Molly’s POVIt was hard to read the thoughts of the mischievous little boy at the moment, as he quickly joined me by my side when his father moved to check my leg.Roger’s body language was ambiguous, shifting between positive and negative signals.“Where does it hurt, Molly?” Gianni inquired, approaching me and gently securing my right leg.His touch was so delicate that I almost didn’t realize he was holding my foot. I hesitated to admit that it was my thigh causing the most pain, trying to appear strong.Despite this, his touch felt familiar and comforting, reminiscent of our past love. When our eyes met, I averted mine.“It’s okay, I can handle it,” I murmured, lightly massaging the area. However, when I attempted to stand up, the pain intensified.Gianni must have sensed my discomfort without me saying a word, as he focused on the area where my fingers had trailed and began massaging it.The pain was intense, but gradually subsided under his skilled touch. “Thank you,” I said as
Wesley’s POVLast night was brutal, and Santiago was upset after Giovanni left, venting it all on me. “This is all your fault.”“But you came to a conclusion,” I reminded him, casting a final look at the empty restaurant from the screen I was watching from, but he stared at me as if I spoke trash.“A conclusion? Do you know what he would do? Nobody crosses him.” Don Gio seemed like a vengeful person, but so were all the other Dons out there, so why did he make me feel as if this was all my fault?From the looks of it, they already had the arrangement made before I made the request.“It was clear that he was looking for your boss,” I pointed out, watching his expression change to one of fury.“The only reason Don Black gave him an audience was because of Molly. You better find another way for us to have her so we can cancel that fucken meeting.”There was fear in his eyes, which was understandable. Having seen the worst side of Giovanni, I was still surprised that Santiago was afraid.
“You mean nothing to us, Mr. Thompson. The only reason we agreed to work with you is because of Molly,” Santiago replied. I was hurt, but then, Molly knew nobody, so why did her ex suddenly have to show up, and now Don Black wanted her too?“What makes Molly so special? Let me guess, you want to eliminate her or subject her to a worse fate, right?”Santiago’s expression and that of his bodyguards changed as he walked back to me.“Not even I know why Don Black wants her too, but I don’t think it’s what you think. Be careful with your mouth, or it might get you into serious trouble.”I didn’t know what I said wrong, but he was already gone, which meant I couldn’t ask any more questions.Now, with Molly coming over with Don Gio, it was better not to see them, especially when even Santiago did not want to. Don Gio was too powerful, but somebody needs to bring him down from his high horse.I sent the location to them before dressing up and leaving for the office. Oh, Molly. Just wait until
Giovanni’s POVI didn’t know where this was coming from, but I doubted Molly was directly involved in this. Don Black wanting to see her might be his way of trying to weaken me, but I have everything planned out.Pouring Hank a cup of black coffee, I shared my observations. “Hank, I think you are confused. There is no way Molly is connected to Don Black. We don’t even know what he looks like,” I explained, but Hank insisted.“Exactly what I mean.” He lifted the cup of coffee to his lips and sipped. “Just the way I like it. No cream, no sugar.”I glared at him after pouring myself a cup, signaling him to get to the point.“We don’t know what he looks like, and Molly has been a housewife for two years. So why would he want to use her against you when you aren’t even her ex-husband?”Hank’s questions were beginning to make sense, and I dropped the cup of coffee on the table.It was strange for us to discuss such matters over coffee. The usual choice was whiskey and vodka, but alcohol had
Hank's POVLast night with Nicole was the worst night of my life. After dragging her out of Gio’s house to my car, she pretended to be obedient.“Where should I take you?” I asked. She stared at me and replied, “I don’t have a home, so I guess I’m yours now.”She had undressed herself when I turned to look at her in the passenger seat. Only her bra and panties were on.After averting my gaze, I decided to check her into a hotel before getting her an apartment, but I didn’t inform her before pulling over at the hotel.“What are you doing?” she seethed. I remained calm, assuring myself that I was doing this for my best friend.“What does it look like I’m doing? Dress up and get out. I already made reservations, so show them your ID card."I pulled out a cigar after saying those words. There were questions I wanted to ask Molly after Roger went to sleep, but Gio arrived before I had the chance, and the moment Molly saw him, it was as if I never existed.Those two were clearly still in lo
Nicole’s POVMy biggest shock last night was seeing Molly in Gianni’s house. As exes, I never expected him to let her in when he wouldn't even allow me access, not even at his mother’s request.If Gianni wanted a woman to live with, then why not the mother of his child? Everything about him was confusing the moment Molly showed up in his life and I was determined to stay and was willing to do whatever it took.However, his best friend, Hank, forcibly removed me from the house.Initially, I was angry, but then I decided to use my feminine charm to extract important information about Gianni and send it to my mom but instead, I faced the most humiliating moment of my life.Men always found me attractive, but I never gave in to their advances. Yet, Gianni was unmoved by my beauty, and I had hoped Hank would be different, but he insulted me by leaving me half-naked in the car and telling me to keep it.I knew that trick was to ensure I don’t find my way back in his life with the excuse of
Giovanni’s POVEven after I threatened my mom to harm Nicole, she remained unrepentant, so I was determined to show her my true intentions until she brought up Molly.“You think I don’t know about Molly? Octavia is graduating from college in two months, as you are already aware. I don’t expect you to choose Molly over your wife. Gio, if you defy me, I will make Molly’s life miserable.”She sounded like she cared about Octavia, but I knew she didn’t. It was because of her that I had to send Octavia to school in another state, but everything became clear.My mother despised Molly so much that she would rather have Octavia, but she misunderstood. Everyone misunderstood because they don’t know anything about my relationship with Octavia.I immediately smashed the phone on the ground. This is why I distanced myself from my mother early on. Her controlling behavior of always trying to have everyone under her wing was exactly how she got my father killed.I would have also perished if my bro
Molly’s POVWe arrived at the office late due to picking up my late mother’s heart bracelet, but it put me in good spirits, making it feel as if she was close by.“Good morning, ma’am, sir left instructions via email for me to take you through the company's branches,” Agatha said as soon as she entered the office. I was excited to learn how extensive the company was.Agatha was a gem and patiently took me through everything I wanted to know, except for some departmental folders that were locked.“Which ones are these?” I inquired, and she explained, “those are Don’s personal businesses that he doesn’t manage through the office.”Something in me wanted to know more about it, but I decided to focus on what was in front of me first.Agatha was so sweet, her patience heartwarming, but suddenly, numerous men barged into my office. I wondered where Jace was to have allowed this.“What do you want?” I asked, but one of them spoke on the phone.“Mom, we got her and didn’t have to deal with Don
Roger’s POVCongratulations to our youngest graduate and Valedictorian, Roger Dawson," the MC announced as the sound of applause filled the air. I walked to the stage to collect my certificate.My schooling was different from most children my age as I received a lot of home tuition and skipped grades due to my exceptionally high IQ and my early interest in creating wealth.When I entered college at the age of twelve, I told my dad that I would graduate by fourteen, and he believed in me. My battle skills were strong, but so was my dedication to education and my career.My dad taught me that the quickest way to make money without physically going to an office was through hacking, but he was unsure if I could balance it with my studies.Driven by my determination to achieve financial success independently, I seized the opportunity at the age of five. By the time I was seven, I had gained a reputation in the cyber market, with my true identity concealed.My code name is 'Terror D2.' I ch
Octavia’s POVMy biggest mistake was rejecting Hank, and although I didn't intentionally send the assassin after Nora, I was saddened to lose Hank to her.Cage mistreated me, but I felt I deserved it. Everything was wrong from the start, but I blindly trusted him and felt relieved when Vanni had him killed.Hank had just gotten engaged, so I believed I still had a chance to win him back by showing him that our past connection was not over.To be close to Hank, I needed to be near Nora. If I stayed with her, I would have the opportunity to see Hank and make my move.Nora was thrilled to be engaged to Hank, and I understood why. Hank wouldn't have looked back if I had intentionally tried to harm her, but now all I wanted was him.Nora made a revealing statement, "I live with Hank, but if he agrees, I don't mind." I knew Hank wouldn't allow me to stay at his place.Perhaps it was the aftermath of the assassin's attack that led Hank to invite Nora to live with him. I needed to be near him
Nora’s POv“Molly, I'm done with Hank. He proposed last night, and we made out, but as soon as Octavia called, he left me," a tear slid down my cheek as I spoke to Molly on the phone.The emotions swirling through me were overwhelming because I had witnessed how Octavia stood by Cage and said hurtful things to Hank, so why would he still care about her?"Nora, you have to trust your man," Molly said calmly. I informed her, "I want to see you.""Okay, I'm home, but Gianni is going out, so I will have a driver pick you up."I didn't refuse the offer since I didn't have any of Hank's car keys. As soon as I reached Molly's mansion, I told her everything the moment I saw her, and she was excited."You are engaged, that's wonderful, but I think it's the reason Gianni left too. He never left me alone after that incident at the hospital," she said. My heart warmed at the fact that Hank was not alone with Octavia.I stayed with Molly and fell asleep until she received news from Gio that they w
Hank’s POVGio, please allow them to answer the question," I said, my voice trembling. Octavia responded, "I don’t know her identity because the assassin would not reveal it to me."It made sense that Octavia wouldn't intentionally target Nora, but I still needed to confirm my suspicions.Cage grinned. "They came for you, but do you think they would still save you if they knew the girl in question?"My heart sank. No wonder Carter didn't know their identities. That was how the transaction was meant to be.Cage likely provided the contract, and Octavia, wanting to keep her identity hidden, offered a better deal for the same target. Carter, in turn, would not disclose the target's identity because she hid it to protect herself.They orchestrated it this way to avoid being traced, even if Carter failed and got caught."Who is she?" I asked again. Cage smiled. "It's Nora, and this woman confessed that the job was done because the assassin told her he was already with her. He never misses
Hank’s POVI desired Nora so much that when she expressed a desire for intimacy, I took the opportunity to propose to her, and she accepted.My joy was overwhelming, and as we spent the night together, I couldn't help but envision her in a wedding gown. I was eager to solidify our relationship quickly, but I didn't want to appear desperate, so I decided to wait a week or two before discussing marriage.Having Nora in my life made everything worthwhile, even leaving my lucrative job. It allowed us the freedom to spend time together whenever we pleased. I looked forward to supporting her business and seeing it flourish beyond her dreams.However, our peaceful morning was unexpectedly disrupted by Octavia."Hank, Vanni has blacklisted me, and I'm in trouble. Cage and his gang are after me. He deceived me. I'm hiding in my basement because I'm injured. He nearly killed me, Hank," Octavia pleaded as I reassured her, "Stay put, I'm on my way."I could track Octavia using her GPS as long as
Nora’s POVThere was nothing creepier than watching Hank take down Carter. I had thought Carter would put up a fight, but it turns out he's only good at harming fragile women like me.Even after it was all over, I found it hard to accept that I had almost died.What if Hank hadn't received my message and tried to call me? I had resisted when he first asked me to move in with him or find another apartment, but not anymore.Clearly, experiences like this were why Molly had toughened up so much. One can't always rely on a savior, so I need to toughen up if I want to be with a man like Hank.No matter what, there would always be dangers surrounding him. When I reached his house, I showered again out of anxiety, hoping the water would wash away my fears.It helped, but seeing Hank in just shorts, his chest exposed and his damp hair, as if he had just showered, a different kind of anxiety took hold of me.Men often walked around shirtless, and it was clear that Hank was the type to sleep in
Hank’s POVAfter Nora refused to vacate her apartment, I discreetly kept an eye on her ever since I spotted Carter in the elevator.Despite the events at Molly and Gio’s wedding, where I respected Nora’s desire to take things slow, I refrained from inviting her to my place and instead ensured her safety in her own apartment.I had been monitoring Carter and confirmed his departure on the day we went to the Island, causing my surveillance on Nora to lapse.As I neared my house, I almost ignored the message beep from my phone but a strong feeling compelled me to check, suspecting it was Nora.However, the call abruptly ended after two rings, signaling a problem.Instinctively, I made a U-turn, realizing that Carter’s sudden presence and the phone going dead were red flags.I didn’t anticipate Carter causing trouble without a contract, ruling out the possibility of him being hired to target Nora. It dawned on me that his actions might be driven by his feelings for her.Upon reaching Nora
Nora’s POVGio, were they responsible for the threatening note?" Hank inquired. Gio nodded. "Yes, they targeted Molly and Roger. When they couldn't reach her due to the tight security, they exploited her health condition."He smiled bitterly and continued, "During our first antenatal visit after our honeymoon, Molly mentioned seeing this boy, but I dismissed it as a hallucination. They have been monitoring her for a long time without success."Now everything made sense, but why did they use Wade? "What about the boy? Why send him?" I asked, and Gio looked saddened."They manipulated him, poisoning his mind. Before I killed Wesley's father for murdering his wife, he hinted that there were more threats coming. I suspect his other two children," he explained.If this young boy could have murderous intentions towards Roger, then his siblings could be even more dangerous. They needed to be located.Gio gazed at Wade with concern evident in his eyes and voice. "I assure you, we will protect
Nora’s POVAfter the wedding, I finally understood why Molly loved Roger so much. He was disciplined, intelligent, and resilient.Inspired by him, I started training alongside himself and Hank every morning until Molly and Gio returned from their honey mon.Roger's dedication to learning also improved my relationship with Hank.For the first time, I felt like a mother figure, caring for a child who was independent and mature beyond his years.Molly then suggested another concert, and I eagerly agreed, putting my business on hold.The final day of the concert took a somber turn when Molly collapsed, but I stepped in to handle the situation, inadvertently gaining some unwanted attention.Despite the incident, Molly's connection with her fans deepened as they showed their support by gathering outside the hospital. Gio, as I now referred to him, helped manage the situation and dispersed the crowd.Although it felt strange to call him Gio, I knew I would eventually get used to it.Each day