LOGINShare
Chapter 6: Answers and Surprise
Last Updated:
2022-12-01 14:15:25Related chapters
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 7: Search and Evidences
A week. It's been a week since Patricia is giving Luca cold shoulders. After that incident, she remained silent and even her Nana asked her what's the problem all about."Are we really going to do this again, Duck?" Luca asked when she get out of the shower.It's Sunday morning and she decided to go to church with her Nana, and of course, with Luca who is now well dressed up in all black while she's all white. Patricia just stared at him before she went to the vicinity to brush her hair. Though Luca steals it away from her and is the one combing her now. She finds it sweet."I just want you to relax while the Pro-Live Magazine Company is being renovated. What's so wrong with that?""Really, Silvestri? You didn't ask for my permission.""Finally," he whispered before he stopped brushing her hair and then hugged Patricia from behind, "You talk again."She tried to get away from his hug but it only tightened. Luca rested his chin on her shoulder, she can perfectly see their reflection in
Last Updated : 2022-12-02Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 8: Unexpected Turn
Patricia sat on the long longue, staring at her parents and William who stared at her with bewilderment, she hated his guts. After the incident where she found a clue that their wedding date might be the password, she immediately went to the house to confirm it.But her parents block her way, as always. They won't let her get inside as if she is going to steal something important from them. which is honestly not the case."Why did you come back? Did you change your mind about your husband?" Her father asked in disdain, clearly indicating that he doesn't like her husband. Mr. Baron probably did not expect Luca to decline his offer and that made him furious because he doesn't get what he wants."Technically, this is my house. It's my grappa's gift for me." Patricia spouted nonchalantly, she honestly don't want to say it to them, but they are making her act like this. Or maybe not, maybe she is always been like this to them. Never considering their feelings like how they never considered
Last Updated : 2022-12-03Deceived by the Mafia Chapter: 9 Spiral
"No, that's not the password." The words rolled out of Patricia's tongue with bitterness. Disappointment is visible on her face and she knows that Luca can see it, but never said anything about it. She can't believe she fell for that trap of whoever sends the message. She's sure that person is trying to play mind games with them. "How'd you know?" His brows quirk up. "Silvestri, you think I didn't try every possible password my grandpa would use? That's my grandparents' wedding anniversary. It didn't work." "Maybe it's our anniversary then." "No, I don't think so." "Did you even try it?" Luca's question was meant to mock her. She knew it by the look on his face. Sometimes she doesn't understand him. Luca's personality is still a mystery to her. Even though she grew up observing people's actions and words, Luca made it impossible for her to guess what he is thinking. It's almost as if he was born to be someone no one could figure out unless he tells them everything, which would
Last Updated : 2023-03-17Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 10: Revelation
"You did what?" Patricia's best friend, Lily, asked on the other line.After her confrontation with Luca, she immediately went home and facetime her best friend. Lily knows everything about her. Their friendship is composed of trust and openness— one can rarely find someone who shares the same bond as theirs."I told him to get lost and find a place to stay because he's not coming home."Lily gaped at her, "It's his house, Patti.""I know.""And you told him that? Why would he listen? I mean you're my friend, but he's entitled to stay there because it's technically his house. He owns that." Her best friend asked in disbelief.She gave Lily a dirty look, "I'm his wife.""So?""Well, whose side are you?"Lily rolled her eyes, "For the record Mrs. Silvestri," She emphasizes the word Silvestri as if its purpose is to slap Patricia's face with the fact that she just kicked her husband's ass out in his own damn house."I don't know, Lils. I'm not sure if I did the right thing trusting him w
Last Updated : 2023-03-21Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 11: Agreement
Attached there was the familiar address of their vacation house. It's been decades since Patricia's family went there. It was said to be abandoned by the family, and even her grandfather didn't talk about it for as long as she can remember."We can go there if you really wanted answers," Luca suggested while she remained silent.She's contemplating. Does she really want to do it? What if someone is just playing with her? Perhaps it could be her father trying to lure her into darkness, thinking she will change her perspective on how to view their choice of life."It's an abandoned house." She said, suddenly feeling lightheaded."Hmm. I asked Alejandro to check it earlier, it's far from being abandoned."Her eyebrows crease together, "What do you mean?""Someone's been living there not until this year."She stared at him in bewilderment. How could that happen? She's pretty sure no one in her family goes there anymore. Not that she's aware of her parents or William's business, but that h
Last Updated : 2023-03-22Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 12: The Interview
Patricia turned on the recorder before she starts the interview. Catarina, Don Lorenzo's youngest daughter, is one of the activists calling for change. She hates to admit it, but Catarina had influenced numerous people to participate in specific campaigns."Let's start with your introducing yourself," Patricia trailed as she stares at the paper in front of her."Catarina Lorenzo, youngest daughter of Don Lorenzo. Law student.""Direct to the point. Why did you become an activist yourself? Are there any reasons or specific happenings which made you turn this way?""I am aware that my Dad has been very active in illegal activities in the past, but I'm different. I wanted fairness in this country. The reason why I pursue law was not to influence or manipulate the truth. But to speak for the people whose voices were stolen from them."Patricia won't deny that Catarina's answer is on point. She admires her for that, but she still doesn't fully trust her. It could be a facade.'Let's give h
Last Updated : 2023-04-01Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 13 Truth
After her interview with Catarina, Luca made sure that it was nothing. He once worked for them, but it's just it. Although it made her doubtful, she trusted him. And she's glad, because their relationship started to go well.A frown was evident on Patricia's gorgeous face as she scanned her phone. She's waiting for her husband to arrive and pick her up but it's already 20 minutes after she finished interviewing one of the elites. Luca was never been late, and tonight is the first time that he failed to fetch her. She's worried sick because of that and negative thoughts are starting to cloud her mind.Her father and William are always been a threat to their relationship. It's been months and her parents couldn't still accept the fact that she married Luca. And it's also been months since their investigation about her grandpa's death was halt.She tried to call Luca again after multiple times of trying, but he is not answering the phone.Did something bad happen?"Are you okay?" Alejand
Last Updated : 2023-04-02Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 14 Breaking Point
"Stop." She pleaded when Luca was about to take a step towards her.He halted on his step, his cold eyes bore to her. "Didn't I tell you to go home? What the fuck are you still doing here?""Are you for real?! Really, Luca?!"He sigh in resignation, "Let's go home."Patricia took a step backwards, wiping away her tears. She can't believe she fell for his trap. "No! Who are you, really?""D-didn't she knows what you do Luca?" Isabella tauntingly asked even though she's having a hard time."Shut up." Luca gritted his teeth. His comrades didn't do anything, they better knew not to let Luca's wife see such cruelty."He kills people, Patti. He's part of the mafia. He works on the shadow, trying to lure people into his world."Patricia stared at Luca in disbelief. She can't believe that the man she had shared her dreams about is one of the people she hates the most.Luca knew how she hated the guts of a mafia. Out of all the people Patricia trusted, Luca is the one who managed to enter and
Last Updated : 2023-04-03
Latest chapter
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 17: An Escape
When Patricia was young, she would cry for help to escape everything that pains her. She wanted to disappear and die so she could stop feeling helpless. She learned the hard way, and she doesn't want to repeat the same mistake of not doing anything about her problems. She's tired of running away just because she can't control the situation according to her will."Are you sure we'll be okay here?" Lily asked when they arrived at their townhouse.She called her best friend so Patricia could inform Lily about her plans. Patricia just wanted to tell Lily, but the girl was hardheaded and insisted on coming.Patricia stared at the manor, "Yes, this is the place. The answer to my questions.""I'm not sure. Alejandro-"The slip of Lily's tongue made Patricia suddenly feel the churn of burning sensation crawl on her skin. It's not a good one though. Her stomach churns at the sound of her husband's friend."What do you mean?"Her best friend's eyes start to wander around, not meeting hers. So s
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 16: Luca Silvestri's
She left. His wife left him. Luca was devastated when he went home and couldn't find Patricia. He already had a hunch that his wife won't easily forgive him, but he didn't think it would resort to this situation. His wife knows how dangerous it is to leave without a bodyguard, but being the hardheaded woman she was, she still left the house without someone."Fuck it." He whispered under his breath. A part of him is relieved to know where she is, but it's still not enough. He wants to hold her. Luca can never calm down unless he is with his wife.She may not know it, but Luca put a tracker on her engagement ring. So he knows that she's on her way to the abandoned house they were supposed to visit."Your wife's hold on you is scary," Alejandro commented when he saw the devastated and horrified look of Luca.Luca threw a glare at his friend because he knows what Alejandro is thinking, "Shut up."Instead of shutting his mouth to save himself, Alejandro cracked a sly smile. Further teasing
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 15: Another Secret?
"What are you doing here?""I see you are now back in your apartment. Did you already find out that your husband is a mafia don? How does it feel?" William asked tauntingly. He's very different from the soft spoken William she once had.Just when Patricia thought her day couldn't get any worst. William showed up in her apartment. How did he knew doesn't matter anymore. For sure her father sent him to take Patricia back. They're probably laughing because of her misfortune."You've been keeping tabs on me? Why can't all of you just mind your own business?""Your parents are worried of you."Patricia scoffed, only a fool would believe that her parents really cared for her. "Sure, they are.""Let's go home, Tricia. Stop living this kind of life.""Kind of life?""As Patricia Arquette. Stop it. You deserve the whole world, you should travel and wore expensive things. Go and do everything you want, you don't need to work your ass for money. You have that already.""You're ridiculous. What h
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 14 Breaking Point
"Stop." She pleaded when Luca was about to take a step towards her.He halted on his step, his cold eyes bore to her. "Didn't I tell you to go home? What the fuck are you still doing here?""Are you for real?! Really, Luca?!"He sigh in resignation, "Let's go home."Patricia took a step backwards, wiping away her tears. She can't believe she fell for his trap. "No! Who are you, really?""D-didn't she knows what you do Luca?" Isabella tauntingly asked even though she's having a hard time."Shut up." Luca gritted his teeth. His comrades didn't do anything, they better knew not to let Luca's wife see such cruelty."He kills people, Patti. He's part of the mafia. He works on the shadow, trying to lure people into his world."Patricia stared at Luca in disbelief. She can't believe that the man she had shared her dreams about is one of the people she hates the most.Luca knew how she hated the guts of a mafia. Out of all the people Patricia trusted, Luca is the one who managed to enter and
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 13 Truth
After her interview with Catarina, Luca made sure that it was nothing. He once worked for them, but it's just it. Although it made her doubtful, she trusted him. And she's glad, because their relationship started to go well.A frown was evident on Patricia's gorgeous face as she scanned her phone. She's waiting for her husband to arrive and pick her up but it's already 20 minutes after she finished interviewing one of the elites. Luca was never been late, and tonight is the first time that he failed to fetch her. She's worried sick because of that and negative thoughts are starting to cloud her mind.Her father and William are always been a threat to their relationship. It's been months and her parents couldn't still accept the fact that she married Luca. And it's also been months since their investigation about her grandpa's death was halt.She tried to call Luca again after multiple times of trying, but he is not answering the phone.Did something bad happen?"Are you okay?" Alejand
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 12: The Interview
Patricia turned on the recorder before she starts the interview. Catarina, Don Lorenzo's youngest daughter, is one of the activists calling for change. She hates to admit it, but Catarina had influenced numerous people to participate in specific campaigns."Let's start with your introducing yourself," Patricia trailed as she stares at the paper in front of her."Catarina Lorenzo, youngest daughter of Don Lorenzo. Law student.""Direct to the point. Why did you become an activist yourself? Are there any reasons or specific happenings which made you turn this way?""I am aware that my Dad has been very active in illegal activities in the past, but I'm different. I wanted fairness in this country. The reason why I pursue law was not to influence or manipulate the truth. But to speak for the people whose voices were stolen from them."Patricia won't deny that Catarina's answer is on point. She admires her for that, but she still doesn't fully trust her. It could be a facade.'Let's give h
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 11: Agreement
Attached there was the familiar address of their vacation house. It's been decades since Patricia's family went there. It was said to be abandoned by the family, and even her grandfather didn't talk about it for as long as she can remember."We can go there if you really wanted answers," Luca suggested while she remained silent.She's contemplating. Does she really want to do it? What if someone is just playing with her? Perhaps it could be her father trying to lure her into darkness, thinking she will change her perspective on how to view their choice of life."It's an abandoned house." She said, suddenly feeling lightheaded."Hmm. I asked Alejandro to check it earlier, it's far from being abandoned."Her eyebrows crease together, "What do you mean?""Someone's been living there not until this year."She stared at him in bewilderment. How could that happen? She's pretty sure no one in her family goes there anymore. Not that she's aware of her parents or William's business, but that h
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter 10: Revelation
"You did what?" Patricia's best friend, Lily, asked on the other line.After her confrontation with Luca, she immediately went home and facetime her best friend. Lily knows everything about her. Their friendship is composed of trust and openness— one can rarely find someone who shares the same bond as theirs."I told him to get lost and find a place to stay because he's not coming home."Lily gaped at her, "It's his house, Patti.""I know.""And you told him that? Why would he listen? I mean you're my friend, but he's entitled to stay there because it's technically his house. He owns that." Her best friend asked in disbelief.She gave Lily a dirty look, "I'm his wife.""So?""Well, whose side are you?"Lily rolled her eyes, "For the record Mrs. Silvestri," She emphasizes the word Silvestri as if its purpose is to slap Patricia's face with the fact that she just kicked her husband's ass out in his own damn house."I don't know, Lils. I'm not sure if I did the right thing trusting him w
Deceived by the Mafia Chapter: 9 Spiral
"No, that's not the password." The words rolled out of Patricia's tongue with bitterness. Disappointment is visible on her face and she knows that Luca can see it, but never said anything about it. She can't believe she fell for that trap of whoever sends the message. She's sure that person is trying to play mind games with them. "How'd you know?" His brows quirk up. "Silvestri, you think I didn't try every possible password my grandpa would use? That's my grandparents' wedding anniversary. It didn't work." "Maybe it's our anniversary then." "No, I don't think so." "Did you even try it?" Luca's question was meant to mock her. She knew it by the look on his face. Sometimes she doesn't understand him. Luca's personality is still a mystery to her. Even though she grew up observing people's actions and words, Luca made it impossible for her to guess what he is thinking. It's almost as if he was born to be someone no one could figure out unless he tells them everything, which would
