Nicole’s POV"She's closing early? Gio, you have some explaining to do to Mom. What if I report this now? She might not make it to her destination alive," I hinted, expecting him to cut Molly’s privileges but how wrong I was.As soon as those words left my mouth, I tried to reach for my phone, but Gio snatched it from me and shot a glare at Jace.The bodyguard understood his silent command and discreetly left us. Gio's intense gaze made me uneasy, and I felt a surge of fear that he might harm me.I made a move towards the door, but he grabbed me, pushing me forcefully to the ground.I winced in pain and frustration, but Gio's words cut through me. “You seem to forget who I am. I respect my mother because of her position, but that doesn't mean she can control me. I hold forty percent of the shares in Dawson Group, in addition to the family's thirty percent.”This revelation surprised me, as I had always assumed the Dawson family held the majority of shares and Gio’s mother being his we
Wesley’s POVFacing Giovanni Dawson alone would be foolish, considering his skills as a competitor. After numerous defeats at his hands while he protected Molly, I realized I needed a strong alliance.I sought partnerships with multiple Dons to ensure my security, knowing they would assist as long as it benefited them. When one of my bodyguards arranged a meeting with Don Black’s representative, Santiago, I wasted no time in meeting with him.With my father still in a coma and Kiara causing trouble by seeking ways to see Giovanni again, I understood her true intentions. Despite having a child together, she remained unfaithful, always looking for another man.Regretting choosing her over Molly, I justified my decision by Kiara’s ability to bear a child, unlike Molly.Upon arriving at the club, Santiago awaited me in a VIP booth, and I got straight to the point with him.“Don Gio attacked my family, and I want to retaliate. I need Don Black's assistance, along with the other Dons," I st
Nicole’s POVI successfully caught the first ball, which felt heavy enough to disfigure my face, but to my surprise, Gio caught the two balls and swiftly sent them back to the two bodyguards.A smile spread across my face. Gio never misses a target, and this time was no exception. The two bodyguards were screaming like chickens as Gio led me to the table, completely ignoring them.The other tables were all occupied, with only two empty ones, one of which we took.The atmosphere grew tense as all eyes focused on us. When a waiter approached us, Gio grabbed him and pinned his head on the table. “Tell Don Black to come out now.”Laughter filled the room, but Gio remained unfazed. His words silenced those who had been laughing moments before.“What's wrong with these chickens? If you're not afraid of me, then why hide your face?”Santiago approached our table with two bodyguards, but with both Gio and I being tough, I wasn't afraid.Pulling up a chair, he sat in front of us. “Don Dawson,
Nicole’s POVI anticipated Gio would opt for the women, not out of desire but necessity.However, his response caught me off guard. "I'll take the drinks, but if you try any tricks, you'll lose everything you hold dear," he warned, making Santiago nod anxiously."Don Black is a man of his word."Gio was the only person in white, a contract to his intimidating presence.Though I didn't want him to choose the women, I detested the idea of him drinking excessively.The disappointed expressions on the women's faces brought me some satisfaction anyway and I gave them the middle finger.I decided to time him as he opened the first bottle of vodka. It was well sealed, showing the impossibility of it being drugged.One minute was all it took for the bottle to be empty but I feared the lasting effect it might have on Gio.In less than four minutes, he had emptied four bottles of vodka, the most he had ever consumed in one sitting, and he appeared intoxicated.“Gio, we should go home,” I implor
Giovanni’s POV“We know you too well, Don Dawson, so please don’t misunderstand. We have to prioritize our safety. Boys, let’s go,” he said to the bodyguards around.If I remember correctly, the bottles were sealed. I opened them myself, so if this was right, then they must have been drugged from the factory. So much for not booking an appointment when they seemed so prepared for me.Well, I couldn't let them have their way. Removing my portable revolver, I fired four shots, targeting the legs of four bodyguards.“Don Dawson,” Santiago said with fear in his eyes as his bodyguards fell to the ground, groaning in pain.“Well, that’s for not telling me the drinks were drugged. Four bullets for the four bottles. I would have still drunk it even if you warned me, but what you did is unforgivable.”I believe in honesty, and coming clean would not have caused this mess. “How is it that you are still in your right mind after drinking all that?” He asked, and I glared at him.“A bullet to your
It felt so wrong for me to be doing this for a married man, but he looked better than when we dated.Everything about Gianni’s life felt wrong, and it hurt that I couldn’t do anything about it.From how he lived like a single dad to how he trained his son, the gap between us left me struggling to know him again.The moment I saw him after bringing the soup, I knew it was a bad idea to be in his room at this time of night.Things were not the same as before, and we had grown apart, but times like this brought back memories I always tried to forget.Those abs were things I only saw in magazines. Wesley never had this kind of physique, and even for Gianni, it was something new.The one time we made love was at night with the lights off, and he was gone the next morning, so I never saw him like this.Everything inside of me screamed for me to leave to my room, but every excuse I tried to figure out only amounted to nothing, as Gianni seemed to be pushing my buttons, looking like he was en
Giovanni’s POVTo hell with the stupid aphrodisiac and my system. Coupled with my traumatic brain injury, my sexual drive was already higher than average, and all these conversations were just distractions from what I was going through.The cold water helped a little, but being with Molly, I was feeling hot all over again.Maybe I should just let her go, but another part of me wanted her to stay. I had never tried to fight it before like I was doing now because I was always willing to pay for it.After the encounter with Eleanor in my office, I was determined to make some changes after skipping my latest session.It hadn’t been easy, but my life was already messed up, and I didn’t want to make it worse.I sensed Molly’s discomfort when I leaned in to kiss her and quickly pulled away, realizing that asking her for sex would be an insult after all she had been through. I recalled our earlier conversation and replied,“I see. Then you should add it to your calendar. A month from now, you
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
Giovanni’s POVTo hell with the stupid aphrodisiac and my system. Coupled with my traumatic brain injury, my sexual drive was already higher than average, and all these conversations were just distractions from what I was going through.The cold water helped a little, but being with Molly, I was feeling hot all over again.Maybe I should just let her go, but another part of me wanted her to stay. I had never tried to fight it before like I was doing now because I was always willing to pay for it.After the encounter with Eleanor in my office, I was determined to make some changes after skipping my latest session.It hadn’t been easy, but my life was already messed up, and I didn’t want to make it worse.I sensed Molly’s discomfort when I leaned in to kiss her and quickly pulled away, realizing that asking her for sex would be an insult after all she had been through. I recalled our earlier conversation and replied,“I see. Then you should add it to your calendar. A month from now, you
It felt so wrong for me to be doing this for a married man, but he looked better than when we dated.Everything about Gianni’s life felt wrong, and it hurt that I couldn’t do anything about it.From how he lived like a single dad to how he trained his son, the gap between us left me struggling to know him again.The moment I saw him after bringing the soup, I knew it was a bad idea to be in his room at this time of night.Things were not the same as before, and we had grown apart, but times like this brought back memories I always tried to forget.Those abs were things I only saw in magazines. Wesley never had this kind of physique, and even for Gianni, it was something new.The one time we made love was at night with the lights off, and he was gone the next morning, so I never saw him like this.Everything inside of me screamed for me to leave to my room, but every excuse I tried to figure out only amounted to nothing, as Gianni seemed to be pushing my buttons, looking like he was en
Giovanni’s POV“We know you too well, Don Dawson, so please don’t misunderstand. We have to prioritize our safety. Boys, let’s go,” he said to the bodyguards around.If I remember correctly, the bottles were sealed. I opened them myself, so if this was right, then they must have been drugged from the factory. So much for not booking an appointment when they seemed so prepared for me.Well, I couldn't let them have their way. Removing my portable revolver, I fired four shots, targeting the legs of four bodyguards.“Don Dawson,” Santiago said with fear in his eyes as his bodyguards fell to the ground, groaning in pain.“Well, that’s for not telling me the drinks were drugged. Four bullets for the four bottles. I would have still drunk it even if you warned me, but what you did is unforgivable.”I believe in honesty, and coming clean would not have caused this mess. “How is it that you are still in your right mind after drinking all that?” He asked, and I glared at him.“A bullet to your
Nicole’s POVI anticipated Gio would opt for the women, not out of desire but necessity.However, his response caught me off guard. "I'll take the drinks, but if you try any tricks, you'll lose everything you hold dear," he warned, making Santiago nod anxiously."Don Black is a man of his word."Gio was the only person in white, a contract to his intimidating presence.Though I didn't want him to choose the women, I detested the idea of him drinking excessively.The disappointed expressions on the women's faces brought me some satisfaction anyway and I gave them the middle finger.I decided to time him as he opened the first bottle of vodka. It was well sealed, showing the impossibility of it being drugged.One minute was all it took for the bottle to be empty but I feared the lasting effect it might have on Gio.In less than four minutes, he had emptied four bottles of vodka, the most he had ever consumed in one sitting, and he appeared intoxicated.“Gio, we should go home,” I implor
Nicole’s POVI successfully caught the first ball, which felt heavy enough to disfigure my face, but to my surprise, Gio caught the two balls and swiftly sent them back to the two bodyguards.A smile spread across my face. Gio never misses a target, and this time was no exception. The two bodyguards were screaming like chickens as Gio led me to the table, completely ignoring them.The other tables were all occupied, with only two empty ones, one of which we took.The atmosphere grew tense as all eyes focused on us. When a waiter approached us, Gio grabbed him and pinned his head on the table. “Tell Don Black to come out now.”Laughter filled the room, but Gio remained unfazed. His words silenced those who had been laughing moments before.“What's wrong with these chickens? If you're not afraid of me, then why hide your face?”Santiago approached our table with two bodyguards, but with both Gio and I being tough, I wasn't afraid.Pulling up a chair, he sat in front of us. “Don Dawson,
Wesley’s POVFacing Giovanni Dawson alone would be foolish, considering his skills as a competitor. After numerous defeats at his hands while he protected Molly, I realized I needed a strong alliance.I sought partnerships with multiple Dons to ensure my security, knowing they would assist as long as it benefited them. When one of my bodyguards arranged a meeting with Don Black’s representative, Santiago, I wasted no time in meeting with him.With my father still in a coma and Kiara causing trouble by seeking ways to see Giovanni again, I understood her true intentions. Despite having a child together, she remained unfaithful, always looking for another man.Regretting choosing her over Molly, I justified my decision by Kiara’s ability to bear a child, unlike Molly.Upon arriving at the club, Santiago awaited me in a VIP booth, and I got straight to the point with him.“Don Gio attacked my family, and I want to retaliate. I need Don Black's assistance, along with the other Dons," I st
Nicole’s POV"She's closing early? Gio, you have some explaining to do to Mom. What if I report this now? She might not make it to her destination alive," I hinted, expecting him to cut Molly’s privileges but how wrong I was.As soon as those words left my mouth, I tried to reach for my phone, but Gio snatched it from me and shot a glare at Jace.The bodyguard understood his silent command and discreetly left us. Gio's intense gaze made me uneasy, and I felt a surge of fear that he might harm me.I made a move towards the door, but he grabbed me, pushing me forcefully to the ground.I winced in pain and frustration, but Gio's words cut through me. “You seem to forget who I am. I respect my mother because of her position, but that doesn't mean she can control me. I hold forty percent of the shares in Dawson Group, in addition to the family's thirty percent.”This revelation surprised me, as I had always assumed the Dawson family held the majority of shares and Gio’s mother being his we
Molly’s POVAfter closing the door, I pressed my ear against it. It was my office, but sadly, I saw the knob turning and shifted aside as Jace opened the door and stepped out.“Molly, I will drive you home,” he said to me. My disappointment was as thick as fog, but I couldn’t hear anything more and couldn’t find an excuse to continue eavesdropping, so we left.Hank was already at home with Roger when I arrived, much to my displeasure. Roger hadn’t showered, so I offered to help.“Let me help you with your shower, Roger.” There was no time to change because Roger looked tired, and I wanted to get him to bed early.Unfortunately, the trip did nothing to help with his attitude. It was still as unwelcoming as before, and he yelled, “I don’t need your help. Hank is here.”Hank stared apologetically at me, but there was always something strange about the way he looked at me. I was relieved when his gaze shifted to Roger.“Little man, you have to show some respect to Molly,” he chastised.Ro
Molly’s POVA few minutes after returning to my office, Agatha entered with food. “Don ordered it for you.”It was too much, so I shared some with her. As I was about to eat, I remembered Roger but was relieved that Hank would be picking him up and dropping him off at home, allowing me to focus on work full-time today.However, I wanted to be home before Roger arrived, so I decided to take some of the food to Gianni and inform him that I was leaving.We had agreed that I would close two hours before anyone else, but when I reached the secretary’s office, Nicole wasn’t there.I knocked, but there was no response, so I decided to open the door. As I entered, I was hit by the scent of tobacco, and a cloud of smoke covered the scattered office. On the floor, I saw Nicole with Gianni on top of her.The smoke filled my lungs, and I began to cough uncontrollably. I couldn’t comprehend what was happening until their lips met. So, Nicole was Gianni’s mistress? What about his wife?I had expect