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How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 37: The Man Who Sold Me
POV: BeatriceSeated in the high-backed leather armchair, I kept my breathing steady, my heart hammering beneath my ribs. The air felt thick, suffocating, weighed down by the tension between the men in the room. Ryuu had left to retrieve some paperwork, and with each passing second of his absence, my vulnerability became more apparent. I was trapped between my father and Esposito, two men I had no reason to trust.Giacomo and Esposito sat at opposite ends of the couch. My father, rigid and uneasy, couldn't conceal the nervous tremor in his leg, his face a storm of bitterness and shame. Esposito, by contrast, was the embodiment of ease, lounging in his seat as if he belonged here, his hands clasped, eyes gleaming with satisfaction.Dario stood beside me, arms crossed, a silent barrier between me and whatever disaster was about to unfold. His stare flickered between Giacomo and Esposito, but neither man seemed concerned by his simmering contempt."What a charming family reunion," Esposi
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POV: Ryuu"I’m sorry you’re stuck here with me." The words scraped out, rougher than I meant. My fingers dug into my scalp before I dropped my hand, useless against the tension twisting inside me. "I’m sorry your father took that choice from you. But fighting won’t change anything."She arched a brow, unimpressed."I’m not the only one fighting, sweetheart." Sharp, clipped. Her gaze cut straight through me. "A relationship isn’t a dictatorship. And this? This isn’t a marriage. It’s theater. Until you stop clinging to control, there’s nothing here. Not even civility."Beatrice moved—slow, deliberate. The silk of her blouse slipped, revealing just enough to wreck my focus. Pale skin, the soft curve of her breasts, the scent of something warm and intoxicating. Her perfume? Lotion? It didn’t matter. It hit me like a drug, curling deep in my lungs, coiling tight in my gut. Heat unfurled, unwanted and undeniable.I clenched my jaw, shutting my eyes against the pull. She wasn’t trying to sed
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-01How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 39: A Legacy of Lies
POV: BeatriceRyuu returned alone, a smug smile tugging at his lips. It was unsettling, that rare flicker of amusement where his usual scowl should be."Where’s Dario?" I asked, watching him closely. His grin deepened, a silent taunt."He decided to skip breakfast." He settled across from me, lifting his coffee cup with infuriating ease. His collar was slightly wrinkled, a faint bruise darkened his jaw. Whatever had happened between them hadn’t been civil."I bet he did," I muttered, sipping my tea. The lie was pointless. Something had gone down, but Ryuu wouldn’t admit it. And Dario? He wasn’t the type to back down easily. Silence stretched between us, heavier than usual. Ryuu barely touched his food, eating out of obligation rather than need. I picked at my granola, tension knotting in my stomach."How long was Espósito here last night?"Ryuu exhaled sharply, already irritated. "I don’t know, and I don’t care. He’s gone. That’s what matters.""For now." I watched him carefully, kno
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-01How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 40: A Ghost in the Hallways
POV: BeatriceDinner was suffocating. The weight of silence pressed down, thick and unyielding. My gaze flicked around the table, taking in the rare sight— all three Morunaga brothers, and Dario. The tension between them, unspoken but tangible, made my stomach twist.Dario sat to my right, stiff and withdrawn, his bruised face a stark reminder of his earlier clash with Ryuu. He hadn’t said a word since we sat down, avoiding my eyes as if looking at me would only worsen his situation. Across from me, Ryuu remained unreadable, his presence both unsettling and oddly grounding.I silently thanked whatever force had kept Gojou away tonight, but the relief was fleeting. If he found out about Dario’s arrival—and the fight—things could spiral further. My grip tightened on my fork, the pressure grounding me.Fukui broke the silence. "Are you alright?"I forced a nod, my voice flat. "Just tired."He offered a small, knowing smile, but it felt empty. Pity. That was what he saw when he looked at
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-02How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 41: No Safe Haven
POV: BeatriceTerror clawed at my throat as I forced my body to move, dragging myself across the floor. Every inch was agony, the sharp bite of glass slicing into my palms, the pounding in my skull making the world tilt violently. My breath came in ragged gasps, my lungs refusing to expand fully. I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t let the darkness swallow me whole.To my left, a voice carried through the haze—sharp, mocking, laced with cruel amusement. My fingers trembled as they curled around a jagged shard of glass, slick with blood, my own pain insignificant in the face of survival. The man’s laugh cut off as I pushed myself upright, my legs shaking beneath me.He stood just feet away, a phone clutched in one hand, a gun in the other. He hadn’t expected me to still be conscious. That moment of hesitation was all I needed.I lunged.The glass drove deep into his throat, the impact reverberating through my arm. A strangled gasp escaped him, wet and broken, as blood spilled in thick, pulsing
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POV: BeatriceRyuu didn’t meet my eyes as he spoke. "Our security has been compromised. Whoever that bastard was, he wasn’t working alone. There are powerful people involved."Powerful. The word sent a fresh wave of unease through me. I already knew the intruder hadn’t acted alone—I remembered the phone call, the urgency in his voice. But hearing Ryuu confirm it made it real in a way I wasn’t prepared for. Who had the audacity to challenge him? I was lucky to be alive.His hand landed on my shoulder, firm but careful, and I flinched before I could stop myself. Instinctively, I grabbed his wrist, gripping tight as if grounding myself. The wounds on my palms pulsed, a sharp reminder of everything that had happened. I let go, shoving my hands back into the warm water, the sting a cruel comfort."He was on the phone," I admitted, my voice rough, barely more than a whisper. "He hit me before I saw him. I don’t even know what he used. Everything after that is… blurry."Ryuu didn’t respond
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-03How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 43: Unspoken Truths
POV: Beatrice"How are you feeling this morning?" Dr. Takagi asked, his fingers poised over his keyboard."Fine…" I hesitated. "I threw up again. Felt a little off-balance."The shift in the room was immediate. Neither Ryuu nor I had mentioned it before leaving. I hadn’t wanted to worry them. Now, it was unavoidable."Common with concussions," Dr. Takagi said, typing. "Still dizzy? What did you eat this morning?"My grip on my purse tightened, nails digging into the leather. The weight of their gazes pressed down on me. I just wanted this to be over. I wanted to forget last night, even though I knew I never would."I feel weak, but the headache only hurts if I touch it. No nausea now. I had fruit, granola, coffee. Got up too fast, that’s when I felt sick."The rhythmic click of keys filled the silence. Dr. Takagi nodded slightly, recording everything. Finally, he turned back to me, hands clasped, eyes flicking toward Fukui before settling on me again."You need rest. No screens, no st
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-03How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 44: A House of Betrayals
POV: BeatriceI woke to a weight pressing against my chest, familiar and suffocating. Next to me, Ryuu worked in silence, the dim glow of his screen flickering across his face. No words were exchanged. I couldn’t even look at him properly when I stepped out of the shower, dressed, and left the room with the sole purpose of avoiding him.The irony wasn’t lost on me. He had spent our entire marriage keeping me at a distance, and now, I was the one retreating. A cruel reversal, but necessary. Until I knew the truth—until I confirmed whether Ryuu had a hand in the lies surrounding my mother—I couldn’t stand being near him.The photographs I had found haunted me. My mother had not died in a hospital after my birth, as I had been told. No, she had died here, in the Morunaga estate. The weight of that revelation made my stomach churn. I needed answers. And I knew exactly where to get them.Downstairs, I found Fukui in the kitchen, his usual composed demeanor at odds with the storm inside me.
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How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 98: The End and the Beginning
Ryuu’s POV"We have a rare opportunity," I said, my voice edged with steel. "The power I inherited from Esposito gives us an advantage, but it also raises expectations. From now on, we can’t allow anything—or anyone—to threaten the foundation I’m building. That means betrayal will be met with a punishment that is swift and unquestionable."Sofia’s expression hardened. "Daiki’s family," she said, her voice clipped. "They’ll serve as the example?"I nodded."Exactly. They will be a reminder of what happens when you cross the Don. When we eliminate a threat, we don’t leave loose ends. Loyalty in our world isn’t optional."Mateo’s smirk deepened in satisfaction. Nitta and Sofia both gave small nods, unde
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 97: The Price of Betrayal
Ryuu’s POVThe heavy scent of metal and dampness filled my lungs the second I stepped into the basement. The cold was almost tangible, seeping from the concrete walls like a ghost of everything that had happened here. Ahead of me, Daiki knelt on the ground, wrists bound behind his back, his expression flickering between fear and defiance.The man who had once treated me like something disposable. The father of the bastard who had used my wife’s blood as his weapon.Mateo, Sofia, and Nitta stood around him, guns drawn, aimed straight at his chest. A circle of steel and hostility, a reflection of the atmosphere pressing down on the room. He saw me—his nephew—standing before him, but not the boy he had once manipulated. That version of me had died long ago."Y
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 96: The Darkness We Share
Beatrice’s POVA heavy silence settled between us, thick enough to take form. I watched Ryuu, waiting for a response he seemed hesitant to give. Then, finally, he exhaled deeply, his voice low but steady."I'm here. With you. I promise."The words hung between us, weighted and certain. His gaze met mine, carrying the full gravity of that vow. And before I could think better of it, I leaned in, pressing my lips to his. It was soft, hesitant—charged with something raw and unspoken. I wanted to lose myself in him, but this wasn’t the time. There were too many cracks between us, too many wounds—both seen and unseen—that needed healing first.His hands slid to my face, holding me with a tenderness I barely recognized. He kissed me b
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 95: A Fragile Confession
Beatrice’s POVRyuu’s gaze stayed locked on the group as he tightened his grip around me, turning me toward the other side of the bar. His arm around my waist pulled me away before I could see Sophia’s next move. The possessive hold, the tension crackling in the air, told me everything I needed to know.I didn’t have to look to know what was coming next."What was that?" I murmured, frowning as he guided me through the dimly lit space, straight toward a cluster of men who greeted him with quiet reverence."What was what?" he replied without looking at me, his jaw set."Mr. Morunaga?" I echoed, the words barely above a whisper, dripping with exasperation.
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 94: Stubborn to the End
Beatrice’s POVDays had passed before we finally parked in front of the church. Neither of us moved to get out. Outside, a sea of black-clad mourners gathered, their hushed voices blending into the weight of grief hanging in the air. I hadn’t expected so many people to show up. Even less, I hadn’t expected Ryuu to be here, not in his condition."You shouldn't be here," I murmured, my fingers tightening around his as we sat in the silent shelter of the black limousine.I had begged him to stay in bed this morning. Pleaded. But nothing I said mattered. Ryuu was determined to be here, and nothing short of death would have stopped him."Don’t you think it’s my duty to attend my grandfather Vincenzo’s funeral?" His voice was sharp, eyes fixed on the crowd filter
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 93: What He Left Behind
Beatrice’s POV"And Ryuu?" I pressed, my gaze flicking back to my husband’s unconscious body. "I can't leave him.""His cousins have already arranged everything. Trusted people, outside your grandfather’s empire." Sophia stepped closer, her voice laced with urgency. "Please, Beatrice."I gave in. I agreed to go with her, but every step I took away from that hospital felt wrong. Like I was making a mistake. Like I was leaving something vital behind.By the time I stepped into the Espósito estate, the echoes of what I’d left behind still rattled inside my head.I didn’t eat. I didn’t shower. I didn’t change my clothes.
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 92: A Truth I Never Wanted
Beatrice’s POVRyuu had fallen asleep again, and I took the opportunity to find something—anything—to keep myself awake. The moment I stepped into the hallway, I caught sight of Mateo, his lips curling in disdain as he shook his head. "You let your mother suffer for years, and now you punish me for setting her free? What Ryuu did was mercy. You should be grateful." His voice dripped with mockery. "Why are we even discussing this right now? This isn't the time. I'm here for them, not you." The cold fury in Mateo’s words echoed through the empty corridor. Whatever Ryuu had done to create this rift between Bion and him… it had cut deep. "Do you always eavesdrop?" A sharp, youthful voice snapped from behind me. I exhaled, pressing a hand to my chest as I turned slowly. Nitta stood there, watching me with a smirk that was both amused and knowing. "I wasn’t…" The words trailed off, my ears still tuned to the remnants of the conversation between Mateo and Bion. "Oh, save it," he
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 91: Stronger Together, Or Broken Apart
Beatrice’s POVHe looked better. A little more color in his skin, a little less fragile. But I knew, just as surely as I loved him, that appearances could be deceiving. He was still bound to this hospital bed, still far from the man I knew. His recovery would be slow, grueling. And he knew it too.I traced my fingers along his jaw, feeling the rough scrape of his unshaven beard against my skin. He exhaled softly at my touch, his features softening in a way I rarely saw. A vulnerable Ryuu. Exposed."Are you hurt?" His voice was deep, laced with concern, as he gently pushed strands of hair away from my face. I shook my head, my eyes locked on his, as if keeping him in focus was the only thing anchoring me to reality. He studied me a second longer, his gaze catching on the clean clothes I wore—so different from the last time he
How to Escape from a Ruthless Mobster 90: The Battle Isn’t Over
Beatrice’s POVThe moment Giorgio took his last breath, it was as if a spell had finally broken. I turned slowly, my body heavy with exhaustion, my hands still stained with blood as my gaze found Ryuu.He was pale, his skin damp with sweat and pain. His face was contorted, his eyes shut tight as if keeping them closed would somehow lessen the agony. I leaned over him again, pressing my hands firmly against the open wound on his abdomen, but it was useless. It felt like trying to hold his life together with nothing but my bare hands. The blood kept coming, relentless, spilling between my fingers no matter how hard I pressed.Then, the basement door burst open, slamming against the concrete wall.I whirled around, lifting the gun instinctively. I didn’t know who was coming, but I wo
