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Leonardo POV I rested my head on the desk, the world around me fading as the conversation with Salvatore played on repeat in my mind. His voice was so clear, full of malice, too alive in my thoughts, and every word was like a fresh reminder that he never left.****** The Day Of The Explosion I was sipping my morning coffee when my phone buzzed. It was an unknown number. I picked it up regardless.Silence hung in the air before a voice cut through it—cold, smooth, and maddeningly familiar.“Hello, Mr. Leonardo,” he greeted.The sound of his voice was enough to make my blood run cold. I gripped the edge of the table, forcing myself to stay calm. “Salvatore.”“Nardo,” he purred, his tone thick with mockery. Only Salvatore called me that, his favourite insult hidden under a thin layer of sarcasm.“So quick to remember me”My teeth clenched, jaw tight. “What do you want?”“Ah, straight to business, as always.” He chuckled—a low, grating sound that made me clench my fist around the coffe
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Kimberly POV A week had passed since we relocated to the mansion in the southern part of Spain. It was grand, imposing, just like the previous one. Talking about that, the name of the man responsible for my turmoil had finally reached my ears—Salvatore. The realisation twisted in my gut like a cruel joke.Days earlier, Luca had demanded my I*******m login after my phone was shattered, taking with it the last shred of privacy I clung to.. Together, we scrolled through my exchanges with Salvatore, each line a reminder of my recklessness. Mario and Enzo looked on, their silence heavier than words. Enzo’s gaze, hard with judgement, sliced like a knife.Suddenly, Leonardo rose from his chair, the scrape of wood against marble slicing through the tense silence. He walked over to the bar, pouring himself a glass of wine, his jaw clenched."I'm wondering why you never left," he said quietly, his voice low but laced with accusation.My breath caught. "Left? And go where, Leonardo? You took eve
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Kimberly POV One thing my father taught me was the importance of keeping the flowers tidy. Yet, as I scanned the garden, I couldn't help but notice the neglect—overgrown edges, untrimmed blooms. It irked me, especially with a splitting headache pounding behind my eyes, but tending to the flowers offered a strange kind of solace, a brief reprieve from the storm in my head.Monica's presence gnawed at me, an itch that refused to be ignored. What kind of personal assistant follows her boss home? The way they had interacted that night, anyone could see the familiarity was far more than professional. Lost in thought, I didn't even realize when my clippers slid too far, nicking my nail against a thorn. The sudden sting snapped me back, just as a familiar voice cut through the quiet.“Be careful,” Leonardo called out, his voice sharp enough to make me jolt.Blood welled up from the cut, trailing down my finger, and a wave of dizziness washed over me. Before I could react, Leonardo was beside
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Kimberly POV “You… You killed your own mom?” I asked, taken aback, barely able to get the words out.I knew he was ruthless, but this… this was beyond anything I’d expected.His face darkened, eyes narrowing. “Leave.”“I…”“Get out, Kimberly.!”Without a second thought, I scrambled out, heart pounding, and left him to his brooding silence. I hurried down the hall, needing air, needing answers, and found myself in the kitchen where Helen was working quietly.“Helen,” I called, my voice coming out as a whisper.She looked up, a mixture of worry and something I couldn’t place etched across her face.“You’ve been working here for years, right?” I asked, wanting to be sure she was someone I could trust for the truth.“Yes, ma’am,” she said, nodding slowly.“Leonardo… did he really kill his own mom?” I kept my voice low, watching her carefully.Her reaction was immediate; her eyes widened in shock, her brow furrowed deeply. “Who told you such a lie?” she asked, bewildered.“Leonardo told me
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Kimberly POV “Why did you say she died because of you?” I finally asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Leonardo’s expression hardened, his eyes focused somewhere distant. “I couldn’t let the sleeping dog lie,” he said, his voice low and heavy.Salvatore. The name resonated like a dark omen—dangerous and deadly, a shadow cast over the past.Leonardo’s jaw clenched as he continued, “He was never worthy of being family. I tried to fight it, against my sister’s pleas. I didn’t listen, and my mother paid the price.”It took me several moments to piece it all together, the realisation snapping into place like a final puzzle piece. My eyes widened. “Salvatore… is Emily’s husband?” The shock laced my words.Leonardo’s muttered “Smart” was all the confirmation I needed. The silence that followed was heavy, the air between us taut with unspoken pain. He didn’t elaborate, and I understood the unspoken boundary. This wound was still raw, and pressing it further would break what little trust w
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Kimberly POV I was in high spirits for the rest of the week. Leonardo and I had started making progress—or at least, I thought so.Since he sent me that landline, he’s been away traveling. But he still sends me texts, and I can’t help looking forward to them, even though I pretend otherwise. The thought of it makes me giggle, and I realise just how much I’ve started to rely on those messages. I was just settling down when the landline started ringing. For a split second, I hoped it was Leonardo. But it turned out to be Ian—well, not bad."Heyy," I greeted."Hi, sis," Ian said."I’ve been trying to reach Dad, but his number’s not going through. What’s up?" he asked.My heart leapt. I knew this moment would come, but I’d hoped to have a solid excuse ready by then. But as it turns out, my mind went blank."Actually..." I stammered."Sis?" Ian’s voice grew tense. "Is something wrong with Dad? Tell me!""No, not at all!" I blurted out, my voice almost too high. "He’s… on a field trip. Yea
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Kimberly POV After the gym incident with Luca, I couldn’t help but feel flushed every time we were in the same room. Days rolled into weeks, and my daily life had settled into a rhythm of scrolling through my phone, chatting with Helen, binge-watching series, and occasionally reading some steamy romance stories.At dinner one evening, Leonardo looked up at me. "I hope you're prepared for the party. It’s in the U.S."“U.S.?” I repeated, almost choking. “Like…the United States?”He shrugged, casually continuing his meal. “Yeah. It’s a little grand.”I couldn’t hide my surprise. “I’ve never been there, but I’ve heard a lot about it,” I admitted, trying to keep my voice steady.“It’s not that bad,” Leonardo said calmly as he continued his meal.I took a breath, gathering the nerve to ask, “What kind of party is it, exactly?”Leonardo set his fork down, meeting my gaze. “It’s more of an investment discussion. But there’ll be a buffet, and… I’ll be there as the Don.”“Don?” The word rolled
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Kimberly POV I caught my reflection in the mirror and nearly did a double-take. The emerald dress hugged me just right, with only a hint of gloss and mascara. I had tried my best not to do much, but the effect was something that couldn't go unnoticed.As I glanced over the bannister, I spotted Leonardo on a call downstairs. I think he noticed my presence, because he turned in my direction and stared at me. I heard him murmur something in Italian to the phone.I could feel his burning gaze on me as I descended the stairs, and I prayed silently not to trip and fall.When I reached him, he leaned in, pressing a light kiss to my forehead. “You look incredible,” he said, his tone softer than I’d expected.“Thank you.” I tried to look away, my cheeks warming under his steady gaze.“Shall we?” He extended his hand, and I took it, letting him lead me to the car. The drive was smooth, though I could feel his eyes on me from time to time, making me hyper-aware of every little detail.Once we ar
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Kimberly’s POVDinner had barely settled in my stomach when I caught sight of Leonardo walking past the dining room. I didn’t even think; I pushed my chair back and hurried after him."Leonardo!" I called, but he didn’t stop or even glance back.He strode to his bedroom with the same cold indifference I had come to expect. Still, I had hoped foolishly, perhaps that returning from the office or wherever he went might clear his mind and make him more willing to listen. Clearly, I was wrong.I stopped mid-step, defeated. Just as I turned to head back to my room, a familiar voice called out."Kimberly, dear!"I spun around, and there she was…Emily, her face lit up with excitement.“Oh goodness, I rushed down the moment I heard you were back!” she exclaimed, pulling me into a tight hug.I clung to her like a lifeline, my emotions unraveling in a way I hadn’t expected. I didn’t even realize tears were streaming down my face until she whispered, "Shh… it’s okay. We’ll talk about it."We retr
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Leonardo’s POV"If you like her, just say it," Mario said, looking at me with that knowing gaze of his. "Stop making her go through all this."I frowned. "But it's not part of the plan, Mario."He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Leonardo, you know what you want. Don’t pretend you don’t."Mario sighed heavily, folding his arms. "Plans can change, Leonardo. You created this plan. If affection wasn’t in it, you can damn well add it.""Fine," I muttered, running a hand through my hair, frustration building. "Enough. I and Kimberley will leave camp today. You and Enzo, meet us at the mansion tomorrow."Mario went silent, watching me, but I knew he wasn’t done.I couldn’t stop thinking about his words. What do I want?---I entered the tent to find Kimberly struggling with her luggage."Is that box too small?" I asked the words out before I even thought about it.She let out a laugh. "I’m just terrible at packing. My dad helps me most of the time... well, he did. Then, Helen took o
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Kimberly’s POV"I'm sorry," Leonardo whispered, his fingers brushing a stray strand of hair from my face. His touch was soft,catching me off guard. Everything about his touch contradicted everything I’d come to know about him.I stepped back, breaking the kiss. My lips tingle, my body betraying me with a warmth that lingered in my chest arguing against my better judgment.The wind carried a biting chill, and I shivered as it cut through me.“Let’s go, Kimberly,”he urged, his voice low and controlled, “Why?” My voice was barely audible, but I held my ground. “Why should I follow you, Leonardo? Because I have nowhere to go? Because I have no father to protect me? Because I owe a five-hundred-million debt? Or is it because you hold my brother’s life in your hands?”My words came out fast, biting, each one laced with the frustration I’d been bottling up for so long.“Kimberly…”“Or maybe,” I interrupted, my voice sharp with sarcasm, “it’s because I’m now the Donna of the almighty Mafia
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Kimberly's POV"Just leave!" His voice echoed endlessly in my mind, each word a fresh wound. My vision blurred as I sprinted toward the camp gate, praying to slip past the guards unnoticed.But when I got there, my heart sank. "Oh no."The security had somehow tripled. Guards were stationed everywhere, their presence suffocating. My chest tightened as I stepped closer, daring to stretch my luck.One guard glanced in my direction. I froze, panic gripping me. Quickly, I turned back, hoping he hadn’t noticed my intention.The gates were locked tight. Escape seemed impossible.I bit down hard on my lower lip, holding back the sob building in my throat. Going back to the room was out of the question, I couldn’t face Leonardo’s cold gaze, his biting words replaying cruelly in my mind.The recruits’ hostel was equally unthinkable. Not when all this is happening because of my last visit there that this mess began.No, I couldn’t go back.Aimlessly, I wandered, ignoring the polite greetings of
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Leonardo’s POV"You've been on my nerves ever since you arrived," I muttered under my breath, barely controlling the surge of frustration rising within me."Then return me," she shot back, her voice tinged with a biting sharpness. "Not like I begged to be here in the first place."I gritted my teeth. "If I had a choice, I wouldn't need a damn reminder.""Leonardo," she said quietly, her gaze steady despite the tension thickening the air. "What exactly am I doing wrong? I'm just trying to help.""Yes..." I snapped before I could stop myself. "Your idea of help is exactly what’s getting on my nerves. You're tarnishing my image," I barked. The words left my mouth before I could take them back.“Fuck it” I cursed under my breath.I watched her flinch, taking a step back, her eyes wide with a flicker of pain."Tarnishing your image, you say?" Kimberly's voice was low but firm. "Trying to join in with the welcome party is what’s tarnishing your image. But sleeping in a separate room from min
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A loud, piercing alarm jolted me awake. My heart pounded as I shot up, blinking rapidly. The sound was sharp, invasive, and entirely unwelcome."What in the world?”“Helen?” I called out instinctively, my voice groggy. There was no reply.I blinked at the dimly lit room, momentarily confused by my environment. The bare walls, the faint scent of wood…. my mind sluggishly started catching up. This wasn’t the mansion. Then it hit me, I was still at the camp.Dragging myself out of bed, I shuffled to the adjoining bathroom. It was surprisingly clean, with neatly tiled walls and a small mirror mounted above the sink. I splashed cold water on my face, letting the chill clear the remnants of sleep from my mind.After freshening up, I changed into a pair of jeans and a jacket, hoping it would be enough to keep out the early morning chill.“Salute”!!The noise outside grew louder, drawing my attention.Curiosity tugged at me, and my legs carried me toward the commotion.The sight on the field
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Kimberly's POV“There’s going to be a two-week training for all new recruits. As Don and Donna, we have to be available,” Leonardo said casually, his voice steady as he bit into his toast.I glanced up from my plate. Why does he always wait until breakfast to drop these little landmines? Does he want me to choke to death?“What will be my job?” I asked, trying to keep my irritation in check.“Nothing much,” he replied with a shrug. “Just that it’s unavoidable for you not to be there.”I sighed. “All I’ll be doing is welcoming people?”He nodded, his focus never wavering from his meal.“What a life,” I muttered under my breath, poking at my eggs. My tone was sharp enough to make him glance at me, but I didn’t care if he heard.---“You’re done for today, ma’am,” Enzo said with a grin, handing me a bottle of water.I smiled back, wiping sweat from my brow. “Not gonna lie, it was enjoyable,” I admitted, my muscles aching from the self-defense session.“Of course, ma’am. It only proves ho
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Kimberly POV I sighed in frustration as my Blinklist app displayed the dreaded message: "To be responded to in 48 hours." Does this mean I’d spend the next two days in utter boredom? I’d already spent the past month after training devouring romance books, so the thought of a bookless night was unbearable.It was only 9 PM, and restlessness clawed at me. The house was deathly quiet. Helen was on her day off, and Enzo had taken his rare break too. Everyone else had somewhere to be, something to do. Everyone except me.I wandered aimlessly through the hallways, letting the silence press against me. My steps brought me to the door of Leonardo’s room.The temptation to peek inside and see what his private world looked like gnawed at me, but I fought it down. “Ugggh” Moving on, I passed a heavy wooden door I hadn’t noticed before. Its design looked old, like it belonged in a castle, not a modern mansion. I stopped, curiosity tugging at me. This part of the house was unfamiliar. I haven
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Kimberly POV I couldn't forget Monica's words. It was past evening and I was awaiting Helen's call for dinner. I wasn't hungry. I was frustrated and heading towards the gym."Off all days!" I frowned, trying to force open the door. The gym was locked just like everything in this mansion.I had spent the day reading a new mafia novel. It seems better than the previous ones I’d been reading. In it, the female lead took power into her own hands and made the male lead fall in love with her. But that male lead was cooperative, not the pig-headed man I called my husband.I reached the heavy glass door and tugged at the handle. It didn’t budge. "Off all days!" I frowned, trying to force open the door. The gym was locked just like everything in this mansion."Just forget it." I said to no one in particular, and went to sit on the marble steps outside, hugging my knees to my chest.The evening air was thick, the heavy clouds above were promising rain. I didn’t know how long I stayed there,
