Chapter 4

POV - GIOVANNI CARSON 

I woke up to a harsh light blinding me. I looked to my side and noticed that the bed was empty.

She's gone.

"Merda."

Pinching the bridge of my nose. My mind drifted to that woman.

I would have killed her right then and there but...

FUCK! This is embarrassing, I've killed thousands and never in my life have my enemies been one step ahead of me. I might have missed something.

This is bad, really bad.

I climbed off the bed and made my way to the bathroom. I splash cold water onto my face then stare at my reflection, anger boiling my blood.

Idiota!

I release my anger by punching the mirror in front me, it shatters into a million pieces.

I just made the worst mistake and I regret it.

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I glared at Luca as he tried to catch his breath, blood dripping from his lips onto his white tank top.

"Again." I said as I wiped away the beads of sweat on my forehead with the back of my hand.

Luca swung a punch towards my head instinctively I blocked it with my forearm and countered with an upward cut to Luca's neck then punched him in the gut.

Luca staggered backwards with a violent cough. "What the hell Giovanni!"

Enzo stood in front of the door with arms crossed, his cold eyes focused on Luca's back.

He chuckled darkly. "Go easy on him."

I rolled my eyes.

"What has gotten into you?" Luca questioned. He ran a hand across his jaw before saying. "Are you trying to kill me?"

"His love bird stood him up." Enzo mocked.

My jaw clenched and I didn't say a word. Luca looked at me with wide eyes.

"Gabriella got away, you didn't drug her?" Luca questioned as he grabbed a bottle of water from the mini refrigerator near the door. 

Enzo glanced at me and cocked a brow. "How did you manage to let her get away, this never happens."

I sighed and replied. "I fell asleep."

Enzo wore a darkly entertained expression. "Shit, you fell asleep?" He laughed.

Luca tossed me a bottle of water and stated. "Fuck her, drug her, bring her to the warehouse. Simple."

"Maybe he got tired after fucking her." Enzo laughed.

I glared at Enzo and he disguised his laugh as a cough.

Enzo was those people that never took anything seriously, they always make a joke out of serious situations, He respected me but fuck this guy can be a pain in the ass.

He's like those little annoying brothers.

Luca on the other hand is opposite from that. He is quiet and never takes shit from anyone. He's a very private person.

I might not know much about him but I know for a fact his loyal.

"So what will you do?" Enzo asked. "Nothing."

"For now." I added.  

"Oh and Annah just called." Enzo announced. I narrowed my eyebrows. "Why didn't she call me?" I questioned.

"She tried but you weren't answering your phone so she called me instead."

"What did she say?"

Enzo scratched the back of his neck. "That there's a family dinner happening at your parents house."

It's been a year since I last saw my parents. I don't attend these dinners because something always goes wrong.

And the thought of my brother and father in the same room. Yeah no way in hell.

"So are you attending?" Luca queried. "No." I stated.

Enzo shared a look with Luca.

"What?"

Luca turned to face me. "You have to go."

"No." I repeated. "What about your-."

"I said no Luca." I snapped.

Luca raised his hands and stepped back. "Okay." He said.

"Good." I replied.

I take a deep breath. "Let's go again."

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I sat quietly in my office as I went through some paperwork.

My head shot up when my office doors burst open. An angry woman barged in followed by two guards yelling at her to not interrupt me.

I raised my hand and nodded, signaling them to leave us.

"Still don't know how to knock?" I questioned while I continued to go through the paperwork.

"Why aren't you ready?" My sister Annah questioned. "I'm not going." I said, still not looking up.

She slammed her hand on the desk to gain my attention and it worked. "Giovanni, mom expects you to be there." She said sternly.

I leaned back in my chair then crossed my arms. "You and Antonio will be there."

"Giovanni..." She trailed off. "Please. Do this for me and mom, she misses you." My sister spoke out.

I rolled my eyes then stood up and walked over to the minibar and poured myself a drink.

"Then she should come visit me." I said, swirling my glass of whiskey.

I took a sip of my whiskey.

"Why do you keep doing this?" Annah exclaims, flipping her blonde to one side. "New look?" I question as I notice that she now has blonde hair instead of red. "Yeah, you like it." She excitedly remarks

"It's okay."

I hear her sigh at my response knowing that she's annoyed. I just brush it off.

To be honest

I've noticed that Annah and I have had a lot in common ever since we were kids. She's kind of fun to hang out with but I'll never admit that to her.

"Stop changing the subject." She whined. "I'm not changing the subject Ann."

Her gaze burned a hole into my cheek. "You are coming." She declared then reached out, taking my drink and setting it on the table beside me. 

I sighed. Knowing that she'll never give up.

"This is the first and last dinner I'll be attending."

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Leaning back, I rested a forearm on the table and focused my gaze on the plate of food in front of me.

Low chatter filled the room, but beneath that lay a tense and uncomfortable vibe.

Everyone seemed to be easily chatting amongst themselves, so maybe it was just me.

My sister sat beside me and my brother Antonio sat in front of me. I looked up and noticed he was already looking at me. I held his gaze for a breathless second before looking away.

I turned to my mother who sat at the far end of the table.

"So, brother, how was the event last night?" Antonio said.

Every pair of eyes shifted to me, I drank a sip of wine and replied. "Good."

"You hosted an event yesterday?" My father said from a few seats down.

I forced a smile. "Yes papà." 

"Where did it take place?"

"Piper Club."

"How come I wasn't invited?" Annah asked.

My gaze shifted to Antonio. He leaned back in his chair, a ring sounding as he ran his fingers around his wine glass. "Don't worry sis, I didn't receive an invitation but invented myself anyway."

Annah rolled her eyes and took a large gulp of wine.

It might be unpleasant speaking to my brother but I had to because my mother was right there.

"Oh and did you know a Sangriento was there. In fact Gabriella Sangriento."   

"What?!" My father yelled.

"Uh-oh." Annah said under her breath.

  "I saw them leave the club together..." Antonio's eyes flickered with dark enjoyment. "They probably fucked."

Chairs fell backward to the floor as everyone jumped to their feet.

"Say another fucking word I won't hesitate to snap your fucking neck." I hissed. My jaw tightened as venom crawled through my veins.

My father's face turned red. He is beyond pissed and my mother's eyes widened with fear.

Like I said, my brother is a fucking pain in the ass.