CHAPTER 9Ariella I did not expect Luis to be such a jerk; after all, he is a moron. I needed to fix my hair and went to Kendy for help; I was curious why such a sweet and understanding woman would want to be in this hell of a mansion. What am I even saying? It is a mansion, after all, and who would not want to live in one unless it was me who felt suffocated here? When Luis dragged me out of Kendy's room, I witnessed his brutality.I did not have anything against the Delucas, even though they think they run Atlanta, but now that I have been forced to marry Luis, I believe my hatred has begun. I hope Emma can help me get out of this marriage, but how will I explain to Dad that I was forced? He might have a heart attack or something, which I can not afford to cause because he will think my life is in danger.I was still deep in thought when I heard a knock on my door and asked the person to come in. I did not have to guess who it was because the moment I saw her—Kendy—a smile appeared
CHAPTER 1Atlanta, Georgia ~Ariella~"If you move your head, you will die, so you better stand still, woman," Emily said, as Luis stood next to her without saying anything. I am not sure how a wife and lover can live together.Examinations were quickly approaching, and I had not yet paid my outstanding examination fees. As a law student, things have been difficult, but holding onto the hope of one day making my father proud has kept me going. I know things would not have progressed this far if my mother, the only person who truly provided me with everything I needed, was still alive. A brave and supportive woman who had always fueled my desire to become a top lawyer left when I did not expect her to, and now I am stuck in a mess I do not know how to get out of. I took on a serving job for the night because I knew the money I would make would be more than enough to pay for my exam and buy a gift for my father's birthday. I had never served before but was eager to do so because I did
CHAPTER 2Ariella I finished dressing and made my way downstairs, amazed at how romantic Luis was pretending to be. "Oh, there comes my darling wife," Lius said, approaching me as I took my final step. He reached out for my hand and kissed it. "Papa," I smiled as I sat on the couch beside him holding back my tears."How are you doing, princess? I have missed you; why didn't you tell me you loved Lius and not Enrico?" He asked, and I had no idea how to respond.“No, it's not like that I —" "Dad, Ariella, and I are very sorry; we should have told you sooner," Luis interrupted me."Yes, I am sorry papa," I agreed, not wanting Luis to reveal any secrets."I will forgive both of you, but not again," Dad said, and we smiled at each other."I will excuse both of you and come back later to have fun," Luis said, exiting the living room."Madam, would you like us to bring you anything?" the maid inquired, standing beside my father.“Uh, no, I'm OK. Just make my father coffee and bring it to
CHAPTER 3Atlanta, Georgia Luis Ariella is undeniably beautiful and intelligent. I am relieved Enrico did not get to make the first move; otherwise, my entire Mafia would be in trouble. "Boss, we sent the message to Enrico," David, my right-hand man, said, standing on the opposite side of the table. "Good, I can not wait to hear from him," I replied, smiling devilishly."You outsmarted him on this one," David responded."I always enjoy crushing my rivals' pride.”“So, what are we going to do with Ms. Johnson?” David asked."Ms. Johnson huh? Do not let anyone hear you call her by her original surname," I told him as I prepared my cigarette."Sure, Boss, I won't," David agreed before approaching me with a lighter.He returned to stand at the door while I completed some paperwork. "May I come in?" I heard a voice ask from outside, and I looked up to see Emily."I hope you came for something important because you, of all people, know how much I dislike being disturbed," I said, looking
CHAPTER 4Ariella “Please don't shoot!" I exclaimed as I opened my eyes."Mrs. Deluca calm down,” a strange man said."Who—who are you?” I asked."My name is Thomas Guerra. I am Deluca's family doctor, which means I will be your doctor as well," the man said, and I confirmed with his dressing.“OK, what happened?" I asked, feeling so weak."Your fear of guns got the best of you, and you passed out," Luis explained as he walked in.I felt like jumping on him and slicing him up; how dare he point a gun at me? “You will —" I could not even finish my sentence because I started to feel weaker.“What's happening to her?" Luis asked the doctor."Nothing; it is just the side effect of the medication I gave her. Mrs. Deluca will come around soon, and please ensure she eats enough," the doctor said before walking away."David accompany him,” Luis said while walking towards me."Ariella Johnson, the only adamant law student to bring down the mafia, why do you think you are brave enough if you
CHAPTER 5Atlanta, Georgia Enrico "Call everyone here right now!" I told my right hand, Mathews, in an angry tone.“Boss, is everything OK?" He asked, but I threw everything on my table to the ground and turned it over.“Are you going or should I do it myself?" I asked him this time, pointing a gun directly at his chest, and we both knew my bullets never missed. "I—I will," he said quickly, hurrying out.I was still in my office, destroying everything in my path as a sense of defeat burned inside me. "Oh my goodness, Enrico, what is the matter?" Monica inquired as she and my men hurried into my office."I should be asking all of you that now," I said, staring at everyone fiercely, including Monica, who did not bow her head like the others because she was my girlfriend."What happened, Enrico—did the Delucas offend you, or is it that stubborn bitch?" Monica asked as she attempted to approach me, but I pointed my gun at her."Stop or you might regret taking another step," I warned in
CHAPTER 6Ariella I'm so worried and don't even know what to do. I know Lius has his men closely watching me on campus and everywhere I go from now on. I was in the car thinking about something when the driver took out a black card and a lunch box. "Mrs. Deluca, sir, asked me to give you this," he said, and I just wanted to throw it all away but could not because I was not sure what punishment I would face if I did. "I am fine; you can take that back. I will manage," I said, faking a smile."Madam, please take it; I will lose my life or break a bone if I return this to Mr. Deluca," the driver begged, but how was that going to be my problem? I assured him that nothing would happen and was about to get out of the car when I remembered how blood dripped from Luis' face when he forced me to sign the paperwork, so I quickly returned to take the card and launch box."I am sorry I was not thinking straight," I said, apologizing for nearly killing the innocent driver.“Ariella!" I heard Emm
CHAPTER 7Ariella Emma seemed to have a lot of questions after class. "I think I need to tell the both of you something," I said as I was about to speak when she interrupted me. “When did this happen?" "It is not what you think; I was forced into this whole thing, and I would not want anything to do with the Mafia. Just help me get out of this mess; I'm—”"Honey, you should not say stuff like that; people might think I am mistreating you, right Klara?" Luis interrupted, handing Klara a box of chocolates.“Ye—Yes,” she stuttered with fear in her tone."Calm down, I am your brother-in-law, so I do not mean any harm to you, my wife, and I have to go home now; if you do not mind, I can have my driver drop you off," Luis said, and Emma hesitated, but Klara gave in. We all went to the car, and the driver went to drop off Klara and Emma before driving us home. Luis removed his arm from my shoulder as soon as the car came to a stop and pulled me out by hand. "What are you doing? Let go." I
CHAPTER 9Ariella I did not expect Luis to be such a jerk; after all, he is a moron. I needed to fix my hair and went to Kendy for help; I was curious why such a sweet and understanding woman would want to be in this hell of a mansion. What am I even saying? It is a mansion, after all, and who would not want to live in one unless it was me who felt suffocated here? When Luis dragged me out of Kendy's room, I witnessed his brutality.I did not have anything against the Delucas, even though they think they run Atlanta, but now that I have been forced to marry Luis, I believe my hatred has begun. I hope Emma can help me get out of this marriage, but how will I explain to Dad that I was forced? He might have a heart attack or something, which I can not afford to cause because he will think my life is in danger.I was still deep in thought when I heard a knock on my door and asked the person to come in. I did not have to guess who it was because the moment I saw her—Kendy—a smile appeared
CHAPTER 8Luis I have been in Ariella's room for about 5 minutes and she has not even gotten out of the shower. I don't think she knows what I'm like when angry. How could a girl like her make me wait so long? It had been about ten minutes when I decided to go into the bathroom, but she was not there.What? Could she have escaped or something? I quickly called the cameraman to check, but he said he had last seen her with my sister, so I went to her room and found her alone. "Luis, what is the matter?" Annie inquired, noting my worried expression."It is nothing. Have you seen Ariella anywhere?" I asked."You mean the famous law student?" she said."Umm, I believe so, but she should be in her room," Annie replied, putting her clothes in the closet.“OK I'll go —" "Wait," she interrupted. I knew she was going to ask about me and Ariella, so I told her to wait and walked away. I went to Ariella's room and found the door exactly as I had left it. “Boss, are you OK?" I heard David ask a
CHAPTER 7Ariella Emma seemed to have a lot of questions after class. "I think I need to tell the both of you something," I said as I was about to speak when she interrupted me. “When did this happen?" "It is not what you think; I was forced into this whole thing, and I would not want anything to do with the Mafia. Just help me get out of this mess; I'm—”"Honey, you should not say stuff like that; people might think I am mistreating you, right Klara?" Luis interrupted, handing Klara a box of chocolates.“Ye—Yes,” she stuttered with fear in her tone."Calm down, I am your brother-in-law, so I do not mean any harm to you, my wife, and I have to go home now; if you do not mind, I can have my driver drop you off," Luis said, and Emma hesitated, but Klara gave in. We all went to the car, and the driver went to drop off Klara and Emma before driving us home. Luis removed his arm from my shoulder as soon as the car came to a stop and pulled me out by hand. "What are you doing? Let go." I
CHAPTER 6Ariella I'm so worried and don't even know what to do. I know Lius has his men closely watching me on campus and everywhere I go from now on. I was in the car thinking about something when the driver took out a black card and a lunch box. "Mrs. Deluca, sir, asked me to give you this," he said, and I just wanted to throw it all away but could not because I was not sure what punishment I would face if I did. "I am fine; you can take that back. I will manage," I said, faking a smile."Madam, please take it; I will lose my life or break a bone if I return this to Mr. Deluca," the driver begged, but how was that going to be my problem? I assured him that nothing would happen and was about to get out of the car when I remembered how blood dripped from Luis' face when he forced me to sign the paperwork, so I quickly returned to take the card and launch box."I am sorry I was not thinking straight," I said, apologizing for nearly killing the innocent driver.“Ariella!" I heard Emm
CHAPTER 5Atlanta, Georgia Enrico "Call everyone here right now!" I told my right hand, Mathews, in an angry tone.“Boss, is everything OK?" He asked, but I threw everything on my table to the ground and turned it over.“Are you going or should I do it myself?" I asked him this time, pointing a gun directly at his chest, and we both knew my bullets never missed. "I—I will," he said quickly, hurrying out.I was still in my office, destroying everything in my path as a sense of defeat burned inside me. "Oh my goodness, Enrico, what is the matter?" Monica inquired as she and my men hurried into my office."I should be asking all of you that now," I said, staring at everyone fiercely, including Monica, who did not bow her head like the others because she was my girlfriend."What happened, Enrico—did the Delucas offend you, or is it that stubborn bitch?" Monica asked as she attempted to approach me, but I pointed my gun at her."Stop or you might regret taking another step," I warned in
CHAPTER 4Ariella “Please don't shoot!" I exclaimed as I opened my eyes."Mrs. Deluca calm down,” a strange man said."Who—who are you?” I asked."My name is Thomas Guerra. I am Deluca's family doctor, which means I will be your doctor as well," the man said, and I confirmed with his dressing.“OK, what happened?" I asked, feeling so weak."Your fear of guns got the best of you, and you passed out," Luis explained as he walked in.I felt like jumping on him and slicing him up; how dare he point a gun at me? “You will —" I could not even finish my sentence because I started to feel weaker.“What's happening to her?" Luis asked the doctor."Nothing; it is just the side effect of the medication I gave her. Mrs. Deluca will come around soon, and please ensure she eats enough," the doctor said before walking away."David accompany him,” Luis said while walking towards me."Ariella Johnson, the only adamant law student to bring down the mafia, why do you think you are brave enough if you
CHAPTER 3Atlanta, Georgia Luis Ariella is undeniably beautiful and intelligent. I am relieved Enrico did not get to make the first move; otherwise, my entire Mafia would be in trouble. "Boss, we sent the message to Enrico," David, my right-hand man, said, standing on the opposite side of the table. "Good, I can not wait to hear from him," I replied, smiling devilishly."You outsmarted him on this one," David responded."I always enjoy crushing my rivals' pride.”“So, what are we going to do with Ms. Johnson?” David asked."Ms. Johnson huh? Do not let anyone hear you call her by her original surname," I told him as I prepared my cigarette."Sure, Boss, I won't," David agreed before approaching me with a lighter.He returned to stand at the door while I completed some paperwork. "May I come in?" I heard a voice ask from outside, and I looked up to see Emily."I hope you came for something important because you, of all people, know how much I dislike being disturbed," I said, looking
CHAPTER 2Ariella I finished dressing and made my way downstairs, amazed at how romantic Luis was pretending to be. "Oh, there comes my darling wife," Lius said, approaching me as I took my final step. He reached out for my hand and kissed it. "Papa," I smiled as I sat on the couch beside him holding back my tears."How are you doing, princess? I have missed you; why didn't you tell me you loved Lius and not Enrico?" He asked, and I had no idea how to respond.“No, it's not like that I —" "Dad, Ariella, and I are very sorry; we should have told you sooner," Luis interrupted me."Yes, I am sorry papa," I agreed, not wanting Luis to reveal any secrets."I will forgive both of you, but not again," Dad said, and we smiled at each other."I will excuse both of you and come back later to have fun," Luis said, exiting the living room."Madam, would you like us to bring you anything?" the maid inquired, standing beside my father.“Uh, no, I'm OK. Just make my father coffee and bring it to
CHAPTER 1Atlanta, Georgia ~Ariella~"If you move your head, you will die, so you better stand still, woman," Emily said, as Luis stood next to her without saying anything. I am not sure how a wife and lover can live together.Examinations were quickly approaching, and I had not yet paid my outstanding examination fees. As a law student, things have been difficult, but holding onto the hope of one day making my father proud has kept me going. I know things would not have progressed this far if my mother, the only person who truly provided me with everything I needed, was still alive. A brave and supportive woman who had always fueled my desire to become a top lawyer left when I did not expect her to, and now I am stuck in a mess I do not know how to get out of. I took on a serving job for the night because I knew the money I would make would be more than enough to pay for my exam and buy a gift for my father's birthday. I had never served before but was eager to do so because I did