed me onto our bed, I was beyond ecstasy.As an orphan, my husband was my everything, and I gave him my all. My love, affection, assets, and everything that defines me. He accepted me at my darkest point in life, and I had sworn to love him my whole life.I don’t know if I was being insecure, but when the
Octavia’s POVI always knew Vanni was unbeatable, and after witnessing the relationship between him, Molly, and my son Roger, I understood they were in love.My selfishness cost me my son, but it was okay because he was happy. However, the emptiness in my heart compelled me to live far from them until I had grown accustomed to my loss.Thankfully, my training in recent days had toughened me, and I was prepared to explore the world in search of true love for myself.What I didn’t expect was Hank’s unexpected request as he stared at me strangely. “Convince her to go out on a date with me,” he told Vanni, leaving me shocked.He had never shown any interest in me before, making his request seem absurd.“Hank?” I questioned.“I’m asking Gio, not you,” he responded flatly. I looked at Vanni for a response, and he replied, “Why do you need my permission? She’s right there to answer for herself, and I need a shower.”The bodyguards had already begun cleaning up, and Roger looked sleepy as Van
Giovanni’s POVIt wasn't my intention to take a life in front of Roger. He may have seen horror movies, but the reality was different, especially since the man in question was his biological father.However, he reacted more calmly than I expected. I cared for him as if he were my own son and I knew I would never harm him or let him down.Beatrix was trying to sow seeds of discord in Roger's mind, but I knew he would only listen to advice from those he trusted.He was an exceptional son, stronger, smarter, and more intelligent than I ever was. Regardless of what the future holds, even if I have my own children, Roger will always be my first son because love transcends everything in this world.Despite having all my enemies defeated, the pain of not knowing what my mother looked like still lingers. The fact that someone stole her life from her is deeply disturbing.The realization that the woman I thought was my mother for thirty years was a lie cuts deep, fueling my desperate desire to
Beatrix’s POVI shared with Octavia what I believed she needed to hear, but I kept the most crucial information to myself, revealing it only to those I chose.To avoid raising Gio's suspicions, I established companies under Gael's new identities, GG, focusing on textiles, shoes, and clothing lines unknown to Gio.I managed the finances discreetly, making it appear as personal expenses while channeling the funds into these ventures.How could I support my covert operatives and legal team without Gio's knowledge? Suddenly, Roy seemed on the verge of divulging everything.I couldn't let that happen and exclaimed, "Roy, are you out of your mind? Your family will suffer if you speak up."Things took an unexpected turn, revealing Octavia's true colors, unlike Nicole, who was devoted to me. Octavia chose Gio, despite his constant rejection, never nurturing hopes of a relationship with him."It's over, Beatrix. Fighting is futile," he declared, crushing my heart. "No, his father stripped ever
Hank’s PovThings were not supposed to turn out this way, but my reason for not following Gio's plan was because I couldn't trust Octavia.I thought she was more cunning than Nicole, but after being interrogated by Gael, I realized that people could truly change.This made me regret all the torture I watched her endure, although I tried to minimize it and prevent Gael and his mother from eliminating her.However, I found satisfaction in the fact that Gio understood the message when I handed him a knife after removing it from where I had pressed it against his neck. The message was clear.Beatrix and her son were easily convinced. Initially, I hesitated to accept the contract, but the agency insisted that the client wanted the best and highly recommended me with an attractive payment offer. Intrigued, I agreed.Upon discovering that Beatrix was the one trying to contract me, I accepted her request, even offering to do it for free as a surprise for Gio.This gesture won her trust, allow
Molly’s POVRoger left after uttering the words, as if it wasn't him, and hurried up the stairs.Gianni was right. Anyone could betray him, but not Roger. As for Hank's stance, it remained uncertain."What do you want, Mom?" Gianni asked sarcastically. Beatrix smiled and replied, "Just so you know, I'm not your mother.""Of course. Your son is right beside you," Gianni retorted, Beatrix's gaze fixed on Octavia. "Did you tell him everything?""So what?" Octavia replied in annoyance, her face and eyes flushed red."What did they do to you?" I inquired, and Gianni ordered, "Remove the tape from her mouth. We are all tied up anyway. Or are you afraid I can still harm you even with my arms and legs bound?"His words seemed to provoke Beatrix, as she commanded, "Remove the duct tape from her mouth." One of the bodyguards complied, but Octavia appeared too exhausted to speak."We finally have the scoundrel here," an elderly man spoke from the dining table, and the others nodded in agreement.
Molly’s POVSomething didn't add up, and I could sense the tension in the air. Gianni was visibly disturbed and couldn't conceal it."I feel like I miscalculated. Hank isn't answering my calls, and I can't locate Roger," he lamented. We were already dressed, as Gianni was prepared for action, with his trusted bodyguards Zak and Jace by his side.Most of the Dawson's bodyguards had mysteriously resigned, leaving only those directly employed by Gianni."Are you afraid?" He asked, looking at me softly in the mirror."With you? No.""Even if Hank has betrayed me?" he inquired, and I hesitated, knowing Hank's strength. I had no idea what Hank did for a living, but I wasn't sure if Gianni could defeat him in a fight.They were both formidable opponents. "Have you ever fought him before?" I asked, and he chuckled. "You think he can take me down?"The question brought back memories of my training. Gianni seemed tougher. "Not a chance."A smile played on his lips, but his eyes remained fixed o
Octavia’s PovIf there was a way to just hide and avoid all this, I would have done so, but I knew I wouldn't receive the protection I needed without playing by Vanni’s rules.Beatrix had become a source of fear for me, and I tried to steer clear of her as much as possible. However, Gianni's plan involved confronting all those involved.Upon arriving at the old mansion, Beatrix appeared upset, slapping me and kicking me in the stomach.“You dare to betray me, you bitch,” she accused.“What are you talking about?” I tried to deny it, feeling the searing pain.“You dare to deny it?” She delivered another kick to my abdomen, sending me to the floor and rendering my training from Vanni and Molly useless because of all the bodyguards around.Struggling to focus, I saw the familiar faces of the bodyguards, many of whom had worked in Vanni’s mansion or office.It became clear that there were more than two spies feeding information from Vanni to Beatrix. It was a trap, and I needed to warn hi
Giovanni’s Pov“Why are you suddenly so quiet?" Hank asked, turning his head to catch a glimpse of the text message. Instantly, he looked away, but I needed his help, so I asked him,"Can you help me apprehend the suspect?"His expression was strange, and his response was peculiar. "I'm sorry. Something urgent just came up. I'll have to send someone to assist in training Octavia.""What? We had an agreement," I said firmly. If I wanted someone else, I wouldn't have asked for his help. Why did I feel like he was acting strangely?"I'm sorry, Gio, but you know how my work is. I just landed a contract that will keep me occupied for weeks."Hank had previously let go of a significant contract because he believed the person was innocent, which was why I trusted him. Despite my instincts wanting to suspect him, my heart and mind couldn't."Alright. I'll pay you double what this contract is offering." I knew he struggled with the guilt of his job, even though he claimed to enjoy it.Hank had
Giovanni’s POVOctavia should know by now that I would never allow any harm to come close to Roger, so what exactly did she mean by that? About to speak, Molly beat me to it.“You know that I love Roger like my son.”“Then I won’t fight for custody, and I won’t disturb your lives if you promise to give me the protection I need,” she said. I was more confused.Because of her relationship with me, I always had enough bodyguards around her, though I tried as much as possible to keep her out of the limelight. Molly was the only woman I couldn’t keep secret even if I tried because of how much I love her. Keeping our relationship secret was suffocating.“Octavia, get to the point already. Don’t you have enough bodyguards, and I hope you were joking about Gael?” I really hoped she wasn’t, but her reply stunned me.“No, Vanni. Gael is alive. I spoke to him on FaceTime. He’s Beatrix’s only son.”Was it what I was thinking? After finding out she wasn’t my real mother, I couldn’t help thinking