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Chapter 14

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Eugene asked aloud what he had already suspected. Mateo Martino smiled silently.

"We've looked into you a bit. You're the kind of talent that large law firms would welcome with open arms. But from now on, there won't be a position for you at any law firm."

He meant they would ensure Eugene couldn't enter any law firm. There might be firms where the mafia's influence didn't reach. But Eugene couldn't be so optimistic. How many people could easily say "No" when facing a gun?

At that moment, Eugene completely abandoned his attachment to New York and a successful life there. It was painfully regrettable, but that was fine. America was a large country with plenty of major cities where one could enjoy success. For example, Miami, where his parents had moved... He would have to take the bar exam again when changing states, but considering his future life, it was a sacrifice he'd have to make.

Yes, Miami would be fine too. Eugene recalled the weather and scenery of Miami when he had visited h
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    Creeak. The bed let out a soft cry as Valentine placed his knee on the edge and climbed up. He boldly moved over Eugene, who was half-lying down. Eugene, trying to avoid the approaching face, ended up lying flat on the bed. Valentine placed his hands on either side of Eugene's head and curled up the corners of his mouth."How did you get in? This is breaking and entering.""I heard you signed the contract?""News travels fast, I see."Eugene sassed the killer without fear. It occurred to him that this might endanger his life, but he had just been forced to sign a contract after being threatened with a funeral director's business card. It was impossible to speak pleasantly to the person responsible for his predicament. But Valentine, showing no sign of offense, asked:"May I kiss you?""...How did the conversation suddenly turn to that?"Eugene, who had been imagining punching Valentine, wore a baffled expression."I asked if I could kiss you."The blonde beauty asking again somehow l

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 16

    Doni, a strip club enthusiast, asked while swinging his feet. He asked every single day despite always being rejected. When Eugene silently shook his head, Doni started rambling about the strip club he planned to visit tonight. It was mostly about the strippers—who had perfect breasts, who had killer buttocks, and whose recent breast surgery was really terrible. Thanks to Doni, who talked about strip clubs and strippers at every opportunity, Eugene knew everything about the nearby strip clubs and their strippers despite never having visited one.Big Mouth. That was Doni's nickname. True to his nickname, he was an incredible chatterbox. In this world, talking too much unnecessarily was practically inviting death, but he had the skill to know what to say even while chattering. His chatter was exhausting, but thanks to him, Eugene had learned a lot about this place.Doni had another nickname: Brain. Those who knew him usually called him by that nickname. When Eugene first heard the nickn

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 17

    The place they arrived at in Leo's car was the Italian restaurant in Brooklyn where Eugene had first met Ricardo Luciano. Both Ricardo Luciano and Valentine seemed to be regulars here, dining at least once every two or three days. Of course, Eugene, who was constantly dragged around by Valentine, was becoming a regular as well."Oh! Angel!" Don Luciano exclaimed joyfully, raising both hands as they entered the restaurant. Valentine bowed at the waist to receive kisses on both cheeks and returned the gesture. After greeting his grandson, Don Luciano immediately extended his hand toward Eugene. Having experienced this several times before, Eugene comfortably gave affectionate kisses to both cheeks of the mafia boss.Today, Don Luciano was accompanied by another elderly Italian man instead of his usual companion, lawyer Martino."It's been a while, Valentine," said the elderly man in an elegant and expensive suit with neatly combed-back gray hair, extending his hand toward Valentine. The

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 18

    "So that's how it is," Don Colvino said to Don Luciano. Luciano, the chairman of the mafia council with authority to issue orders to the candy shop, nodded."Then I'll leave the handling to you," Don Colvino said to Valentine. Valentine's eyes, which had been busy molesting Eugene under the table by pressing his foot or fondling his thigh, flashed subtly upon hearing those words. Eugene swallowed dryly after seeing that fleeting glint. Whenever he saw that look, he was reminded anew: this man is a ruthless contract killer."The method?" Valentine asked."It would be best to make an example of him to tighten up the lax discipline," Don Colvino replied.In other words, execute him as an example and leave the body for others to see."Then I'll send Brain," Valentine designated Doni, also known as Brain, as the executioner. The two bosses nodded, and the matter was settled.As soon as that conversation ended, the two bosses moved on to other topics. Mario also immediately joined in, havin

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 19

    Hey.It was the greeting Valentine always gave to Eugene. In the morning when they met at work, or whenever they met again after being apart for even a short while, he would always whisper softly near Eugene's ear. Hey.It wasn't a particularly polite way to greet or address someone. But that short greeting Valentine gave to Eugene, how should one describe it... The gentle voice that seeped into his ears seemed to quietly stir his chest and spread throughout his body, creating a unique resonance. Especially in that short address, there was a strong sense of familiarity that confused Eugene."You're going to be my consigliere. No boss treats his consigliere carelessly. I thought I was always respecting you?"After saying that much, Valentine asked:"Tell me. Have I ever treated you without courtesy?"Eugene was momentarily at a loss for words. Or rather, he had so much to say that he couldn't speak.Was it respectful and courteous to threaten him with a gun and make him perform oral se

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 20

    The next morning.Eugene arrived at the candy store in Leo's car and stood at the entrance for a moment, catching his breath. After what happened yesterday, facing Claudio was a big burden. But he couldn't avoid it.Eugene took a deep breath and pushed the door. A clear bell sound rang.Stepping into the store, Eugene hesitated momentarily. There was an unfamiliar man inside. He appeared to be an Italian man in his late twenties. He glanced at Eugene and Leo before turning toward the counter. Jo was standing at the counter, perhaps having come out after checking the security camera to confirm a customer had arrived.They couldn't open the hidden back room door while a customer was watching. Eugene stood next to the colorful candy display, pretending to be a customer while glancing at the counter. The item the man placed on the counter for payment was a single small candy.After confirming the customer had left, Eugene opened the back room door and went inside."Yo."Doni gave a short

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 21

    "Claudio?"When Eugene spoke, Doni nodded exaggeratedly."Yes. But he was only 5 years old then. Plus, he witnessed his parents' deaths, so the shock must have been tremendous. When they asked if he had seen the killers, he didn't say a word. Everyone thought the poor kid had lost his memory due to trauma."Eugene imagined Valentine at 5 years old. At that age, he must have been so cute and lovable that one couldn't help but hug him."But you know what? That kid, who never once mentioned his parents' killers, exactly 11 years later, when he turned 16, did something incredible. It was truly amazing."Doni let out several exclamations with his gaze fixed on empty space, as if recalling that day. By this point, Eugene was itching to hear the rest of the story but quietly waited, pretending not to be interested. Instead, it was Jo who urged him to continue."Hey, stop dragging it out and get on with it."When Jo pressed him, Doni finally nodded and began to speak."I forgot to mention ear

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  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 22

    A definition of proposals and threats quite different from ordinary people's common sense.He thought it was utterly absurd. But after hearing Doni's words earlier, it seemed that was the norm among Italian Mafia. Still completely incomprehensible and impossible to understand, but apparently that's how it is for them.Eugene recalled Valentine's tense face from last night and the cold, ominous face he saw today. According to Doni, Valentine was feeling down today. Was he shocked by Eugene's statement that he had never enjoyed or wanted a kiss with him?Having thought that far, Eugene inwardly shook his head. If he were the type to be shocked by such things, he wouldn't have pointed a gun and ordered Eugene to suck his thing in their first encounter. An unbelievably shameless killer wouldn't be shocked by that.Even if he was shocked, it wasn't Eugene's concern. Whatever strange sense of morality the Mafia had, what Valentine had done was far beyond anything acceptable."Hey."At Doni'

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    Leo scratched his forehead, seemingly embarrassed by his own flimsy excuse."I'll tell the Belmontes you're on a business trip."Valentine said nonchalantly, then leaned back into the car seat. His face made it clear he had no intention of listening to any more protests."We're going to Miami on a private jet?"Jerry, who had been keeping quiet, cautiously asked Leo. When Leo nodded, Jerry raised his eyebrows as if he'd hit the jackpot.An uncomfortable silence fell over the car. Valentine had always been that kind of man, but it couldn't feel good to be dragged around like this in such a situation. Eugene didn't feel like protesting further to a man who would do as he pleased anyway, regardless of objections.How long had he been staring out the car window? Something touched his forearm resting on his leg.Looking down, he saw white fingers creeping onto his forearm. They carefully slid down his arm, across the back of his hand, and slipped between Eugene's fingers. When left undistu

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 141

    "Don Datero came to see you, didn't he? After yesterday, Eugene brother must have become the most famous person in New York. If Don Datero came all the way here to talk with you personally, that says it all, doesn't it?"Jerry chattered with an excited expression."Of course it's natural. Not only did you expose the FBI and Don Colvino's conspiracy by faking your death, but you also instantly—BANG!—took out Don Colvino while he was threatening Don Luciano with a gun to his head. This is practically like saving all of New York!""..."Hearing the heavily embellished heroic tale that Jerry had been spouting while drunk yesterday now coming out in broad daylight, Eugene felt like he wanted to clamp Jerry's mouth shut."If it weren't for our Eugene brother, wouldn't the council and all of New York have been destroyed by those FBI bastards? Right, brother?"Jerry sought agreement from Angelo Casani, who was approaching."That's right."Angelo Casani readily agreed with Jerry and went furth

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 140

    They spoke simultaneously and then fell silent at the same time."...My mouth was dry from drinking too much, so I ate some candy."Eugene calmly said, picking up the candy wrappers and putting them on the nightstand."I see."Jerry nodded, adjusting the tray to a comfortable position for Eugene with an awkward expression. Eugene straightened his posture and removed the sheet. Two more candy wrappers were revealed, scattered on the bed."...Those too?"Jerry asked. Eugene silently collected the plastic wrappers and placed them on the nightstand.The freshly made frittata stimulated his appetite. Eugene moistened his throat with water, drained half a cup of strong coffee, and immediately picked up his fork. Jerry, perched on the edge of the bed watching Eugene eat, kept glancing at the candy wrappers on the nightstand. The twitching at the corner of his mouth suggested he had something he wanted to say."Could you get me another cup of coffee?"After finishing the remaining coffee and

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 139

    "Jerry."Before Eugene could offer any comfort or greeting, Jerry's shoulders began to shake."I thought... you... were... dead..."Jerry sobbed, uttering each word separately, and as it became difficult to stand on one leg, he slowly slid downward while still embracing Eugene. Despite trying to keep Jerry upright, it was beyond Eugene's strength to support the large young man. Eventually, Jerry, just like on the first day he came to the Belmonte residence, wrapped his arms around Eugene's calves and shed tears. Tony Rico, who had initially watched with a mocking gaze, finally had to forcibly drag Jerry away, ending the emotional reunion."...I need to clean up."As the welcome was winding down, Eugene spoke while examining his disheveled appearance. Jerry, who had been sitting sprawled on the floor, sniffled and wobbled to his feet, tucking his crutch under his armpit. Perhaps because he was severely injured during the attack, or maybe because something had happened between them afte

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 138

    "I'm sorry."The elderly man holding the gun to Don Luciano's temple, Don Colvino, apologized to the Chirico brothers with a melancholy expression."Everyone would be wise not to move."Don Colvino warned, pressing the gun muzzle harder against Don Luciano's temple. Leo, who had been aiming his gun at Don Colvino from right beside him, stepped back with a troubled expression."Unbelievable."Giovanni Belmonte was the first to mutter in a cold tone. Mateo and Alberto, who had been friends with Santino Colvino for decades, stood frozen with their eyes wide open in shock."Oh, Santino. My friend."Don Luciano sighed with a face immersed in sadness. Don Colvino's face contorted as if about to cry."I'm sorry, Ricardo. But I had no choice. Melania, my only granddaughter, was arrested on drug possession charges. Ricardo, you know Melania. She's a good girl who got into college on a scholarship. She just made a momentary mistake, falling for a friend's deception.""You could have told me.""

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 137

    Just before reaching the yacht, Eugene looked at Valentine, who stood tall beside him. His golden hair, fluttering in the sea breeze, sparkled like gold dust under the strong sunlight. From the moment they boarded the yacht, Valentine and Eugene would return to being Luciano and Belmonte. It was uncertain how their relationship would unfold afterward. They hadn't discussed this point at all. But somehow, Eugene wasn't worried. He had a vague feeling that everything would work out. It wasn't forced optimism. It was simply a groundless belief that Valentine would resolve things on his own.Finally, they reached the yacht. Leo went first, pushing the wheelchair across the gangplank. Valentine followed behind."My God, Ricky! Valentine!"Mateo exclaimed, hugging Don Luciano and Valentine in turn and showering them with kisses. Alberto was no exception.Eugene walked toward Giovanni Belmonte, who stood tall. Giovanni Belmonte waited until Eugene reached him, then extended both arms to embr

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 136

    "Now, now. Since this meeting is primarily to mediate the war between Luciano and Belmonte, let's focus on resolving that first. Don't forget, with the FBI involved, we need to wrap this up quickly."Don Colvino, who had been quiet until now, stepped in to urge reconciliation. But the atmosphere for reconciliation had already been broken."We can reconcile whenever we want. Right now, it seems we need to discuss something more important first."Don Datero, who had been sitting silently with an expressionless face, spoke up. Luca Datero, a young boss only in his thirties, typically kept a low profile at such gatherings out of respect for the other more senior bosses."I believe we need to first address the evidence against Don Luciano that the prosecutor has allegedly secured. If that evidence is real, it means one of our high-ranking Cosa Nostra officials is an FBI rat. This is no time to be talking about wars or reconciliation while we're carrying such a dangerous bomb inside our ran

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 135

    The New York Council was convened again after just a few months.This council was called at the request of Don Pepe Cariello, boss of the Bonino Family, with the primary purpose of mediating the war between Luciano and Belmonte. Not only the warring parties Luciano and Belmonte, but also Colvino and Confezzioni, who had joined the conflict between the two families, immediately agreed to the council meeting. The reason was simple: Don Luciano's detention.Thanks to the council chairman facing imminent indictment, the council date was quickly established. Don Cariello, responsible for organizing this council, informed each family of the date, time, and location. Nobody raised any objections.The notified council location was an upscale residential area in Belport, Long Island. Luxury cars departing in succession from New York made their way to the driveway of the beach house. Men from the Bonino Family greeted visitors respectfully. The Bonino Family, typically considered the lowest ran

  • I'm In Love With A Criminal   Chapter 134

    "Pizza?"Valentine asked out of nowhere.Eugene was about to snap, "You're thinking about pizza in this situation?" but simply shrugged instead. While it was absurd that Valentine was only thinking about dinner menu without any worries or concerns, it was also just like him. And as always, watching him be so carefree and confident somehow inspired a groundless belief that everything would work out."Let's go with pizza."When Eugene nodded, Leo turned the wheel with a cheerful face, saying he knew a place with killer pizza.* * *"How long does it take to confirm one identity? What? That's your problem. Stop making excuses and make sure you confirm it and give me results today. Otherwise, I'll visit your home tonight, drag your sleeping body out of bed, and roast you alive!"BANG!Tony Rico slammed down the receiver so hard it nearly broke, then continued fuming, unable to contain his anger."Still nothing?" Fredo asked in a flat tone as he drank his coffee. Tony flopped down in the

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