BRUNO JOE'S POV,"I think I like that aunty, daddy." Isabella's words pierced through my thoughts as soon as Lisa got out,"Really?" I asked with a small smile on my face, walking back to her bedside,"Yes Daddy," She replied, reaffirming her words with a nod, "have you known her for long?" She asked in her shrill voice,"Well... yes..." I replied, my brows curved downwards, "she's an old friend," I added casually, in an attempt to make her not read any meaning to my words,She raised her eyes partly in thought and as I stared at her, I knew a question was going to emerge from that, Just like I had expected, she opened her mouth to speak, which made me smile knowingly,"Can she be my mommy?" She questioned, and from her tone, I knew she meant it, Even though I was expecting a question from her, I never thought she'd ask that, The thought of that made me chuckle, why did she stare at me in anticipation, which was visible on her face,"No Bella, she can't be your mommy," I responded,
LINDA OSCAR'S POV,Driven by my quest, I got ready the next day, since I had been able to get a foothold in the lives of Bruno and his daughter I was going to explore as much as I could, As I prepared to leave the house that day, my phone rang, upon seeing the caller ID, my lips curved into a conceited smile,"I told you, boss, it's only a matter of time," I told him, who I knew had called to Inquired about the mission,After a few seconds of silence, his voice came, "Tell me about it." He said, flat and skeptical, he seemed not to have delighted in what I had just told him, just as I had expected, Since he had told me Bruno was not an easy catch, I knew he would find it difficult to believe that I had made some progress only a few days after he sent me on the mission, but that exactly was the motivation I needed to go all in for it, "I've been able to penetrate his stony heart, and I can assure you that he's beginning to like me," I replied, my tone oozing the confidence in my hea
BRUNO JOE'S POV,Since Linda had insisted on knowing where I lived, we got to the apartment that evening after Bella was discharged,I had realized that she was a nice lady to be with and since Bella seemed to be fond of her, I felt it wasn't a bad idea to get to know more about her,"We're here," I said warmly to her as I unlocked the doors, the warmth and love she had showered on Bella all through the day had crumbled almost all my defenses against her, "Wow!" She marveled, taking in the decors, "So, you know where we live now, maybe you should go back and get some rest," I said calmly, making her turn towards me,She shook her head repeatedly in response as she stared at me, which made my brows crest, "how do you mean?" I asked as my eyes darted front and back struggling to make sense of her reactions,"I'll be spending the night with Bella, I want to make sure she's completely fine before I leave," She responded, leaning down towards Bella,Upon hearing her words, Bella's head j
MONALISA PARKER'S POV,My chores were carried out with ease as I looked forward to meeting with Bruno that morning, even though I had constantly called myself to caution about why I was in such a hurry to get to Bruno's place, I couldn't find any other excuse valuable enough than Bella,My encounters with her had always left me thinking if Antonio's life would had been any different than the way he was if Bruno were to be present in his early life,And as I made breakfast for myself that early morning, since Antonio had gone back to school, I had subconsciously added an extra with the intention of packing some for Bruno and his daughter Bella, but as soon as I got ready to leave, I was hit with a sudden realization,"Wait Lisa! What are you doing?" I questioned myself, making my brows to crest as I dwelled on what I had just done,"You can't be serious girl!" I muttered with gritted teeth, my breath growing rag as a renewed sense of pain coursed through me,Instantly, I abandoned th
Chapter 53 - True Love Prevails. ANTONIO'S POV,Since Sylvia had wanted to know if my mother had changed her mind concerning her, I decided to give it a trial, as we settle in the couch that evening, I called my mom, and almost immediately, she received it,"Hey son!" She answered the call, and from the sound of her voice I could tell she wasn't okay, which made my heart skip a beat,"Mom!" I called, my voice ringing with concern about why she was sounding that way, "Are you okay?" I asked, waiting for her response in anticipation,"Yes son, I'm just a bit tired, I was just about to get some rest when your call," she responded, better than she had sounded earlier,"Oh! Okay." I replied, my mind occupied with thoughts of how to present my words to my mom,The last time I had asked her about it, she didn't want to hear of it, and as I sat there pondering on my thoughts, her words came, interrupting my chains of thought,"How're you coping with studies and everything?" She asked,"Fine
Chapter 54 - Another Mission.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,Later that evening, I hastened to Don Pablo's mansion, to report to him about the preparation thus far, as I was about entering his mansion, I saw a lady walking towards his gate, making me slow down on my track, From the way she walked, I knew she was new in the mansion, but as the distance between us wore thin, I was certain I had seen her somewhere before, we exchanged glances and she walked past me without saying a word,The sight of her drove me into thought, and as I continued my walk to Don's mansion, I tried to figure out where I had met her, but just as I was about entering the foyer, I was hit with a sudden realization, I knew instantly that she was the same lady I had seen at Bruno's place the other day, My head snapped and my eyes popped open from shock, "what was Linda doing in Don's mansion?" My inner voice came searching for answers, and as I dwelled on it I felt like I was drowning in a pool of confusion, I couldn'
Chapter 55 - Who Is The Boss?DON PABLO'S POV,"Since you all are here, let's begin." I said, taking my attention off Monalisa whose eyes had not stop glinting from anger, as they all settled in their seats.I glanced at Bruno and I saw the worry etched on his face as he waited for me to begin, I needed no one to tell me that he had noticed the look on Monalisa's face,Even though I seemed not to be paying attention to the look on his face, I was particularly concerned about his reactions, since I knew he wouldn't easily agree to do it, but there was no way I was going to let Bruno go, not after when I had successfully brought him back to Bogota."The purpose of this meeting is to let you know about the latest development," I continued, holding everyone's attention at a standstill, Upon hearing my words, I saw Bruno's brows crest into tight nuts, but I was ready to ride the bull by the horns,"I've been informed of a juicy deal which caught my attention, it is on this note that I had
Chapter 56 - I Love You.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,As I sat there searing in fury, Don Pablo's gaze fell on me, his features tightened as he tilted his head, a silent message for me to go after Bruno, His threat had left me brooding over my anger and although I was at the verge of breaking, I knew I had no choice than to do his biddings, I turned towards the door, my strides long and heavy, with just one intent in mind, even though I didn't know how I was going to do it, Immediately I stepped out of the door, I drew a quick breath as I stilled myself for the course, Bruno strides were long and heavy with the determination that coursed through him, he was far from me, but he wasn't far from being reach, and I knew I had to get him back, Before I could think of any other thing, I was running after him,"Bruno!""Bruno!!" I called out to him, when I as close enough, but he paid me no heed, he matched on, heading towards the gate,"Bruno wait! Please wait!!" I pleaded with him, panting f
Chapter 120 - The End.MONALISA PARKER'S POV,ONE YEAR LATER"Sylvia!" I called as I walked out of the kitchen that morning,"Sylvia, you have to hurry up, the bride shouldn't be late for her wedding," I yelled towards the passageway in an urgent tone."Yes mother, I'd soon be ready," I heard her answer faintly. As I ascended the stairs, Isabella burst out from her room,"Mother, Raymond wouldn't let me get ready," she said, her words urgent as she stared at me,"What's wrong with him?" I asked, confused about what she meant by that,"He's been playing with my shoes and refused to let me have them," She answered, while I chuckled lightly,"Okay, let's go," I said gesturing with my hands, as I followed her to her room. As soon as I got into her room, I saw Raymond seated on her bed holding onto Isabella's shoe,"Raymond," I called him playfully, while he chuckled loudly,I went over to the bed and carried him, throwing him up in a playful manner, while he chuckled,"Okay, let's go mee
Chapter 119 - Free Men.BRUNO JOE'S POV,A snort escaped my nostrils as Pascal's words settled in my heart, "There's no need for that, Pascal. Let's not stain our hands with his blood. The police are here already," I replied, and instantly, a faint sound of sirens was heard from a distance. With each passing second, the sound drew close until it filled the air with his cry of alarm,After about five seconds, they stormed in, while the boys handed Don Pablo to the police who quickly handcuffed him,"You sons of bastards should wait for my return!" Don Pablo yelled as they handed him over to the police, "Do you know who I am?" His voice cracking as he yelled at the top of his voice, and at that moment they began to lead him out,"You can't just treat me like this. Wait for me, I'm coming for you. I'll deal with all of you," Don Pablo kept yelling as they lead him out if the hall,"Thanks for your cooperation," The police commander greeted with a handshake, while I responded to his ge
Chapter 118 - Bruno, I Warned You.BRUNO JOE'S POV,"Come on Bruno, that's not true. Don't be like that," Don Pablo responded, his tone dripping with persuasion, a far cry from the determination that had initially laced his words,But his words had only fueled my resolved, the fact that he refused to accept his evil, further infuriated me,"Don't be like what huh?" I answered, "Don Pablo, this is your end," I added and in that instant, pointed my gun at him,His hands moved like a flash to the alarm bell pressed on it, instantly the bell went off. I knew what it was, he had just summoned his men, but I didn't relent at all.Don Pablo chuckled, the sound of which rang with the satisfaction in his heart,"Bruno!" He called his tone dripping with pleasure,"I hope you can hear the bell?" He asked, his words wrapped with chuckle, "I'm sure you kow what it is, because you've heard it before," he said, chuckling as his words dripped with pleasure,"Bruno, please," Martina pleaded, her voic
Chapter 117 - Your End Has Come!MARTINA'S POV,I rushed into Don Pablo's hall of meeting that day after I had gotten the news about Bruno being locked up at Winfolds' mansion, my heart banging hard against my ribcage for the fear of what might happen to Bruno,"What have you done to Bruno?" I slammed my questions at Don Pablo, as I stepped into the hall. My anger and determination propelling me forward, even as I took long, determined steps towards Don's sanctuary.Don Pablo's head jerked up upon hearing my words, and as I devoured the distance between us, I could see the crease on his forehead. He clearly wasn't expecting my coming, "Have I not done everything you wanted? I've always kept to the end of the bargain," I spat, my words heavy with a simmering wrath.As soon as I got to the front, I saw a lady seated at the left row, her brows furrowing in confusion as she saw me, but I had come for a purpose and since I had started, I couldn't hold back anymore. Almost immediately, I
Chapter 116 - Win-Folds!BOBBY WINFOLDS' POV,Right there I realized, there was no way Sylvia must have known about the secret passage if not for my father and then my anger boiled over,"That old fool!" I spat, my words laced with venom,"Go and get that old fool and his whore of a wife," I said my words dripping with malice as I stared into space,"Yes Boss," Mark answered and immediately bhe left with the some of the guards. After about two minutes, they came back,"What have you done father?" I glared at my father who was staring at me with his jaw clenched, but he didn't say anything, even a s he stared at me in a matching intensity,"Have you suddenly lost your tongue? What did you do?" I asked, my words heavy with a mix of anger and hatred,But his silence had only served to further infuriate me."Good, since you don't want to say anything, I'm going to make you speak," I said, my heart pounding hard against my chest in a simmering rage,"Guards!" I called,"Yes Boss," They ans
Chapter 115 - Nowhere To Be Found.BOBBY WINFOLDS' POV,My brows scrunched up to the sunlight that kissed my face that morning, gradually I awoke. It was the day of my triumph, the begining of the new order.Slowly, I snapped off my grogginess and my heart swelled with contentment at the thought of the great mile I had reached.A broad smile parted my lips as I got out of the bed and stretched my limbs, preparing myself for what lay ahead of me.Since I had ordered for their execution to be extended to this morning I was ready to send them to hell myself.With that determination, I got out of the room and saw my loyal bodyguard Mark standing at the door,"Good morning, Boss!" Mark greeted and he fell in line with me, while we walked together towards the dungeon,"How's the preparation going?" I asked him, my voice rich with contentment, "Everything is ready Boss. The spot and weapons have been prepared according to your order," He answered, causing a throaty guttural chuckle to escap
Chapter 114 - Way To The Tunnel.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,Instantly, I said to her, "let's go," My Nanny nodded her head fervently, but no sooner had I taken two steps than I remembered that I still had one more challenge to take care of,I turned sharply towards her, my eyes glistening at the thought that had taken hold of my heart,"What is it?" My Nanny asked, her eyes searching mine for the answers herself,"There's a problem Nanny," I said, my voice trembling at the thought of the barrier before me, Nanny's brows furrowed upon hearing my words, her confusion deeply etched on her face,"What more problems could there be when you've almost scaled over this?" She asked, her words tinged with a hint of surprise,"The dungeon guards," I answered firmly, my eyes glistening with the fear that had settled in my heart, "we forgot to take care of them," I added, my words laced with sadness even as my heart heaved hard agsinst my chest.My Nanny smiled, her warm smile gradually expelling my w
Chapter 113 - I'm Not A Murderer.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,"What should I do?" I asked my Nanny, my heart heaving hard against my chest as a great sense of panic washed over me,Inasmuch as I didn't want to think about it, I couldn't deny the truth before my eyes. The key had been changed by my brother Bobby, which left me with just one solution out of it,"Sylvia, maybe you should just let it go," My Nanny said calmly, her words tinged with a hint of discouragement.But her words had only served to fuel my resolve, I had begun already, and I wasn't going to stop halfway. I knew what was at stake - my life, but I was going to face it head on."Nanny, I have to do it," I said, my eyes glistening with determination as my fists clean end beside me,Her eyes popped open in a mix of fear and shock and her mouth opened slightly, but she didn't say a word.After a few seconds, she was able to regain her voice, "Sylvia, you're risking your life for them," She said, her voice tinged with urgency
Chapter 112 - Please Be Careful.SYLVIA WINFOLDS' POV,"What is it father?" I asked, my words firm with the determination that coursed through me, my eyes glinting in a fierce intensity as I waited for my father's words,"Whatever you have to do, you want to do it this night," he said, while i nodded my head fervently in response.Of course I had to do it that night. That was why I had rushed down to meet my father for help. Since Bobby had given the instructions for them to be executed later that night, I knew I could afford no further delay."I know father, otherwise my effort will be a waste, because by dawn tomorrow, they wilp be no more," I said, while my father's fist clenched tightly."There's a backdoor indeed from the same path that leads to the dungeon, follow the path until you get to the end of it. It's a camouflage of the wall, at the seventh tile from the right, the fourth roll from the top lies the keyhole," he said while I listened carefully, nodding my head in respons