The Cosa Nostra Den is like a rendezvous; a meeting point for all members of the inner circle.They have their meetings at least thrice a week if there are no problems on ground to solve.Paolo drove into the underground park, and Massimo carried himself powerfully, walking into the Den which is surrounded with trained guards.Paolo followed him into the secured building where they met the three other members waiting already in the dark-walled room.There are black couches surrounding a long glass table like a conference setting."Look who's here" Niccolo boomed, pouring himself a glass of vodka.He's shirtless, the tattoos on his skin looking ruggedly ominous. Niccolo is carefree and at the same time a hardtack member of the circle. His Peruzzi family owns the hospital, which is why it was so easy to get Violette treated there."Still can't believe he actually snatched her" Marina said beside him, mounting her legs on each other.She's a tall beautiful woman who has a strict badass
Massimo has always known looking him dead in the eyes takes a lot of courage.Apart from the difference in the colour of his two eyes which is purely strange, his facial features tells a hard, humourless story. It could only be read by those he gives the chance.Wherever this woman in front of him got the guts to talk back at him from, must be somewhere from the pit of hell where he himself is the king.He lowered the cigar he's holding, and despite the fact that he has only had two drags, he crushed the light out on the ashtray that's always on the balcony rails top then faced her.Violette stood her ground, still looking him straight in the eyes as he took one large step to her, his chest nearly colliding with hers.She held her breaths, hoping he won't notice the fear she's trying to conceal, but the blink of her eyes ratted her out, making him smirk sharply."Breathe, Teresa, and try not to do the talking back thing in the future. I am not a patient man, and I can see through your
Massimo entered the bedroom with Violette still intact in her arms, but immediately the door closed behind them, he placed her down, and the smile cleared off her face."Goodnight, you can now—"Her throat was already in the middle of his palm before she could finish.He grabbed her, pushed her to the wall and caged her in the middle of his broad arms, his eyes boring into hers as his palm continued lodging her throat, not enough to hurt her but enough to keep her in place."Mas!" She talked in a choky tone, and his palm squeezed harder, making her eyes close a bit."Don't call me that, or I'll kill you" he threatened, letting her go roughly.Violette coughed twice before facing him, her head tilting."Why? That's just a short from of your name I improvised to look romantic in front of your kids, and I got choked for it?"Massimo left the room with a glare but without an answer to her.Violette kicked her legs after him as if he's still in sight, then she fell in bed, sitting at the e
The hatred in Antonio's eyes intensified with each passing second, and the longer he held eyes with Violette, the longer the tension in the air stretched.Violette knew not everyone would like here here considering the fact that she took the place of an important person, but this man is taking it too far.He might be the father of the late Teresa, but she didn't beg for this position. She was brought here by The Boss himself, so there's no way she's letting this slide.She tucked a little smile into her face, refusing to blink as she spoke casually. "If she held such special place in your heart, why not find someone to murder you so you'd go meet her up there?"That was followed by Antonio's hand raise, but before he could give her the hit, Massimo stepped in their middle, preventing that."She killed her groom! They dated for years, Massimo, but she killed him for a slight mistake! And you brought her in with the kids? What if she harms my grandkids?" Antonio spat."I will never harm
It's a warm summer morning, and Violette looks stressed, restless as she watered the flowers in the garden. She has taken it upon herself to wet the flowers every morning even if the kids don't appreciate it. So far they like it, it's her duty to protect the flowers and prevent withering. She's a great lover of flowers too. When she was still at the La Rosa mansion, the madam of the house was obsessed with flowers, and she grew likeness for the plants through that. A deep sigh left her nostrils as she finished watering, but she kept standing in the middle of the garden. It's been a week since the 'thing' with Massimo, and she has been trying her best to keep away from him since them. She knew he had a dark side—it'd be strange for a mafia boss to be plain, but she wasn't expecting him to dig it out on her face so soon. Her trials at avoiding him were always fruitless though. Massimo intentionally shoves himself on her face to make her uncomfortable. He slept in her room
Getting blamed for what's not your fault is hellishly hurtful. Violette knew from when she got accused of stealing at the La Rosa mansion.Tears and helplessness follows, and it'll be worse if no one believes your innocence story.As she carried the tray containing the cup refills of the beet juice out of the kitchen, her steps were slow with contemplation.If this goes the wrong way, it'd be entirely her fault, different from the stealing incident.This time, she won't be able to defend herself, and claiming innocence would be harder.That made her reconsider, and she whirled, turning back into the kitchen."Mum?" Lucia's voice stopped her. Her hands tightened on the tray, and her eyes widened.Mum?Did she hear wrong?She turned around, facing the kids at the dinning who're staring at her."Did you just call me...mum?" "Aren't you?" Luca replied, making a joyous smile descend on Violette's face. The way her heart leapt made a lone tear of joy leave her left eye.She's not even acti
Violette kept wiping her tears, but they kept raining out of her eyes as she paced the front of the mansion.The time is some minutes downside 6pm, and Massimo is still not back from the hospital with the kids.They should better be ok, or she'll never be able to forgive herself for life.She had asked Marie for the hospital address, but Marie wouldn't tell for the fear of Massimo, so she's left in suspense as she paced the porch.Massimo can return and shoot her down like he promised, but so far the kids are ok, her death would be worth it.She's not going anywhere till she confirms their wellness.She rolled the ring on her finger, sitting and backing the wall as another tear rolled out."Wear it, that's the ring I gave Teresa on the alter."Those wore Massimo's words when he gave the ring to her before bringing her here, but too bad she won't get to wear it for longer since she's dying anyways.Maybe she's not meant to have a home, maybe she's jinxed.--[Peruzzi Hospital]"They'll
The echoing sound of gunshot penetrated into Violette's ear, and she expected the bullet to pierce into her skull and make a hole then send her to her death, but she felt nothing.Her body is not numb, so it's impossible to bleed without her knowledge. It only means the bullet didn't get her.He was definitely aiming at her directly before she closed her eyes.What changed?Her lashes parted as she opened her eyes only to see him standing in front of her already, gun down.She tried to move back with a gasp, but his large hand held her chin, keeping her in place, the grip so rough that she gulped."I'm... I'm sorry. I didn't want to give them, but they insisted on getting refills, and then they called me mum. I was overly elated, and I just...I gave in" she explained."Do you know what would have happened if they didn't get quick medical attention?" He gritted out, his words hitting her tearful face with impact."I'm sorry" she whispered, his hold on her chin tightening. She couldn't
At first, Violette thought she heard wrong. Maybe her ears mysteriously got a new malfunction.Dolcissima?But then, they're the only two in this room, unless walls are starting to talk."You love my eyes that much?" Massimo spoke, and that's when she realized she has actually been staring at his eyes since a minute ago."Yes" she replied without thinking, and her eyes widened as she quickly covered her mouth with her right palm, but Massimo already dropped her in bed before she could take it back.She rested her palms on the bed as she shifted back on it, and he entered her parted legs, staying in the middle. He inserted his hands into his pockets sinisterly."Take off your blouse" he spoke, and the sporadic beating of her heart resumed as she gulped again."Unless you want me to take it off for you. I'm not gentle with clothes" he said, his voice a deep dulcet."You've... never been gentle with anything" she replied before she knew it, and she didn't cower after saying it.Before sh
"Oh my God, Luca! Lucia!" Marie exclaimed, rushing to the scene as Izumi dripped, her mouth and eyes still widened."People need to learn how to mind their business! I don't like her" Lucia snapped."And I repeat, do not talk down on mum anymore. We've had enough of your japanese classes, now out!" Luca pointed authoritatively at the door."Miss! Please calm" Marie tried to coax Izumi who looks like she's currently boiling with rage as she stared at the mess on the expensive dress which would definitely feed an extended family for months."No. She doesn't have to calm, she only has to get the fûck out" Lucia spoke again, and Marie nearly screamed.Alessandro was slowly smiling, but as for Violette, she's still by the kitchen door, watching.The urge to step in is not even in her. More like she's enjoying this, and she wants to capture everything in her head.First, the kids said thanks to her, kissed her cheek, and now they're defending her from the Yakuza princess?Can this day get a
Massimo curled his arms around her, engulfing her completely in his muscular chest.He doesn't know the reason for her tears yet, but he's already devising ways to dismember whoever caused it.If it's not him, then no one else has the right to make her eyes wet.He knows she's not a weakling — Violette La Rosa is far different from regular women, but she fact that this is the second time she's crying in his arms makes him want to cage her away from the world and be the only one to witness her tears and pet her forever.As sick as that might sound, he doesn't care. Maybe because he has grown accustomed to the feel of her crying in his arms.Violette cried to her heart intent before letting go of him, and when she saw she has soaked his shirt with her tears, she gasped."I'm.. I'm sorry." She hiccupped, causing her to stammer without meaning to.Massimo held her face, and she hiccupped again.Paolo who has been the only witness to the coziness excused himself, leaving silently as Massi
The gunshots in the room echoed across the hallways and the main clubhouse, snatching the attention of several other gangsters across the building.They made their ways to the mayhem room with various weapons to their hands, ready to maim the enemies.Blood spilled in the room as Paolo returned their shots as much as they're giving.Bullets flew around, and he's trying to cover himself from getting hit at the same time.Marina, Nelson and Niccolo came bursting in through the door, and a more bloody showdown happened.Two gangsters came for Nelson with heavy metal pipes, but he simply went down low, causing the pipes to fly over him before he snatched them.He jammed the sharp edge of the first pipe to the neck of the first guy, digging out his Adam's apple.The second pipe went into the stomach of the second gangster, and his blood fleeted Nelson's face.Nelson wiped his hand and face with a napkin, looking modest like he's not the one who just destroyed two lives.Marina jumped over
Violette ignored Izumi's existence, pouring the juice into the twins cups before gently dropping the jug."Where is the study? I think it's best we start now" Izumi said, stopping them from drinking the juice.Luca and Lucia stood, leading Izumi towards the study. They totally ditched the juice cups.Violette scoffed, and Izumi suddenly looked back at Alessandro."And who are you? I remember Massimo has two kids only""He's my kid" Marie replied, and Izumi frowned."I was wondering why he looks poorly fed. Massimo shouldn't allow pests like you in here, it's damaging that clean reputation" she said with a scoff, taking the kids away."Was told to stay with her and monitor the session, and don't worry, I'll make sure everything is fine." Marie said like Izumi didn't just insult her son.Marie is too calm, and Violette understands, so she sent her away with a nod.Marie got the juice cups into a tray, taking it into the study for the kids.Violette sat on one of the dinning chairs, unab
The smirk was still glued to Massimo's features as he trailed the back of his hand over her nipples, causing goosebumps at their wake as her breaths caught in her throat.What's he doing?Massimo made sure their eyes are mirroring as he continued the ministration, pinning her right bud between his fingers before flicking it hard. She jerked painfully."M-Mas"She moaned without planning to, and the embarrassment that filled her face afterwards was killing, but then—the awakening in her core was much more embarrassing.Thank gawd her lower body is still covered with the towel, otherwise he'd witness her treacherous pussy wetting up.Is her body supposed to be responding to these sensations when she stabbed a man barely a month ago?Well...this ain't any man, he's the feared boss who's revered by everyone, so maybe she can?Massimo's smirk still stayed unaffected as he moved his eyes from her buds to her red face, and the smirk even deepened, making her stomach dampen.It's like he was
Izumi tilted her head, and the lights brightened the side of her face that got the slap.Violette's five fingers appeared clearly on her skin, and Izumi smiled like she just got what she wanted—which is so true."Small talk about taking Massimo, and you're acting up and slapping around? You're the emotional type, aren't you? The same lady who stabbed her groom on the alter cos she cheated on you? Was he the first man to cheat?" She talked again.Violette folded her palm, stopping herself from tearing this mad dog to pieces and pour her remnants in an incinerator."I don't even need to take Massimo cos he's never yours and will never be. I only have to claim him since he's single for the claim anyways" Izumi continued, her smile blooming."And thanks for this gift," she touched her red cheek. "I'll use it well"And then she's walking into the hall.Violette's heart skipped beats as fear gripped her.She's the Yakuza princess, and they only just signed an alliance with Cosa Nostra which
Violette has learnt the act of hating so many times. Starting with the bastard Matteo, down to the bastards number two and three—Dominic and Carla.She didn't expect another one to show up on her hate list so soon, but here she is, dressed up in expensive japanese silk and vain jewelries like she's modelling for a jewelry company or whatever.Izumi took the attention of everyone from her and poured it on herself the moment she inserted the stupidly beautiful hairpin into Lucia's hair, and Lucia obviously likes is since she's smiling and rubbing it in her hair.Violette wrapped her palm on the hairpin she's holding.Her eyes aren't even on the kids, they're on Massimo who's giving Izumi's face a careful look like he's accessing his warehouse goods.It's so intense that Violette nearly broke them apart, but then Massimo finally took Izumi's stretched hand, lodging it in his palm in a firm handshake.Violette's eyes twitched.No idea why she's feeling so on edge like this tonight, but he
Staying in Massimo's arms and crying her heart out then receiving unexpected consolation from him felt surreal to Violette, but she took her time, receiving everything he gave.His arm around her and the other one in her hair did more than she expected in calming her down, and it became hard to let go, even after her tears stopped.Reluctantly, she stepped away from him, and she wasn't able to look him in the eye before rushing out of his room, going into her own room.She had a warm shower to cool down her pounding nerves before tucking herself in bed, piling the duvet over herself.Her door opened, and the faint footsteps is enough to alert her of who just entered.She quickly shut her eyes, pretending to be asleep already as Massimo sat beside her in bed, feeling her temperature.He knows she gets high temperature whenever she cries too much—thanks to research.After he confirmed her wellness, he covered her more with the duvet, then he exited the room as quietly as he had entered.