The cold of the air conditioning contrasted with the warmth emanating from Molly's heart as she walked alongside Matheus down the hospital corridor. With each step, the anticipation of seeing her baby for the first time grew. Finally, the door to the ultrasound room opened, and happiness engulfed them both. The news that it would be a boy filled them with joy.However, Matheus's happiness was short-lived. As he left the room, his eyes met the figure of Braston walking down the corridor, accompanied by three sinister men. A shiver ran down Molly's spine as she noticed her brother's abrupt change in mood. The radiant smile that illuminated his face dissolved into an expression of apprehension, his eyes narrowed in concern as he pulled her behind him, fearing that Braston would recognize her, while clutching the ultrasound paper tightly against his chest."Long time no see," Braston murmured over his sunglasses, a smirk playing on his lips."Doesn't matter," Matheus grumbled sharply, try
So close yet so far.Braston personally went to the Amazon organization, obviously not allowed to enter, yet he requested a legal meeting so he could talk to the leader."To what do I owe your personal visit?" asked Brígida, the city's chief, with a tone of suspicion in her voice."Do you still maintain this strict and idiotic policy of keeping men out of the city?" Braston inquired almost shouting, his eyes fixed on Brígida's guards who had their weapons drawn towards him."Of course, I don't accept men of questionable character in my premises," she announced arrogantly, raising her chin challengingly, the muscles of her face tense."That's not what I saw..." Braston retorted, his voice laden with irony, his eyebrows raised in a gesture of disdain. "After all, the beastly assassin is in here, you know the war he can cause, don't you?" he asked calmly, but his eyes gleamed with a veiled threat."Are you angry because I was able to recruit him and you couldn't even get the girl from th
Getting Closer"Have you received the new identity I asked Lisa to make?" Matheus inquired, watching Molly explore the new apartment. The place was simple but cozy, with a fresh jasmine scent in the air indicating recent cleaning."She handed it to me, but I didn't need to use it," Molly replied indifferently, grabbing a suitcase and opening it. A sealed envelope lay at the bottom."Where exactly?" Matheus asked, consulting a map on his notebook."Here in the suitcase," she said, showing him the envelope."You'll need it to go to the doctor," he warned sternly, his face serious."What are you doing?" Molly questioned, approaching. She didn't understand the incessantly flashing red dot on the map."It's Lisaura's phone," Matheus explained, making Molly even more anxious."My God! Are you going after her?" she asked, incredulous."Of course not. But I know this location well. I need to keep my allies under surveillance, even if it's just a woman of the night," he replied, with an indiff
Molly hurried down the corridor as Braston, with impressive agility, had already obtained her data under the new name she used. He had paid the doctor to provide him with all the information in real-time through his email. With discreet steps, he closely followed her, even though the girl was completely distracted. Upon leaving the clinic, Molly found her brother parking the motorcycle right in front of her, startling her. Braston watched the scene a few meters away as Matheus gave him a cold, implacable look, indicating that he was already expecting him. Braston merely responded with a wicked smile, though he didn't intend to provoke a conflict. "What are you doing here?" Matheus questioned, his voice tense. "I told you it wasn't safe to walk alone. I followed you after you left, and you didn't even notice," he explained, trying to justify himself. "Why do you keep doing this? I need privacy, you know?" Molly grumbled, annoyed by her brother's intrusion. "Unfortunately, you won't h
Molly's heart pounded irregularly."I need to go to the clinic to get some documents. My baby is about to be born, and I can't be late," she closed her eyes for a moment, silently pleading for the woman to let her pass."Wait for someone to accompany you," the woman ordered coldly, before turning around and returning to the base, her firm steps echoing on the concrete floor. She headed for the landline phone, ready to call the security of the private city.As soon as the woman disappeared into the building, a car coming from the city appeared as Molly's salvation. When the gate opened for the vehicle to pass, she seized the opportunity and dashed out, almost being run over by a passing taxi."Help!" she shouted in panic, waving to the driver who, without hesitation, opened the car door."Quickly, follow this address!" Molly ordered, getting into the vehicle with urgency written all over her face. The man, without questioning, stepped hard on the accelerator, propelling the car at a fr
Molly lay unconscious on the bed, her purse torn and a damp trail staining the white fabric. The scene was shocking, something the man had never witnessed before. He watched the trail left by the girl, a mixture of disgust and helplessness overcoming him.His thoughts swirled in a whirlwind. What to do? Lack of experience left him stunned, unable to make a rational decision.Molly breathed slowly, her pale lips slightly parted. Despite her unconsciousness, the fragility in which she found herself was evident. The situation was critical."What are you waiting for?" shouted one of the men as he entered abruptly, encountering Braston in serene composure."Waiting for the child to be born, of course! Water broken, baby on the way?" Braston retorted, perplexed. His henchmen, even more confused, stared at the man who apparently held the second position in command after Braston."It depends, sir!" replied Mustafa firmly, advisor and friend of Braston and his father."Depends?" Braston inquir
A cold-hearted mafioso subdued by a baby.Protected by a hospital gown, Braston followed the doctor to the nursery. Upon entering that warmly cozy environment, a shiver ran down his spine. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. The incessant crying of the infants echoed like torture in his ears. He wanted to flee, but forced himself to stay.The nurse guided him to an incubator, where a tiny, pale being struggled to breathe with the help of a machine. Braston averted his gaze from the other children, unable to bear the fragility of that miniature life."He's doing fine," the doctor said with a tender smile, noticing Braston's discomfort. "He'll need this machine for 24 hours, after that, you can hold him in your arms.""I prefer not to touch him," Braston replied coldly, surprising everyone. His aversion to that environment was evident."In that case, I'll let him talk to the baby. He's small, but he recognizes his father's voice," suggested the doctor, frowning in disbelief. Brasto
Traces of the PastThe men's echoing footsteps thundered as they rushed down the stairs, the child safely nestled in their padded bag."Are you having fun?" the man questioned upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, just before the exit, holding a bag with baby items. The three stopped abruptly. Immediately, the henchmen aimed their guns at Matheus."You know you can't kill me, right?" Matheus asked confidently, a smirk playing on his lips. Braston just caught his breath and descended the rest of the stairs, signaling for the men to lower their weapons. "But if you want some trouble..." Matheus commented, reaching for the knife at his waist."This isn't the time for conflict, especially with a child in the middle," Braston warned impartially, stopping in front of Matheus without flinching."Not yet," Matheus retorted, his voice laced with threat. "But know that you three will die by my hands." However, it wasn't the henchmen he was threatening with this conversation, and Braston knew
Chapter 40: Jeff Intimidates Molly"He's much better! In three days, he didn't need the medication anymore, and his body is already getting rid of the poison," Nate explained to Jeff, his nervousness evident in every word."Hesitating, Nate?" Jeff asked seriously, staring at each of them with distrust. Molly stood close to Braston, observing everything attentively, trying to stay calm."No, sir..." Nate stammered, while Mustafá looked away, clearing his throat."You are my trusted men; you know how things work. I spoke with Matheus. Did you warn him?" Jeff asked, and they all exchanged glances. "I went there as soon as I heard about the poisoned knife. He doesn't know Braston was hurt, which means he wasn't the one who injured him," he added darkly. Molly had never seen Mustafá so afraid."Molly! Come here!" Jeff ordered angrily. Nate stared at him, frozen. Neither of them knew what to do. After all, he was the boss; they couldn't confront him because of Braston, who was below him in
Cap. 39: Much More Than a StabMolly, upon seeing Braston unconscious and writhing in pain, ran desperately down the stairs. Finding Mustafá, she begged him for help, her voice filled with panic:"Mustafá, please! Come quickly, I need you!""But what happened, Miss Molly?" Mustafá asked, following her with hurried steps."I... I’m so sorry..." she murmured, slowly opening the door to reveal Braston’s body."What the hell happened here?" Mustafá shouted, rushing to help Braston, who was lying unconscious. With Molly's help, he placed him on the bed. "Molly, explain to me!""I'm sorry..." she sobbed, hysterical, while Mustafá looked around the room and found the knife on the floor and Molly’s hands stained with blood."You..." he murmured, advancing toward her. Within seconds, Molly was cornered against the door, her back pressed against the wood, as Mustafá strangled her with both hands, choking her screams for help."Mustafá... let her go... let go..." Braston pleaded weakly, regainin
Chapter 38: Accidental StabbingThe house was in chaos. Before Matheus could reach Braston’s office, where he sat unbothered, Braston had simply picked up a tranquilizer dart gun and placed it on the desk. He remained silent, waiting for his visitor, knowing he wouldn’t need to hunt him down.His soldiers tried to stop Matheus, but they couldn’t hold him back. Matheus was monstrous, as if the soldiers were mere puppets."So? Hiding, are we?" Matheus asked, kicking the door open with such force that the lock shattered."Keep the house in order. I hate mess. The door wasn’t even locked," Braston muttered indifferently, standing up."You know what I’ve come to do, don’t you?" Matheus asked, a sly smile on his lips."She’s mine. What are the odds of little brother winning over little sister?" Braston mocked, laughing. "I didn’t know you were into incest. How do you think Molly will feel when she finds out the man she saw as her protective brother wants her as a woman? You should’ve stoppe
Cap. 37: Misunderstanding ResolvedUpon leaving the hospital, Braston directed his gaze towards the car. There was Molly, sitting in the back seat, still crying. She was leaning against the closed window. A wave of guilt and remorse hit him hard."Did she try anything?" Braston asked the security guard, his voice heavy with tension."No, sir, she went straight to the car and stayed there without protesting.""Then you didn’t need to touch her, right?" Braston growled, jealousy burning in his eyes, leaving the man confused and scared."No, sir! She went to the car and stayed there just like you’re seeing." The security guard trembled, his soul nearly leaving his body. He knew he could die right there."Transfer the prostitute." Braston said, his eyes still fixed on the car, watching Molly under his sunglasses. "You know where to send her. Make it quick and clean, I don’t want to hear her name." He ordered and walked towards Molly, who, upon seeing him, moved to the other seat, distanci
Chapter 36: Meeting Lisaura and Eloah"Lisaura!" Molly exclaimed from the doorway as she caught sight of her agitated friend. But before she could run to embrace her, Braston tightened his grip on her hand, stopping her."What is it?" she asked, confused, glancing at Lisaura's state. "What happened? Did you torture her?" she questioned discreetly, almost accusing him."Not this time," he replied calmly, unfazed by her tone. "How could I bring her here for you to see after torturing her with my own hands?""But... she was in your domain, wasn’t she?" Molly stammered."It wasn’t me!" he whispered harshly, leaning closer to her ear. Realizing he didn’t want more questions like that, Molly pressed her lips together, uneasy. Braston kept her still by his side, preventing her from getting closer to Lisaura, who hesitated to approach them."Can I go talk to her?" Molly finally asked, lifting her eyes to meet his. Braston pulled her closer, holding her head against his chest."Should I trust
"Chapter 35: First Insecurity" Molly, cautious, chose to wait. Acting impulsively would be a mistake. Observing Braston and his actions in the women’s organization was crucial. A skeptical smile formed on her lips as she thought about how much she cared for that man she once hated so much. The fear of what he might be doing, especially if it involved her family, still consumed her. She knew Braston’s ruthlessness. Two days passed without any contact—not even a phone call. With each passing day, Molly's anguish grew. Meanwhile, Braston was focused on finding Matheus. The man had escaped the mafia and gone into hiding, gathering the surviving assassins of Teodoro. Matheus, on the other hand, was monitoring Braston. He had discovered the location of his rival’s house and was planning to invade it to reclaim Molly and the baby. For that, he needed to gather enough men to face the heavily guarded property. “Do you have any idea where he might be?” Braston asked Mustafá, his ten
"Chapter 34: Your Care Is Better""How did this happen?" she asked, trying to lift his feet to examine Braston's wound. "Normal. It’s nothing to worry about. I just ended up tearing the stitches, but also, those Amazons are too useless!" he muttered, tilting his head back and letting out a groan of pain. "So, if this happened, I assume no deal was made, right?" "Not yet. It’ll be a business alliance..." he admitted, groaning. "I really thought..." she started to say, embarrassed. "Thought what?" he asked, looking down at her, noticing her blushing cheeks. "That you... It’s just that... Matheus... I believe he started a relationship with the boss over there." "You’re right. He has an unfulfilled marriage agreement there, which I arranged myself," he declared, smirking slightly. "I also thought..." "So, you thought I was starting something with one of those women?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. She looked away as he pulled her into the water, staring at her intently. "Are you k
**It was almost 10 PM when Braston called Lizi.**“How is Molly?” he asked without delay. “She’s pretending to be fine, but she’s missing you.” “And Brady?” he asked next. “Both of them. You’re no longer a stray dog without a master; don’t you dare stay away for too long. I told her you were negotiating with the Amazons, but I didn’t mention that it was because Matheus attacked the family.” “Damn it, Mama Lizi!” he barked into the phone. “She might connect the dots and think I went to kill Matheus, even though that wouldn’t be a lie.” “I don’t think she’s focused on Matheus, but on the fact that you’re with a mafia of women,” she replied with irony. “She’s jealous?” he asked, smiling discreetly. “Supposedly. She didn’t eat much today and stayed locked in her room. I’m not sure if you’ll find a wife when you return, so remember that you have a wife and child now.” “What the hell is she doing?” he growled, ending the call.Molly had fallen asleep easily, overcome by bore
**Chapter 33: After a Day Away**Molly watched him change clothes quickly. His attire was casual: a dress shirt, black slim-fit pants, and impeccably clean black dress shoes. "Are you going out?" she asked as he put on a wristwatch. "I’m not sure yet, but I have some problems to solve now," he replied quickly. Approaching her, he kissed her on the cheek and held Brady in his arms for a moment, inhaling the delicate scent of his hair in a gentle embrace. Then, he handed him back to Molly and left. When he arrived at the office, Mustafá was waiting, standing with an air of impartiality. "So?" "Matheus destroyed half of the hideout." When he said this, Braston's expression hardened. "He was willing to kill you. Your office was wrecked, he killed twenty men, planted three bombs, and supposedly placed a mole." "Could that mole be Lisaura?" Braston asked calmly, letting out a heavy sigh as he sat down. "No, she wouldn’t do that," Mustafá concluded without hesitation. "How ca