Cap. 78: Behind More SecretsAs soon as Jeff left, Caio and Molly remained silent for a few minutes, staring at each other with ironic smiles on their faces. The weight of the situation seemed to hang over them, and the tension was palpable in the air."It looks like you understood the situation, huh?" Caio asked discreetly, trying to break the tense silence.Molly sighed, nervously moving her hands over the bed sheets. "Yes, tell me, what did Jeff do?" she asked with frustration, unable to hide her indignation.Caio looked at her seriously, as if contemplating his words. "He shot Braston twice to save Matheus," he replied, his voice deep.Molly closed her eyes, anger growing inside her. "That bastard, after everything Matheus did for him, freeing him... I don’t want to leave. How can I leave Fabrízio alone with those snakes?" she commented, her voice cracking with desperation. "All he ever did was obey a father who tried to kill him at the first chance, and the only thing he wanted w
79: Mustafá opens up.As soon as Caio left, Molly was left alone, consumed by restlessness. The worry of what Jeff might do was overwhelming, her fear of being taken by force mixed with a constant sense of distrust, but at the very least, all she could see was the incessant movement of her bodyguards. The shadows surrounding the hospital seemed to draw closer to her with each passing minute.She barely managed to sleep during the night. Thoughts of Braston would not leave her. She wanted to know how he was, if he was recovering, or if the worst might happen. Trying to ease some of her anguish, Molly got out of bed. As she stepped out, she bumped into one of the bodyguards, a giant of a man who seemed more like a wall than a person.“Where are you going?” he asked in a deep voice.“I need to go to the reception,” she replied, trying to stay calm.“You're not authorized to leave,” he informed her, not even looking at her.Molly became irritated by his authoritative response and, with a
80: Three Terrifying MenDays passed, and with each passing day, the anxiety grew, like a fury that only intensified. Braston still showed no signs of waking up, but Molly felt relieved knowing that he was recovering, even if silently and from a distance.Matheus, on the other hand, wasn’t having good results with his recovery; he was recovering slower than Braston due to the multiple injuries, but he was still surviving.“Molly… We only have today and tomorrow. If he doesn’t wake up, I won’t be able to keep you here…” Caio said, his voice deep and full of concern. As he spoke, Fernanda rushed into the room. She caught the attention of both of them, but didn’t say a word. Her expression was tense, and it seemed like something serious was about to happen.Molly and Caio followed Fernanda to the door, and as they spotted a tall, strange man approaching slowly, with two other men by his side, something immediately alerted them. The man wore a ring that seemed familiar to Molly. It was a
81: Agreement with Don.“Fabrízio, you’re okay now, right?”“Molly...” he murmured, shaking his head. “Did you come here yesterday? Jeff was here too, wasn’t he?” he asked, struggling.“We didn’t see Jeff visit you, he rarely comes here, but he visits Matheus constantly.”“Is he still alive?” Caio confirmed with a nod. “That bastard, seems like he never dies,” he grumbled, then choking on the sharp pain he still felt.“I don’t think Matheus should die, you know the blame has always been your father’s,” Mariana defended.“You said it wrong, his father... After what he did to me, don’t ever say that man is my father again...” he said, hurt. No one would make him forgive Jeff after the cowardly attack he suffered.“We don’t understand either, you’re clearly the perfect son, always doing everything he wants,” Caio remarked.“But nothing is ever enough for him, and I’m tired. But I know why he did this. He doesn’t want me out, but I’m tired, I’m being betrayed from all sides,” he confesse
82: The Don's ChildrenWhen Jeff’s men arrived at the house, it was already too late. The rest had returned to Braston’s house, and everything was empty. The gates of Braston’s mansion were locked, and no one trusted Jeff anymore.Molly didn’t fully understand why they were in this country. What was here? She thought she would go to Turkey, but her brother had headed to Europe. He already had a specific place to go, a somewhat remote location outside the city, but large and modern. Caio had moved to Europe a long time ago, which was one of the reasons their parents didn’t see him often. After Molly went into Braston’s hands, she thought she would be safe, and then Caio followed his life. Now, as she parked the car in front of the house, Molly observed everything carefully, even the elderly gentleman who came to help with the luggage, and a woman with two children, one in her arms and another who seemed about five years old.Molly became even more confused when she saw her brother walk
83: Troubled Transfer"Well, since Don finally decided to make the transfer, we can go into the room, right?" Cassius asked, calmly assessing the situation as he turned the doorknob without waiting for a response."You’re still thinking, I’m going in," Frederick replied, and as soon as Braston saw the two enter, he became alert."Who are you?" He asked seriously, yet with a hint of fear."He seems to be doing fine," Cassius commented indifferently, dragging two chairs into the room."Yeah, right, big head, he’s been in this bed for a week, doesn’t even look like family.""So? Want to play cards? You know how?" Cassius asked, showing the deck of cards."Who are you?" Braston insisted, growing more uneasy."We’re Don’s sons," Frederick replied, placing a makeshift table on Braston’s lap."Ah, I see.""Do you understand why you’re still alive?" Cassius asked, indifferent, as he began to shuffle the cards."You? You two stayed here the whole time?" Braston asked, incredulous."Yeah, just
84: For a Second.Braston grabbed his car and drove to his father's house. When he arrived, he was met by several security guards in front of the mansion. He simply entered without hesitation and slowly followed the path. He didn’t know what to expect, but he hoped they were still alive. "He walked into the trap," Cassius warned the Don while observing everything from a distant, hidden blind spot. "And Jeff?" "He's probably inside, of course, he's there." "I'm on my way," the Don said, hanging up."Finally, the Sleeping Beauty disappeared for over a month!" Jeff asserted from behind the chairs. Braston could barely hide his anger. The four of them stared at him, disappointed that he hadn't fled when he had the chance. "What do you want?" Braston growled, disguising his relief at seeing the four still alive, and one of Jeff's thugs operating the control to turn on the electric chairs. He wondered where he'd gotten so many. "I want your head on a platter. Now, take all the weapons
85: Unrequited Passions. "That’s it, looks like everything’s over," commented Cassius, breathing a sigh of relief as they headed out of the room. "What’s the Don going to do with Jeff?" Braston asked, curious. "Let’s just say the Don is a bit obsessed with torture. Sounds familiar, right? You’re the one who took after him the most. I don’t like seeing anyone suffer, just like Frederick, but with us, it’s different: no mercy or fun, we send them across the beyond in seconds." "Weak," muttered Braston, as they climbed the stairs. Suddenly, the two brothers stopped above him, blocking his steps to stare at him. "Think you're good enough to face what I just said?" Cassius asked, threateningly. "Great! Going from being the oldest to being the youngest brother," Braston grumbled, ignoring them. "But what about the Don? Is he... let’s say..." "Man, the Don is tougher than Jeff, but he's a wimp..." "I already told you to clean up your tongue. Dad is chill, but that doesn’t stop him f
Chapter 93: Closing.Molly and Braston continued their journey to New Orleans. They had their moments of peace, and during their stay, Braston showed her his favorite place, where he creates perfumes, with the master perfumer who taught him how to craft fragrances."So, he’s the one who taught you how to create fragrances?" Molly asked, surprised, as they walked through the luxurious boutique, a truly charming place."Yes, when I arrived here, I couldn’t handle people, not even those I liked, except you. When I met you, I think it was because you were the most innocent and pure thing my hands had ever touched," Braston said nostalgically. "But Chief Pierre taught me how to look at people and imagine what scent would be perfect for them, and then refine it. You were my peach, but it’s been a while since you entered my life, and everything has taken on a different scent. You changed everything. I’m happy to be by your side," he confessed, looking around. Molly, on the other hand, felt u
Chapter 92: Cave‘No…’ he muttered with a grunt, wanting to curse loudly but holding himself back. ‘What the hell do you want? Weren’t you sleeping?’ he asked, clearly annoyed. ‘I was, but I saw you leaving… Everyone left with their partners and it’s just the two of us. Let’s go out together?’ she asked, as he unceremoniously removed her from his back. ‘Go back home!’ he stated, not even looking her in the eyes. ‘And what about what happened at the hotel?’ she insisted, quickening her pace to stay by his side. ‘Nothing happened! I was drunk, woke up the same way I fell asleep, except without my shirt and with my car vomited in. That’s because this little thing, who doesn’t know how to drink, ruined everything.’ He spoke with irritation, but without raising his tone. ‘When are you going to stop treating me like a child? Are you blind?’ Laysa asked indignantly. ‘I treat women like women. I treat children like children. And you need to stop thinking you’re a woman,’ he grumbled, ir
Cap.91: What Happened to Matheus"Matheus had moved in with Mariana, returning to his old house in Russia. He didn’t understand why she chose this destination, the same city where his mother had lived."Why are we here?" he asked, confused."My family lives here, and this is our country. Besides, it's been a long time since you visited your mother's grave, right?" she replied, her tone apprehensive.Matheus had only visited that place once after becoming an adult. His last memory of being there was when he was nine. Now, being back made his heart tighten. Life seemed so unfair, and all of this because of the greed of a cruel man."To think my mother was his woman... And that, in the end, he traded her, reduced her to a mistress. I always judged her, thought she was greedy for wanting a rich man. I remember well... One time, I even yelled at her, just days before she was murdered," he said, his voice choking, as his knees touched the snow-covered ground in front of his mother’s grave.
Cap.90: Beware of him, not me.Cassius hadn't realized that he had held Laysa in his arms the entire night. She had completely passed out, and both of them were drunk. In the morning, no one remembered anything. Cassius was the first to wake up and, to his surprise, found Laysa’s arms wrapped around him, resting peacefully on his chest. For a moment, a faint smile appeared on his face as he gazed at her serene, smiling expression.However, as his eyes traveled down her body, he noticed her shirt was lifted, revealing part of her backside. His conscience weighed heavily on him, and his expression shifted to concern. Discreetly, he pulled her shirt down to cover her better. He sighed in relief when he saw that she was still wearing her underwear. "Thank God nothing happened," he thought. Then, he checked his own clothes and felt even more relieved to see he still had his pants on."Supposedly, she doesn't remember sleeping on top of me. If I move her slowly, she won't notice. Damn it...
“To think that I love you,” she muttered, crying.“Cut the crap! I already told you, stop saying that bullshit,” he snapped, annoyed.“Look!” Laysa said, pointing at where they were.“I see it, a hotel. So what?” he replied with disdain.Laysa stared at him in disbelief while he laughed incredulously.“No way. The last time I went into a hotel with you, and mind you, it was an apartment, I got arrested. You’re trouble.”“But I’m a woman now, there’s no problem with that. Look at me! I need a shower; this smell is making me sick.”“The mix of booze and vomit is hell, baby girl. That’s your punishment. And I don’t know who put it in your head that you’re a woman.”“What the hell? What do you think I am, then?” she asked, unable to believe what she had just heard.“Look, I’ll take you there, you’ll clean yourself up, and we’ll leave before the cops show up,” he said seriously.Laysa almost jumped with joy, but Cassius kept his distance from her, clearly uncomfortable.He rented a room an
Chap. 89: Your View of MeCassius stayed on the party floor, not far from the stage where the dancers performed. Francine and the girls were going wild, while he, with a stern expression, kept disapproving of the situation. He was close to his limit, thinking about ending the party with gunfire, but he suppressed the urge with alcohol even though he was responsible for taking the group home.Laysa remained near Francine but didn’t blend in. The poor thing only watched Cassius from afar. After three failed attempts to approach him, she drowned her shame in mixed drinks, even after so many rejections.“Lay, stop staring at that brute! Look at how many hot, handsome guys are around!” Francine shouted, trying to compete with the loud music as she pulled her friend to dance.But Laysa had no enthusiasm for anything.“You don’t understand… I love him… I’m crazy about him!” she confessed, her voice thick with alcohol and emotion.“Look, girl, I’ll be honest,” Francine said, already slurring.
"He pushed me?" Laysa murmured to herself, confused. "But there's only one man who would do that..." she said, while Molly fought Braston and Layane practically assaulted Frederick's chest.Laysa didn't waste time."I knew it! Cassius!" she exclaimed, ripping off his mask and throwing herself at him in a hug.Annoyed, Cassius pushed her away and left the stage without saying a word."What?!" Layane reacted, her heart racing. When she took off Frederick’s mask, he stood up furiously and dragged her off the stage without giving her a chance to react."Layla... what is going on?" Molly asked, her face pale and eyes brimming with tears.Layla just stared at her, full of remorse."Oh, Molly... You were advised not to come." That was all she said before turning her back and jumping off the stage straight into Caio’s arms.Molly looked at Braston, hesitant. Summoning her courage, she removed his mask, and as soon as she saw her husband's face, she nearly fainted."Is this a party?" Braston g
88: The Sisters’ Punishment"Oh, so Layane went to see naked men?" Frederick asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm and anger."But there's still time for you to catch them before the party starts!" Layla assured, anxious about her friends' fate."What do you mean?" Frederick frowned, intrigued."It's only seven o'clock; the dancers don't arrive until eight. You can go now and catch them by surprise!" Layla suggested, clearly uncomfortable."Right now!" Frederick declared, already preparing to leave, but Braston grabbed his arm, thoughtful."Wait, I have a much better idea," Braston said, a malicious smile sparking everyone's curiosity."My wife will have to explain this nonsense to me. A married woman, really? Does she think I'll forgive this? What’s your idea, Braston? Because time is running out." Frederick crossed his arms, impatient."Layla, you're going to take us there. From what I understand, there will only be three men on stage at this party. We'll catch them off guard.""Ge
87: The Final Judgment"Everything is ready. All the suitcases are already downstairs," Cassius announced, carrying his own luggage. The living room was already packed with the belongings of the four men. That night would be the trial, and in the morning, they would leave for Europe.Braston was on the brink of emotional exhaustion, his anxiety eating away at his patience. As a result, he spent most of his time with a closed expression and a distant gaze, almost oblivious to his brothers' conversations."Married life. Ugh!" Cassius spat the words out, noticing Braston’s distracted state and immediately understanding the reason.Braston’s mind seemed dark and turbulent, but he wasn’t the only one in a bad mood."Today is going to be a tense day for the youngest. Let’s get everything organized since he’s convinced that tomorrow he’ll reunite with his beloved. But, honestly, I don’t even want to go. Damn it! Not even with the best investigators can I find my damn wife. If she’s cheating