Molly’s POV Gianni did not explain matters to me. When I mentioned his wife, I expected him to tell me the reason why he couldn’t go with her when I knew he had been with her throughout the weekend.Being labeled a home wrecker before was not something I was proud of, so I thought it best to protect myself by keeping a distance from married men, though I never saw a ring on Gianni’s finger. All he said was for me to accompany him to a dinner as if I was an escort, so I refused.If he had mentioned it was work-related, then I would have thought about it or even considered it, but I guess it was too late to take the offer because a replacement was right in front of him.“Agatha, you will escort me to dinner tonight. All expenses will be taken care of.”I saw the way Agatha beamed at Gianni’s request as if it was the best thing that ever happened to her. Yes, sir, I will work faster," Agatha exclaimed, about to leave when a female voice interrupted her."Why should she accompany you w
Molly’s POV“What if I have a tiny bit of information about Don Black? Will you still go alone?”Gianni turned to face her and, as if contemplating something, responded casually. “Let’s talk in my office.”The excitement in her eyes was infectious, but as she stared at me, her gaze turned dark.It seemed to me that Gianni was surrounded by strange people, but as he reached the door, what he said caused me to freeze.“Agatha, Nicole would be my secretary, but you shall be Molly’s secretary.”“What?” It wasn’t Agatha but rather Nicole who exclaimed in shock. I was just as confused, not knowing what job I was going to do that would require a secretary.“Gianni…” I was about to say, but he had already left. I guess I had bruised his ego by refusing to attend whatever dinner both women wanted to go to.I didn’t see Gianni again after that, but he sent me a text message: ‘Your corporate email has been activated. I will send some documents, and Agatha can help with them. If you don’t underst
I tried to ignore the stares from the other managers as I sat near an empty table. Agatha sat across from me and offered to get my food, asking what I liked. Her kindness seemed to stem from my new position as her boss. Despite this, I hesitated, wanting to maintain some independence. "It's okay, I'll get it myself," I replied with a smile. However, as I attempted to stand, a force pushed me back into my chair. "Where do you think you're going?" The only person bold enough to challenge me like this was Nicole, leaving me puzzled about her relationship with Gianni. Yet, Gianni had made it clear that no one should bully me, so I felt Nicole should be no exception. "Why else would I be here? I don't have gossip partners like you," I shrugged, noticing her scowl. Her words cut like sharp razors. "No matter how Gio tries to elevate you, you'll never be more than the trash you are. And remember, he has a wife and a son. Even if he were to leave his wife one day, his mother would only
“I need this job, Molly. Injustice is nothing to people like us,” I heard Agatha say, and my heart sank.I had experienced a lot of injustice myself, which was precisely why I couldn't let this happen. But how could I protect her job?The call ended, but it soon began ringing again. “Her job here depends on you, Molly,” Nicole said as she answered the call. Gianni sounded worried.“Molly, why did you not answer my call, and why did you hang up earlier?”I thought of the best excuse to give to not complicate Agatha as I had no way of proving her innocence at the moment.“It’s nothing. I mistakenly dialed your number.” I felt stupid with every word I spoke, watching the satisfied smiles on the faces of our oppressors.Gianni wanted me to be strong, but faced with oppression, I lost my confidence once again.“Then where are you? I’m at your office, and you aren’t here.”‘At my office? Why was he even there?’ I asked myself, catching as Nicole’s expression hardened. Listening to my conver
Molly’s PovGianni’s heated gaze was focused me, I felt slightly embarrassed but the pain was burning.“What happened? Who hit you?”He looked like he was ready to fry someone and before I said a word, Nicole answered. “Her stupid secretary slapped her twice, Gio, she should be fired.”“No, I didn’t do it on purpose,” Agatha pleaded when Gianni’s angry gaze landed on her.“You didn’t do it on purpose? Why don’t you have a taste of your own medicine?”“Gianni, she didn’t slap me,” I said in Agatha’s defense but Gianni stared at me with a look of disappointment.“How long would you allow people to trample over you? She hit you and has to pay for it. Declare her missing,” Gianni raged, his bodyguards moved towards Agatha but I was swift, protecting her with my form.“I said she didn’t hit me. Nicole did it.”“Gio, can you believe that?” Nicole had on an innocent look that scared me. “I am the one who stood up for her and yet, she wants to complicate me. I have witnesses,” she kept looking
Giovanni’s POVIt was hard to gather the evidence to support Molly’s claim but I knew in my heart that she would never lie to me. Molly didn’t have it in her, but I also knew she could lie to protect those she loved.That was a good moral, but I hated for anyone to take advantage of her. As much as I doubted Agatha would have the guts to do the things Nicole mentioned, all the proof pointed at her.Nicole was not an angel either, having been trained by my mother. She was very smart and manipulative but seemed to have evidence backing her claims.I wasn’t there and could only rely on the evidence in front of me but that was when I realized my mistake.There was just one camera at the cafeteria because it was one of the most peaceful places in the company.With no proof or cameras backing Molly’s words, I began to lose hope in her, not until she decided to quit. How could I let that happen?Molly would not want to quit if she was indeed in the wrong and the fact that she was doing it bec
Nicole’s POVMy mom has been vigilant in monitoring Gio, and I was relieved to witness her intimidating Gio’s doctor to disclose information about his medical condition.Gio’s demeanor confirmed that the doctor had informed him of the threat, but only if he knew the woman had no choice.I observed with joy, Gio’s clenched jaws, feeling a twinge of sympathy for his vulnerability, yet I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the advantage it gave me.However, my satisfaction was short-lived when he pressed me after ending the call with his doctor, "What happened between you and Molly? If you lie to me again, there will be consequences."Knowing Gio’s seriousness, it pained me to see how much he cared about Molly, to the extent that he was willing to make me face consequences if I didn’t come clean.I dared to ask him, "Are you in love with her?" His expression was unwavering making it hard for me to detect a lie."That is none of your business. Tell me the truth now, or it's o
Nicole’s POV“No one touches Molly and gets away with it, do you understand? She is under my protection,” he growled, his fingers tightening around my neck, depriving me of air.Pain pierced my heart as our eyes locked. So, all of this was just for Molly. Who was she anyway?“What will you tell Mom if I die in your hands?” I managed to choke out, Gio’s expression darkening.I knew his mother held great influence over him due to the love he had for her after losing his father and other family members on that tragic day.Gio had promised to ensure that his mother never missed his dad and had kept that promise until now. Was he going to break it because of that woman?“Don’t forget that I’m the only one who can help you with Don Black,” I reminded him, feeling his grip around my neck loosen slightly. But in the next moment, he threw me harshly against the wall, the impact feeling like my bones were being crushed.His office was in disarray as he started to approach me, his movements remi
Giovanni’s POVTo kill my mother? That would be too easy for her. After all she had done, I needed to speak with her, but not too soon. I would have to order a DNA test to know if she was truly my mother.Of course, she hadn't told me who the silent shareholders were, despite my repeated inquiries. It turns out it was the Clouds. How could I have been kept in the dark about something like this?I was young back then, but my father explained that stakeholders were untouchable, so we could maintain a cordial relationship free of fear. If I could train Molly to improve, she would be ready to confront my mother if necessary.Despite everything, my mother hadn't shown any disdain, so I knew that this time, nothing could tear us apart.I didn't realize that many people already knew what I was trying to hide, but it wouldn't change my feelings for Molly, and I wouldn't let it tear us apart.They succeeded before, but this time, they won't succeed. My greatest fear was Molly rejecting me if
Don Black’s POVSince meeting her in high school, I had marked her as mine, but Molly was stubborn. Even though all the girls wanted me, Molly didn't.I thought things would change with time. I tried my best but never got over her.That night, one of my men informed me that Giovanni was planning to propose to her during graduation, so how could I allow it?Because of Molly, he hadn't visited his family, and his mother was angry. She hated any woman who distracted her son, and that was exactly what Giovanni's relationship with Molly was.For me, it was an advantage, but even after Giovanni's disappearance due to all the chaos, Molly still refused to accept any man in her life, including me.After graduation, I was undergoing intensive training to take over my family business, but I never forgot her. Her songs were therapy for me, and just when I was ready to make an appearance, the scandal happened, and she disappeared.I searched everywhere, including her social media, but it was as i
Giovanni’s POV“Gio, the idiot has a camera installed, and all Dwayne had to do was hack into it. A while ago, he was talking to someone on the phone, saying he was going to record having sex with Molly and use it to blackmail her into being with him," Hank reported. I wanted to kill that son of a bitch with my bare hands."Can you get me in?" If they knew I was coming, they would find means to stop me and that would waste time."Of course. He bought over the hotel, but you can use his secret entry," Hank revealed. I was so glad he was able to do all this, even with Roger around him."Thanks, Hank, I owe you big time.""Just get there fast. He’s calling for backup, and I don’t know if Molly can handle it."To call for backup when dealing with a woman as a don was so disappointing, but I was proud of Molly. With her rejecting Don Black, I knew the idiot might try to harm her like he threatened on the phone.Don Black could not defeat her alone, and that was massive for someone who train
Molly’s POVI was confused when Gianni instructed me to follow Jamie, watching as Erica replaced me. I felt a pang of sadness, but it was quickly replaced by the sound of a gunshot.Gianni had coldly shot Erica, and I couldn't help but feel relieved. Women like Erica and Kiara thought they could manipulate any man with their charm, but Gianni proved otherwise.We made our way to a nearby hotel, taking the elevator to the tenth floor. Stepping out, I was escorted by Jamie, who led me to a room with a bodyguard swiping a card to open the door.The room was elegantly lit, with a man sitting on a luxurious sofa under a grand chandelier. A smile crept onto my faceLeaving Wesley had brought me back to my old life, but this time, I had a man who truly loved me."I knew you'd enjoy this place. You seem happy to see me, and I'm confident that by the time we're done, you won't long for Don Gio anymore."His words almost made me laugh, but I managed to keep my composure. "Actually, my smile was
Giovanni’s POVI had paid a hefty sum to have those scandalous photos of Molly deleted, even resorting to hacking into phones to remove them so when Erica claimed to have them, I was skeptical.Don Black was playing games that I found distasteful. After Molly won the competition, he had the audacity to spout nonsense."Don Gio, I didn't finish explaining the rules before the process began," he said nervously, sensing my displeasure."What do you mean?" I scowled, my anger rising."I get to keep the winner and do as I please with her, and you get to keep the loser and do as you please with her.""How dare you?" I seethed, feeling the urge to confront him."Molly is staying with me, and I will find you," I declared firmly, with Hank monitoring the situation through a hidden camera."Don Gio, let her go. She can help us locate Don Black's whereabouts. I'll keep an eye on her," Hank reassured me."Don Gio, you'll never find me unless you send me Molly," Don Black taunted.An idea struck m
Wesley’s POVI felt cheated after witnessing everything when Santiago returned to the restaurant manager’s room we had used before.Due to our previous arrangement, I arrived as scheduled, still unable to get over what had happened at the park that day.Fortunately, I left before Don Gio arrived, as he would have held me responsible for Molly’s disappearance. However, seeing them together indicated that he had eventually found her.My company has been experiencing a shortage of staff recently, causing me to almost miss this meeting. Dozens of my staff resigned on the same day, leading me to hire new employees, only to have some of them resign again.I couldn't determine who was enticing them with better offers to make them leave, but I have been working overtime to meet the company's expectations.Similarly, some of my remaining staff members have expressed their desire to resign due to the heavy workload, but I am unable to increase their wages.Despite these challenges, nothing pain
Giovanni’s PovI knew Don Black might try some tricks, but I never expected something as shallow as this. Thanks to Molly, I had some insight into his identity, so he couldn't fool me completely.Suddenly, Hank's voice came through the earpiece I was using to communicate with him discreetly. Molly was unaware of our communication."Gio, Don Black is at a hotel near the restaurant. I think he might ask for Molly. I'm heading there now."I wanted to inquire about Roger, but then I heard a voice in the background."Uncle Hank, I'm tracking the location."Hearing his voice lifted my spirits, but I realized I still had a gun pointed at the person in front of me and the bodyguards around had guns pointed at me and Molly but that was the least of my worries.My men were right behind the door and would enter at my signal."Don Dawson, you've got it all wrong. I'm here to deliver a message from Don Black."As I looked up, Santiago had vanished, and the woman was still trying to flirt with me, b
Molly’s POV“Will you believe me if I told you that you were the reason I kept wearing a white suit every day?" Gianni's question stopped me in my tracks, just before he reached the door."What are you talking about?" I asked, genuinely surprised as he patiently explained, his gaze not leaving mine."Molly, when I couldn't reach you again after everything settled down, I felt guilty, bitter, and angry with myself. Even worse, I felt like a terrible person whenever I remembered how pure you were and how I couldn't protect you from those bullies because I found out too late."Bitterness tinged his voice. "You were already married, and I couldn't contact you to apologize. That's why wearing white made me feel the purity I always saw in your eyes."I was speechless, tears threatening to spill from the corners of my eyes. His wearing white was not as people said.It was a personal matter between us and I felt guilty for trying so hard to forget him and moving on with Wesley but maybe, that
Molly’s POVAfter shooting Nicole in the head, I felt guilty but Gianni was able to take it all away.I loved him and this time, I was so possessive of him whenever I saw the female employees looking flirtatiously at him but what I noticed was, Gianni never even looked at them.With him, I felt like the only woman in his world, which made me special. For a moment, I wanted to find out more about Roger’s real mom but I always feared ruining the sweet atmosphere he created for me and I hardly heard them talk to each other.If not for Roger, I would have feared taking another woman’s son but his excitement whenever he referred to me as mom mirrored my excitement.For some reason, I felt the need to thank Wesley and Kiara for taking everything from me because if not, I would have never met Gianni again.However, after knowing what he battled, I couldn’t help but continuously wonder if it would have continued without my insistence of his doing it with me.Now, he wanted me every chance he